Archive for January, 2008
Listen to Interview with Women’s Hockey Captain Laura Vannelli
Senior captain Laura Vannelli is featured in an interview with Jessie Doig on the Gustavus podcast page. Vannelli and the Gusties are currently ranked #4 in Division III women's hockey and are contending for their fifth straight conference title.
Women’s Gymnastics Finishes First At Gustavus Triangular With Season High Score of 176.70
The Gustavus women's gymnastics team put on quite a show in front of the home crowd posting a season high team score of 176.70 and finishing first at the Gustavus Triangular. Winona State finished a close second with a score of 176.45 and UW-Eau Claire finished third at 174.925. The Gusties posted season high team event scores on the vault (45.40), the uneven bars (43.30), and the balance beam (44.625).
Men’s Basketball Posts Impressive 69-54 Win Over Bethel in Arden Hills
The Gustavus men's basketball team got back on the winning track with a convincing 69-54 win at Bethel on Wednesday night. The Gusties got balanced scoring from its starting five as Trevor Wittwer, Kane Sivesind, and Jesse Van Sickle contributed 14 points each, while Sam Paulson added 10, and Mike DesLauriers pitched in with eight.
Second Half Surge Pushes Women’s Basketball Team Past Bethel 77-67
After facing an eight-point halftime deficit, the Gustavus women's basketball team used a 12-0 run at the start of the second half to fuel a 77-67 victory over Bethel on Wednesday night. The Golden Gusties, who extended their winning-streak to six games, moved to 11-6 overall and 10-4 in the MIAC, while Bethel dropped to 9-8 overall and 6-8 in the league.
Women’s Nordic Skiing Pushes To Compete At NCAA Championships
The Gustavus women's Nordic ski team is trying to do something that has never been done before by a NCAA Division III school. Three skiers are in the midst of a battle for 11 spots to compete at the NCAA Collegiate Championships, which includes all schools from Division I, II, and III, in Bozeman, Mont. on March 5-8, 2008.
Women’s Basketball Prepares For High-Scoring Bethel On Wednesday Night
The Golden Gustie women's basketball team hopes to continue its winning ways on Wednesday night against the Bethel Royals on Wednesday night at Gus Young Court. Gustavus is currently in a three-way tie with Carleton and Concordia for third in the MIAC at 9-4. Wednesday's game will be broadcast through the Gustavus website beginning at 7:20 p.m.
Women’s Nordic Skiers Turn In Second Straight Third-Place Finish At NCAA Qualifier
The Gustavus women's Nordic ski team turned in its second consecutive third-place finish with 157 points at the NCAA Nordic Ski Qualifier in Cable, Wis. on January 26-27. The Gusties finished 33 points behind first-place Northern Michigan University (NMU), which turned in 190 points. Three female Gustavus skiers turned in top 10 performances in the 5K freestyle and 10K classic races to solidify positions in the NCAA qualifying standings.
Men’s Nordic Skiing Earns Sixth at NCAA Qualifier
The Gustavus men's Nordic ski team earned sixth-place with 109 points at the NCAA Nordic Ski Qualifier in Cable, Wis. on January 26-27. The Gusties finished 72 points behind first-place Northern Michigan University (NMU), which turned in 181 points. Jens Brabbit was the top skier in the 10K freestyle and the 15K classic races as he continued to push for a qualifying spot in the NCAA Championships.
Vadnais Named MIAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
Gustavus Adolphus College senior guard Jess Vadnais (Hudson, Wis.) has been named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending January 28, 2008. Vadnais averaged 22.7 points and 3.33 steals per game to help the Gusties finish the week a perfect 3-0, extend their win streak to five and stay in the conference title race.
Men’s Basketball Drops Out of First Place With Disappointing 73-61 Loss To Augsburg
The Gustavus men's basketball team saw its five game win streak come to a screaching halt with a 73-61 loss to Augsburg in St. Peter on Saturday afternoon. Femi Solaja had a big day for the Auggies with 27 points and 12 rebounds. Trevor Wittwer led Gustavus with 29 points and 9 rebounds. The Gusties fall to 13-4 overall and 9-3 in the MIAC.