Archive for March, 2008
Softball and Baseball Doubleheaders Scheduled For Tuesday, April 1 Have Been Postponed
The Gustavus baseball doubleheader at Concordia and the softball doubleheader at St. Thomas which were originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 1 have been postponed. The baseball games have been rescheduled for Sunday, April 6 at 1 pm, while the softball games have been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 8 at 4 pm.
Softball Doubleheader Against Saint Mary’s Has Been Postponed
The doubleheader scheduled between the Gustavus and Saint Mary's softball teams for Saturday, April 12 at 1 p.m. in Winona, Minn. has been postponed due to weather conditions. The doubleheader has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 27 at 1 p.m. in Winona, Minn. at Cotter Field.
Men’s Tennis Falls to Azusa Pacific 7-2
The Gustavus men's tennis team wrapped up its spring break trip to Southern California with a 7-2 loss to Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California on Friday evening. Azusa Pacific is currently ranked #2 in the NAIA national poll. The Gusties are now 18-5 on the season.
Baseball Doubleheader With St. Scholastica For Sunday Postponed Indefinitely
The Gustavus baseball doubleheader scheduled for Sunday, March 30 in St. Peter against St. Scholastica has been postponed. No time or date has been set for the make-up date.
Gymnasts Aryn Bell, Laura Hansen Finish Year at NCGA Championships
Gustavus gymnasts Aryn Bell and Laura Hansen completed their 2008 seasons by competing at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championships at Cortland State University in Cortland, New York. Bell finished in a tie for 42nd on the vault with a score of 9.225, while Hansen placed 52nd on the balance beam with a score of 8.475.
Softball Wraps Up Tucson Invitational Undefeated After Wins Against Lawrence and Chicago
A combination of pitching and offense helped the Gustavus softball team finish its' week at the Tucson Invitational undefeated after defeating the University of Chicago 5-1 and Lawrence University 13-9. After losing the first two games of the season, head coach Jeff Annis and the Golden Gusties have won ten straight games to bring their overall record to 10-2. Gustavus is scheduled to begin MIAC play with a doubleheader against Macalester on Sunday at 1 p.m. in St. Peter.
Men’s Golf Finishes Three Strokes Behind Flagler College
The Gustavus men's golf team posted a team score of 303 to finish three strokes behind Division II Flagler College, which had a team score of 300, on Thursday in a dual meet at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club Lagoon Course in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Ricky Copeland (So., Mathomedi, Minn.) paced the Gusties with a 73 on the par-72 course.
Men’s Tennis Drops Second Straight Match Falling 5-4 to University of Redlands
The Gustavus men's tennis team lost to the University of Redlands 5-4 in a very tight match on Thursday morning in Redlands, California. Redlands is ranked #11 in the most recent Division III poll. The Gusties, who are now 18-4 on the season, have lost back-to-back matches for the first time this spring. Gustavus will play NAIA power Azusa Pacific on Friday afternoon to wrap up their spring break trip to Southern California.
Gymnasts Laura Hansen and Aryn Bell To Compete in NCGA Championships in Cortland, New York This Weekend
Gustavus gymnasts Laura Hansen and Aryn Bell will take part in the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) this Friday and Saturday at Cortland State University in Cortland, New York. Hansen qualified individually on the balance beam, while Bell qualified on the vault. This will be the third consecutive year that Hansen has participated at the national meet, however it will be the first appearance for Bell.
Women’s Tennis Finds Winning Ways With 6-3 Win Over Wellesley
The Gustavus women's tennis team got back in the win column on Thursday morning with an extremely competitive 6-3 win over 15th-ranked Wellesley in Lexington, Va. Four tiebreakers, including two third set tiebreakers, were played among the nine matches. The Gusties improved to 11-6 overall, while Wellesley dropped to 10-3 overall.