Archive for March, 2008Page 7
Vadnais Named To Women’s Basketball All-Conference Team, Radtke Receives Honorable Mention
Gustavus Adolphus women's basketball player Jess Vadnais (Sr., Hudson, Wis.) has been named All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference by a vote of the league's coaches with Vadnais also being named to the All-MIAC Defensive Team. Bri Radtke (So., Winsted, Minn./Lester Prairie) received honorable mention, while Molly Mathiowetz (Fy., Sleepy Eye, Minn./Sleepy Eye-St. Mary's) was named to the All-Rookie Team.
Women’s Hockey Team Slips Past St. Thomas 1-0 To Win MIAC Playoff Championship
Gustavus senior forward Molly Doyle deflected a hard shot by teammate Kelsey Johnson past St. Thomas goaltender Lauren Bradel with 2:46 remaining in the third period to give the Gusties a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Tommies in the MIAC Playoff Championship game on Wednesday night at Gustavus. The Gusties, who improve to 25-2-0 on the season, receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament as a result of claiming the playoff championship.
Women’s Basketball Receives At-Large Bid To NCAA Tournament, Will Face Simpson In First Round
The Gustavus women's basketball team received word on Sunday night that it has received an invitation to participate in the 2007-08 NCAA Division III National Tournament. Coach Mickey Haller's squad, which has compiled a record of 18-9, received one of 21 at-large berths to the tournament. The Gusties will travel to Indianola, Iowa and play host Simpson College on Friday.
Women’s Tennis Picks Up Wins Over Bethel, Carleton, and Minnesota State, Mankato On Saturday
The Gustavus women's tennis team had another full day of competition at Swanson Tennis Center on Saturday as the Gusties came away with wins against Bethel, Carleton, and Division II Minnesota State University, Mankato. Gustavus defeated the Royals and the Knights 9-0 and fought for a 5-4 victory over the Mavericks to improve its dual match record to 7-2.
2008 Gustavus Baseball Preview
The Gustavus baseball team returns eight field starters, three starting pitchers, and its top two relievers from a team that finished 21-15 overall and placed fourth in the MIAC with a record of 14-6 last year. In addition, three of those returning field starters were All-Conference selections including shortstop Mike DesLauriers, second baseman Nate Ruff, and first baseman Pat Siering.
Men’s Basketball Sees Season End With Heartbreaking 76-73 Loss At St. Thomas
The Gustavus men's basketball team battled valiantly but came up just short in a 76-73 loss to St. Thomas in the MIAC Playoff Championship game played at Schoenecker Arena on the St. Thomas campus. The Gusties finish the season with an overall record of 19-8.
Women’s Hockey Advances To MIAC Final With 5-0 Win Over Hamline
The Gustavus women's hockey team earned a spot in its ninth consecutive MIAC Championship game with a 5-0 win over Hamline at Don Roberts Ice Rink on Saturday afternoon. The Gusties jumped out to a three-goal lead in the first period and never looked back to earn their fifth shutout in seven games. Gustavus improved to 24-2-0, while Hamline finished its season at 14-10-3 after falling to the Gusties in the MIAC Semifinal for the second straight season.
Men’s Basketball Team Will Face St. Thomas for MIAC Playoff Title
The Gustavus men's basketball team will face the University of St. Thomas in the MIAC Playoff Championship game on Saturday evening at St. Thomas at 7:30 pm. The winner will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. You can listen to the game on KRDS-FM (95.5) or through the Gustavus website.
Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field Teams Post 10 First Place Finishes at Carleton’s Pre-MIAC Meet
The Gustavus men's and women's indoor track and field teams set the pace at the Carleton Pre-MIAC meet with 10 first place finishes. Kaelene Lundstrum turned in the top performance of the night as she won the women's high jump with a leap of 5' 6" which set a new school record and a Carleton Fieldhouse record. Lundstrum's mark is the fourth best in Division III this season.