Archive for November, 2008Page 6
Klein, Burtzel, and Bolm Honored By MIAC Volleyball Coaches
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference volleyball coaches released their 2008 Post-Season Awards Wednesday, November 5 and honored three Gustavus volleyball players for their play this season. Bridget Burtzel (Sr., Cold Spring, Minn.) and Emily Klein (Sr., Red Wing, Minn.) were named to the 18-member squad, while Klein was named the MIAC Defensive Player of the Year for the third consecutive year.
Men’s Soccer Drops MIAC Playoff Match To Augsburg 3-0
The Gustavus men's soccer team saw its 2008 season come to a close with a 3-0 loss to Augsburg in a MIAC Playoff game in St. Peter on Tuesday afternoon. The Auggies exploded for three goals in the second half to claim their first win over the Gusties since Oct. 22, 1997. Gustavus, which finished second in the MIAC in regular season play, completed its season with a mark of 13-5-1.
Linebacker Tony Palma Named MIAC Defensive Player of the Week
Gustavus junior linebacker Tony Palma (Lino Lakes, Minn./Centennial) has been named MIAC Defensive Player of the Week for his play against Bethel University last Saturday. Palma played a key role in the Gusties' defensive effort in a 17-10 win over the Royals in Arden Hills, Minn. as he tallied 12 tackles with six solo stops and an interception. His interception sealed the victory as he picked off a pass at the Gustavus seven-yard line with 00:48 remaining as Bethel threatened to tie the game.
Martinson Hat Trick Propels Gustavus Past Lake Forest 6-1
David Martinson posted three goals to help push the Gustavus men's hockey team past Lake Forest 6-1 on Saturday at All Seasons Arena in Mankato, Minn. Martinson scored one goal in the first period and twice in the second to become the 21st player in program history to record three career hat tricks or more. Gustavus maintained pressure in the Forester end all night as Coach Petersen's squad outshot Lake Forest 51-17.
Women’s Soccer Ends Season With 3-1 Loss At St. Thomas
The Gustavus women's soccer team ended its 2008 season with a 3-1 loss to the Tommies from the University of St. Thomas on Saturday. Senior Callie Christensen put the Gusties up 1-0 in the 5th minute, but the Tommies came back with three unanswered goals. Gustavus ends the season with a record of 7-8-2 and 4-5-2 in the MIAC, while St. Thomas ends its season as undefeated MIAC champions with a 14-0-4 record (9-0-2 in the MIAC).
Volleyball Clinches #2 Seed in MIAC Playoffs With 3-0 Win Against Saint Mary’s
The Gustavus volleyball team claimed the #2-seed in the MIAC Post-Season Tournament by defeating Saint Mary's 3-0 (25-14, 25-22, 25-17) on Saturday in Winona. Coach Kari Eckheart's team registered 44 kills and just 12 errors for a .258 hitting percentage and tallied 10 team blocks. Gustavus improved to 25-3 overall and 9-2 in the MIAC, as it finished tied for second place in the conference standings for the second time in three seasons. Saint Mary's dropped to 17-12 overall and 5-6 in the conference.
Women’s Cross Country Team Finishes Sixth At MIAC Championships, Brooke Beskau Finishes Ninth Individually
The Gustavus women's cross country team finished sixth out of 12 teams at the MIAC Championships on Saturday. The Gusties posted a team score of 185 and finished behind champion St. Thomas (66), Bethel (68), Carleton (71), St. Olaf (104), Hamline (136),and St. Ben's (169). Brooke Beskau earned All-Conference honors by finishing ninth individually in a time of 22.39.47.
Men’s Cross Country Finishes Sixth At MIAC Championships, Dan Foley Places Fifth Individually
Senior Dan Foley turned in one of the strongest performances of his collegiate career and finished fifth individually and helped Gustavus post a sixth place finish at the MIAC Championships which took place at Como Park Golf Course on Saturday afternoon. Foley, who earned All-Conference honors by finishing in the top 15, registered a time of 25:34.65.
Gustavus Football Extends Winning Streak With 17-10 Win Over Bethel
The Gustavus football team extended its winning streak to four games after defeating Bethel University 17-10 in Arden Hills on Saturday afternoon. Junior linebacker Tony Palma (Lino Lakes, Minn.) intercepted a Royal pass at the Gustie seven-yard line with 00:48 remaining in the game to preserve the victory. Gustavus moved into a four-way tie for first place in the MIAC standings at 4-2 and improved to 6-2 overall.
Men’s Soccer Secures #2 Seed In MIAC Playoffs With 2-1 Win Over St. Thomas
The Gustavus men's soccer team closed out regular season play with a hard fought 2-1 win over St. Thomas in St. Peter on Saturday afternoon. The Gusties jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Mark Adams and Ben Eriksson and then hold off a late Tommie rally to claim the important conference win. Gustavus finished conference play in second place with an 8-2 record and will now host #3 seed Augsburg in St. Peter in the first round of the MIAC Playoffs on Tuesday, Nov. 4.