Archive for April, 2007Page 4
Softball Extends Win Streak To 18, Sweeps Saint Mary’s 2-0, 3-2
The Gustavus softball team swept Saint Mary's by scores of 2-0 and 3-2 on Thursday afternoon in St. Peter to extend its winning streak to 16 games. The Gusties are now 22-2 overall and 12-0 in the MIAC. Leading the way for the Gusties was senior pitcher Joyce DeWitz who pitched two complete games and allowed just nine hits while striking out 13. Julie Mahre and Emily Klien sparked the Gustie offensive attack as each player had three hits in the doubleheader.
Lisa Brown Named MIAC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week
Gustavus Adolphus College sophomore thrower Lisa Brown (Lake Crystal, Minn./Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial) has been named MIAC Women's Field Athlete of the Week for the Week ending April 15, 2007. Brown automatically qualified for the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the javelin throw with a facility-record throw of 146 feet, 1 inch at the Lee Krough Invitational Saturday.
Andy Klaers Named Men’s Field Athlete of the Week
Gustavus Adolphus College senior thrower Andy Klaers (Loretto, Minn./Delano) has been named MIAC Men's Field Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 15, 2007. Klaers provisionally qualified for the NCAA Division III Track and Field Championships with a winning throw of 160-6 at the Lee Krough Invitational held Saturday in St. Peter.
Men’s Golf Finishes Second At Bobby Krig Invitational
The Gustavus men's golf team fired a tournament best score of 297 on the second day of the Bobby Krig Invititational and finished second with a 36-hole total of 312-297--609. Saint John's won the team title with a total of 298-303--601. Individually, Nick Profancik of Maryville University claimed medalist honors with a total of 77-70-147. Erik Tone of Gustavus (77-72--149) and Peter Vogel (74-75--149) tied for second place.
Softball Sweeps Hamline 4-0, 6-0 And Extends Win Streak To 14 Games
The Gustavus softball team swept Hamline by the scores of 4-0 and 6-0 on Tuesday afternoon in St. Peter and extended its winning streak to 14 games. The Gusties improved to 18-2 overall and 10-0 in the MIAC. Joyce DeWitz pitched two complete games on the mound for Gustavus scattering seven hits and striking out 14, while not allowing a run. Erin Ge led the offensive attack with four hits in five at-bats and two RBI in the doubleheader.
First Round Results of Bobby Krig Invitational Hosted by Gustavus Men’s Golf Team
The Gustavus men's golf team is hosting the second annual Bobby Krig Invitational on Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17. Saint John's is in first place after the first day with a team score of 298. Gustavus is in seventh place with a score of 312. The first round was played at Le Sueur Country Club and the final round will be played at the Ridges at Sand Creek near Jordan, Minn.
Softball Sweeps St. Olaf 8-0, 12-2
The Gustavus softball team extended its winning streak to 12 games by sweeping St.Olaf by the scores of 8-0 and 12-2 Monday afternoon in St Peter. The Gusties improved to 16-2 overall and 8-0 in the MIAC. Rachael Click led Gustavus offensively as she went 4-for-6 with a home run and eight RBI in the two games. Betsie Collins threw a three-hit shutout in game one, while Callie Nelsen scattered four hits and picked up the win in game two.
Eric Bigham Named MIAC Baseball Player of the Week
Gustavus Adolphus College freshman first baseman/left fielder Eric Bigham (Robbinsdale, Minn./Benilde-St. Margaret's) has been named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Baseball Player of the Week for the week ending April 15, 2007. Bigham hit .538 on the week, going 7-for-13 with two doubles, a grand slam home run, five RBIs, and five runs scored in five games.
Women’s Golf Finishes Second At Carleton Invitational
The Gustavus women's golf team finished second at the eight-team Carleton Invitational which was played Saturday and Sunday at the Northfield Golf Club. The Gusties fired a 36-hole total of 337-336--673 and finished four shots behind first place St. Thomas which totalled 336-333-669. Breanne Staples finished second individually with a total of 84-77-161.
Men’s Tennis Posts Victories Over Wartburg, Carleton, and Luther
The Gustavus Adolphus College men's tennis team posted a trio of wins Saturday to improve to 21-8 overall. Gustavus defeated Wartburg and Carleton by 9-0 scores and Luther by an 8-1 margin. The win over Carleton completed an undefeated MIAC season for the Gusties.