Senior Vicky Peterson will be honored during Senior Day.
Jess Vadnais will play in last regular season home contest on Saturday.
The Gustavus Adolphus women’s basketball team enters Saturday afternoon’s season finale with a 17-7 overall record and 16-5 record in the MIAC against the Carleton Knights, who are 15-9 overall and 14-7 in conference play. Gustavus, which has won five consecutive games, posted a 68-63 win over Hamline on Wednesday in St. Paul. Emily Nelson and Molly Mathiowetz came off the bench to score 11 points each in the victory. Carleton remained in a battle for fourth seed in the MIAC Post-Season Tournament after losing to St. Olaf 63-51 on Wednesday in Northfield. Hannah Oken-Berg’s 17 points and nine rebounds were not enough as all five starters for St. Olaf hit double-digits. Gustavus won the first game between the two squads in a 77-73 overtime thriller as four Gusties reached double-figures. Jess Vadnais scored 23 points in the second half and overtime period, including 9-for-11 from the free throw line. Saturday’s game will be broadcast through the Gustavus website beginning at 12:50 p.m.
Women’s Basketball Game Notes vs. Carleton
The Gusties will clinch the #2-seed in the MIAC Post-Season Tournament with a win and a St. Thomas loss to Saint Benedict on Saturday