Archive for May, 2008Page 6
Men’s Tennis Falls to Washington University 5-0 In NCAA Quarterfinal Match
The Gustavus men's tennis team lost to Washington University of St. Louis 5-0 in a NCAA Quarterfinal match on Tuesday evening. The NCAA Championship is being hosted by Bates College in Lewiston, Maine. The Gusties, who failed to advance the semifinal round at the NCAA Tournament for only the second time in the past nine years, finish the season with a record of 29-6.
Three Gustavus Softball Players Named All-MIAC
Gustavus Adolphus College softball players Julie Mahre (Sr., Lino Lakes, Minn./White Bear Lake), Rachael Click (Jr., Rochester, Minn./Mayo), and Emily Klein (Jr., Red Wing, Minn.) have been named to All-MIAC Softball team released by the conference office Monday, May 12. Callie Nelsen (So., Willmar, Minn.) and Emily Wendorff (Fy., Prior Lake, Minn./Lakeville South) were tabbed as honorable mention All-MIAC selections,
Scott Moe Named MIAC Men’s Golf Co-Coach of the Year; Jordan Hawkinson Named To All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced Gustavus Adolphus head coach Scott Moe has been named the MIAC Men's Golf Co-Coach of the Year on Monday, May 12. Senior Jordan Hawkinson (Sr., Lindstrom, Minn./Chisago Lakes) was selected for the All-MIAC Sportsmanship Team. Moe led the Gusties to their 25th MIAC Championship in school history with a team total of 880 (+16) at Bunker Hills in October.
Drew Hood Wins Pole Vault To Highlight Men’s Track and Field’s Performance at MIAC Championships
Senior Drew Hood won the pole vault for the second year clearing a height of 14 feet, 9 inches and junior Tyler Geyen finished third in the 110 high hurdles (14.76) and fourth in the javelin at a distance of 166 feet, 10 inches. Gustavus finished ninth as a team with 31 points, while St. Thomas finished first with 183.0 points.
Women’s Track and Field Posts Strong Second Place Finish At MIAC Outdoor Championships
The Gustavus women's track and field team finished second behind champion St. Thomas as the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Outdoor Track and Field Championships which were hosted by Hamline University in St. Paul. Three Gusties claimed individual championships and that group included Lisa Brown (javelin), Shanna Dawson (pole vault), and Kaelene Lundstrum (high jump).
Baseball Team Stays Alive In MIAC Tournament With 7-3 Win Over Hamline, Saturday’s Game Moved Up To 11:00 AM
The Gustavus baseball team lost its first game in the MIAC Tournament to St. Thomas 11-3, but then rebounded with a 7-3 win over Hamline in the nightcap. The Gusties will now face St. Olaf on Saturday morning in the consolation final at 11:00 am. The game was originally scheduled for 1 pm, however with rain forecast for the afternoon, the starting time has been moved to 11 am in Dundas at Memorial Park.
MIAC Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Preview
The Gustavus women's track and field team will take participate in the MIAC Outdoor Championships this Friday and Saturday at Hamline University. The Gusties finished second at the outdoor meet a year ago and placed second at the indoor championships in March. Coach Tom Thorkelson's squad will attempt to use its talent and depth to sneak past St. Thomas into the top spot this year. The meet begins at 3:00 pm on Friday and then on Saturday, events begin at 4:00 pm.
Men’s Track And Field MIAC Championships Preview
The Gustavus men's track and field team will compete in the MIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships this Friday and Saturday at Hamline University. Senior pole vaulter Drew Hood and junior hurdler Tyler Geyen are ranked among the elite performers in the conference heading into the weekend championships.
Rachael Click and Julie Mahre Named Academic All-District Five By CoSIDA/ESPN
Gustavus Adolphus softball players Rachael Click (Rochester, Minn./Mayo) and Julie Mahre (Lino Lakes, Minn./White Bear Lake) have been named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Five College Division Teams as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Click was named to the Academic All-District First Team for the second consecutive season, and will now advance to the national ballot.
Baseball Opens MIAC Tournament Against St. Thomas On Friday, Second Game Will Be Broadcast On KNUJ
The Gustavus baseball team will open MIAC Post-Season Tournament play on Friday at 3:30 against St. Thomas in Dundas at Memorial Park. If Gustavus would win they would play at 7 pm at Dundas, if the Gusties would lose they would play at 7 pm at Sechler Park in Northfield. You can listen to the Gusties 7 pm game through the Gustavus website or on KNUJ Radio (860 AM).