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Adam Miron Named to D3football.com Team of the Week
Gustavus Adolphus College senior linebacker Adam Miron (Princeton, Minn. / Princeton) has been named to the D3football.com Team of the Week for the week ending Nov. 12, 2006. Miron amassed a game-high eight tackles (five solo), a sack, an interception and recovered a fumble in Gustavus' 14-10 season-ending win over Carleton.
Men’s Basketball Opens at Luther Saturday; Hosts Buena Vista Tuesday
The Gustavus Adolphus men's basketball team opens the 2006-07 season Saturday afternoon when it faces Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The Gusties open the home portion of the schedule next Tuesday evening, Nov. 21 when they host Buena Vista University of Storm Lake, Iowa. Both games are non-conference tilts.
Women’s Hockey Defeats UW-Superior 6-2 in Home Opener
The Gustavus women's hockey team skated to a 6-2 victory over UW-Superior Tuesday night at Don Roberts Ice Rink. First-year Melissa Mackley (Fy., Burnsville, Minn.) led the Gusties with one goal and one assist. Gustavus improves to 1-1-0 on the season while UW-Superior suffers its first loss and falls to 6-1-0.
Carrie Gundersen Named MIAC Swimmer of the Week
Gustavus women's swimmer Carrie Gundersen has been named MIAC Swimmer of the Week for her efforts in dual meets against St. Olaf and St. Thomas last weekend. Gundersen broke the school record in the 1,000-yard freestyle by over 20 seconds on Friday against St. Olaf.
Larson, Quealy Named All-MIAC in Women’s Soccer; Three Others Named Honorable Mention
A pair of Gustavus Adolphus women's soccer players have been named to the All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women's soccer team for the 2006 season. Forward Amy Larson and defender Shannon Quealy, both seniors, were named to the first team, while senior midfielder Alison Rethwisch, junior forward Jenna Iaizzo and first-year defender Rachel Iblings received honorable mention.
Men’s Soccer Falls to Wartburg 1-0 in Second Round of NCAA Tournament
The Gustavus men's saw its season come to a close with a heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Wartburg in St. Peter on Saturday afternoon. The winning goal was an own goal scored in the 80th minute of play. Gustavus completed its season with a mark of 18-3-1.
Men’s and Women’s Swimming Teams Claim Dual Meet Wins Over St. Thomas
The Gustavus men's and women's swimming teams both won dual meets against St. Thomas on Saturday afternoon at the Gustavus natatorium. The men's team defeated the Tommies 158-118, while the women's team claimed a 164-132 victory.
Men’s Cross Country Finishes Strong With 8th Place Finish at NCAA Central Region Meet
he Gustavus men's cross country team turned in one of its finest performances of the season with an eighth place finish out of 23 teams at the NCAA Central Region Meet held at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. The Gusties were led by Dan Foley who finished 38th in a time of 26:52.05.
Men’s Soccer Defeats Loras 1-0 in NCAA First Round Match, Will Face Wartburg in Second Round on Sunday
The Gustavus men's soccer team defeated Loras 1-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament and the team will now face Wartburg College in a second round match on Sunday at 1:00 pm at Gustavus. The Knights defeated North Park 2-1 in a match that was played after the Gusties defeated the Duhawks on Saturday. Alex Groth scored the game-winning goal for Gustavus in 19th minute.
Football Edges Carleton 14-10 in Season Finale
Two first-half touchdowns proved to be enough Saturday as the Gustavus Adolphus football team edged Carleton 14-10 in the team's season finale in Northfield. The Gustavus defense amassed five takeaways (four interceptions, one fumble) and Jordan Stolp threw a pair of touchdowns for the Gusties. Gustavus (6-4 overall, 4-4 MIAC) closed the year on a four-game winning streak.