Archive for May, 2007Page 3
Women’s Tennis Suffers Heartbreaking 5-4 Loss To Amherst at NCAA Championships
The Gustavus women's tennis team saw its season come to an end with a heartbreaking 5-4 loss to Amherst College in a NCAA Team Championship quarterfinal match. The tournament is being held at Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Gusties jumped out to a 3-0 lead after winning all three doubles matches, however the Lord Jeffs stormed back to win five of the six singles matches to claim the 5-4 victory. Gustavus ends its season with a mark of 26-6 overall.
Men’s Tennis to Participate in NCAA Championships
The Gustavus Adolphus College men's tennis team will participate in the NCAA Division III Men's Tennis Championships Tuesday-Sunday, May 15-20 at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center in St. Louis, Mo. Washington University in St. Louis is the host institution. Gustavus will face Williams (Mass.) in a quarterfinal match at 1 p.m., Tuesday, May 15. Individual competition in singles and doubles will follow team competition May 18-20.
Women’s Tennis Opens NCAA Championship Finals Play on Tuesday Against Amherst
The Gustavus women's tennis team will face Amherst College in a NCAA Division III Team Championship quarterfinal match at 8:30 am (CDT) on Tuesday morning. The three-day team championship finals are taking place at Mary Washington University in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Gusties enter the match with a record of 26-5, while Amherst enters with a mark of 16-4.
Four Named All-MIAC in Baseball, Konicek Repeats as MVP
The Gustavus Adolphus College baseball team had its entire starting infield recognized Monday as this year's All-MIAC selections were released by the league office. Senior third baseman Tony Konicek, a three-time All-MIAC selection, was named the league's MVP for the second straight year by a vote of the league's coaches. Also recognized were first baseman Pat Siering, shortstop Mike DesLauriers, and second baseman Nate Ruff.
Men’s Track and Field Third at MIAC Championships
The Gustavus Adolphus men's track and field team captured four titles en route to a third place finish at the 2007 MIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships held last weekend at Saint John's University in Collegeville. Saint John's won the team title with 225 points, followed by St. Thomas with 178. The Gusties were a distant third with 94 points.
Women’s Track and Field Second at MIAC Championships
The Gustavus Adolphus women's track and field team finished second at the 2007 MIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which concluded Saturday at Saint John's University in Collegeville. The Gusties, who held a 21-point lead over St. Thomas and Carleton after the first day, finished with 104 points. The Tommies won their 23rd outdoor team title with 200.5, while Bethel and Carleton tied for third with 93.
Women’s Track and Field Leads MIAC Championships After Day One
Behind championship performances from Lisa Brown (javelin), Janna Castellano (pole vault) and Sari Lindeman (long jump), the Gustavus Adolphus women's track and field team leads after Friday's first day of competition at the 2007 MIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Collegeville. Gustavus (54 points) holds a 21-point lead over St. Thomas and Carleton (33 points each) heading into the meet's final day.
Softball Falls To Luther 2-1 in Eight Innings in First Round of NCAA Regional
The Gustavus softball team lost its opening game in the NCAA Decorah Regional to host Luther 2-1 in eight innings. The game was close throughout as the game was tied 0-0 through five-and-one-half innings. Luther took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth, but the Gusties tied the score at 1-1 in the top of the seventh. The Norse won the game in the bottom of the eighth inning when Erin Michael scored on Tami Magner's bases loaded single.
Baseball Drops Pair at MIAC Tournament, Ends Season at 21-15
The Gustavus Adolphus College baseball team closed out its season Friday with a pair of losses at the MIAC Baseball Tournament in Dundas and Northfield. Gustavus, the fourth seed, fell to top-seeded St. Thomas 9-3 and then dropped a 4-3 decision to Saint John's in an elimination game Friday evening. The Gusties finish the year at 21-15 overall and took fourth in the MIAC with a 14-6 mark.
Softball Defeats UW-Stevens Point, But Loses To Wartburg, Eliminated From NCAA Tourney
The Gustavus softball team stayed alive in the NCAA Tournament with a 5-3 win over UW-Stevens Point in nine innings on Friday afternoon, but then lost 8-1 to Wartburg on Friday evening and were eliminated from the Decorah Regional. The Gusties ended their season with an overall record of 32-10. The 32 wins are the most in a single season in the program's history.