Archive for February, 2007Page 4

Women’s Hockey Clinches Tie For MIAC Title With 10-0 Win Over Saint Benedict

The Gustavus Adolphus women's hockey team staked their claim to at least a share of the league title Friday night with an emphatic 10-0 victory Saint Benedict in St. Cloud. Eight Gusties scored goals, including two apiece from Mari Gunderson and Christine Wicker. Gustavus, which locked up the top seed in the upcoming MIAC Playoffs will host the Blazers at 2 p.m. Saturday to conclude the series.

Women’s Swimming and Diving Remains in First, Men Are In Second After Second Day of MIAC Championships

The Gustavus women's swimming team turned in another strong performance and remained in first place after the second day of the MIAC Championships. The Gustie men are in second place just 44 points behind St. Olaf. The championships, which are taking place at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center, will conclude with prelims and finals on Saturday.

Gymnastics Tops UW-Eau Claire 179.150-176.450

The Gustavus Adolphus gymnastics team posted the top individual score of three of four apparatus en route to a 179.150-176.450 dual victory at UW-Eau Claire Friday night. Laura Hansen won the uneven bars (9.125), Emily Pickford and Nicole Gergen tied for the win on the balance beam (9.050), and Christine Askham won the floor exercise (9.525).

Men’s and Women’s Swimming Teams Holding Down Top Spots After First Day of MIAC Championships

The Gustavus men's and women's swimming and diving teams are both in first place after the first day of the MIAC Championships which are being held at the University of Minnesota Aquatic Center. The men's team claimed three event titles, while the women posted two. The meet will continue on Friday before wrapping up on Saturday.

Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Set To Compete at MIAC Championships

The Gustavus women's swimming and diving team take part in the MIAC Championship this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

Men’s Swimming and Diving Team Begins Defense of MIAC Championship

The Gustavus men's swimming and diving team will attempt to claim its sixth consecutive MIAC Championship this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the University of Minnesota Aquatics Center in Minneapolis, Minn.

Women’s Basketball Defeats St. Olaf 58-44 For Third Consecutive Win

The Gustavus women's basketball team outscored St. Olaf 34-22 in the second half for a 58-44 victory Wednesday night on Gus Young Court. Jess Vadnais recorded 22 points in her 36 minutes of play to lead Gustavus. The Gusties improve their record to 21-3 overall and 18-3 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, while St. Olaf falls to 6-18 on the season and 6-15 in the conference.

Men’s Basketball Drops 58-52 Decision to St. Olaf

The Gustavus Adolphus men's basketball team fell to 13-11 overall and 11-8 in the MIAC with a 58-52 loss to St. Olaf in its regular-season home finale Wednesday at Gus Young Court. The Gusties led 30-21 at halftime but were outshot 51.9% to 33.3% and outrebounded 22-13 by the Oles in the second half. Gustavus' Trevor Wittwer led all players with 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting.

Trevor Wittwer, Bri Monahan Named Academic All-District V by CoSIDA

Gustavus Adolphus men's basketball player Trevor Wittwer and women's basketball player Bri Monahan were among four MIAC student-athletes named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District V Team as recently selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Wittwer was named to the second team, while Monahan was a third team selection.

Men’s Tennis Records Dual Victories Over Hamline, Concordia, and UW-Eau Claire

The Gustavus Adolphus men's tennis team improved their overall record to 3-3 after posting 9-0 wins over Hamline, Concordia-Moorhead, and UW-Eau Claire Saturday. John Kauss was a double-winner against both Hamline and UW-Eau Claire. The Gusties will host South Dakota State, Minnesota State Mankato, and Duquesne University this Saturday (Feb. 17), while also facing Macalester in a MIAC dual.