Archive for October, 2008Page 5
Football To Face Pacific Lutheran On Saturday
The Gustavus football team will travel to Tacoma, Wash. to face Pacific Lutheran University of the Northwest Athletic Conference on Saturday, October 11 at 3:30 p.m. (CDT). The Gusties enter the contest at 2-2 overall after falling to St. Thomas 30-22 last Saturday, while the Lutes come in with an overall record of 1-2 after defeating Lewis & Clark 40-14 a week ago. Listen to a live broadcast of the game on KNUJ 860 AM or through the Gustavus Athletics website as Tom Wheeler will provide the play-by-play.
Volleyball Hitters Propel Gustavus Past Carleton 3-0
For the second time in three games, the Gustavus Adolphus volleyball team hit over .300 to give the Gusties a 3-0 win (25-19, 25-20, 25-22) over Carleton College on Wednesday in St. Peter. Head coach Kari Eckheart's squad recorded 47 kills and 12 errors en route to a .340 hitting percentage. With the win, Gustavus moved into a tie for fourth place in the MIAC standings with Carleton at 4-2.
Men’s Soccer Gets Late Goal From Ben Ikeda To Defeat Augsburg 1-0
The Gustavus men's soccer team registered only one shot on goal against Augsburg on Wednesday night, but the Gusties made that one count as Ben Ikeda's goal from 35 yards out in the 77th minute proved to be the difference. Gustavus goalkeeper Luke Strom made three saves and recorded his sixth shutout of the season. The Gusties are now 9-2-1 overall and 5-1-0 in the MIAC.
Women’s Soccer Drops Tough 2-1 Decision To Augsburg
The Gustavus women's soccer team gave up two second half goals to Augsburg College to fall 2-1 in a Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference match in St. Peter, Minn Tuesday night. Senior Callie Christensen gave the Gusties an early lead when she scored on a corner kick in the 20th minute. Augsburg came back in the second half to score two goals in the first 14 minutes. Gustavus falls to 4-6-2 overall (2-3-1 in the MIAC), while Augsburg improves to 8-1-3 overall (4-0-3 in the MIAC).
Men’s Golf Finishes Second At MIAC Championships
The Gustavus men's golf team fired a final round team total of 304 and finished second to Saint John's at the MIAC Championships which were held at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, Minn. The Gusties, who finished with a 54-hole total of 314-299-304--917, were led individually by Ricky Copeland who placed third with a total of 75-71-75--221.
Women’s Golf Claims MIAC Championship
The Gustavus women's golf team held off long-time nemesis St. Thomas to win the first MIAC Championship in the program's history on Monday afternoon at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, Minn. The Gusties fired a 54-hole total of 324-333-323--980 to finish nine strokes ahead of St. Thomas, which posted a total of 328-335-326--989. Senior Kimbra Kosak tied for second individually with a total of 80-84-79--243.
Women’s Golf Remains In First Place, While Men’s Team Moves Up To Second Place At MIAC Championships
The Gustavus women's golf team maintained its slim lead over defending champions St. Thomas at the MIAC Golf Championships with a team score of 324-333--657, while the men made a big move on day two moving from fifth to second place at 314-299-613. The tournament is being played at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, Minn.
Men’s Soccer Claims 2-0 Win Over Grinnell
The Gustavus men's soccer team scored two second half goals and held on for a 2-0 non-conference win over Grinnell College on Sunday afternoon in St. Peter. Flynn Stewart-Franzen and Ben Ikeda scored goals for Gustavus, while goalkeeper Matt Strom picked up the shutout in the nets.
Women’s Golf Team in First Place, Men In Fifth After First Day Of MIAC Championships
The Gustavus women's had a solid first day at the MIAC Golf Championships with a team score of 324, while the men struggled a bit and find themselves in fifth place at 314. The tournament is being played at Bunker Hills Golf Club in Coon Rapids, Minn.
Men’s Soccer Rallies for 2-1 Win At Hamline In Overtime
The Gustavus men's soccer team improved to 7-2-1 overall and 4-1-0 in the MIAC with a come-from-behind 2-1 win at Hamline on Saturday afternoon. The Gusties tied the score at 1-1 on an unassisted goal by Justin Egelseder in the 88th minute and then claimed the win with a goal by Max Malmquist just three minutes into the overtime.