Archive for March, 2009Page 7
Men’s Indoor Track And Field In Seventh Place After First Day Of MIAC Championships
The Gustavus men's indoor track and field team is currently in seventh place with 25 points after the first day of the MIAC Championships. Tyler Geyen (Sr., Watertown, Minn.) had a big day for the Gusties as he broke a 23-year old meet record and en route to winning the 55-meter hurdles with a time of 7.59 seconds. Geyen's mark also set a Gustavus record, which he set earlier this season. The meet, which is being held at Concordia College, concludes on Saturday afternoon.
Three Men’s Hockey Players Named To All-MIAC Team
Three Gustavus Adolphus men's hockey players have been named All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference by a vote of the league's coaches. Junior David Martinson (St. Louis Park, Minn.), sophomore Josh Swartout (St. Louis Park, Minn.), and first-year Ross Ring-Jarvi, who was also named to the MIAC All-Rookie Team, were recognized. In addition, senior Matt Lopes (East Falmouth, Mass./Bishop Stang) and sophomore Mitch Carlson (St. Louis Park, Minn.) were Honorable Mention All-MIAC selections.
Van Sickle Named To Men’s Basketball All-Conference Team, Johnson Named To All-Rookie Team
Gustavus Adolphus men's basketball player Jesse Van Sickle (Jr., Garden City, Minn./LCWM) has been named All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference by a vote of the league's coaches. Bobby Johnson (Fy., Edina, Minn.) was named to the All-Rookie Team, while juniors Ryan McPartland (Le Sueur, Minn./Le Sueur-Henderson) and Sam Paulson (Waseca, Minn.) received honorable mention.
Kelly Chaudoin Qualifies for NCAA Skiing Championships
Gustavus senior Kelly Chaudoin has earned a berth in the NCAA Skiing championships by virtue of finishing in the top 11 in the Central Collegiate Ski Association (CCSA) points standings. The NCAA qualifiers were decided after last weekend's Central Region Championships. An average of the top two classic and top two freestyle races during the season determined the rankings. The NCAA Championships will be held in Rumford, Maine, March 11-14.
Kaelene Lundstrum Wins Pentathlon Title At MIAC Indoor Track and Field Championships
Kaelene Lundstrum (Jr., Bird Island, Minn./BOLD) successfully defended her pentathlon title at the 2009 MIAC Indoor Track and Field Championships with a school and conference record total of 3,445 points on Thursday evening. The previous school and conference record was 3,342 points set by Lundstrum in 2008 when she won the conference title. Her mark of 3,445 points met a NCAA provisional standard and is the second-highest point total in Division III this season.
Men’s Tennis Blanks Division II Montana State University-Billings 9-0
The Gustavus men's tennis team extended its match winning streak to five matches when it defeated Division II institution Montana State University-Billings 9-0 on Thursday at the Swanson Tennis Center. The Gusties played two tiebreakers during the contest, but failed to drop a set as they improved to 8-3 overall. Gustavus will compete against Morningside, Bethel, St. Olaf, and Grinnell on Saturday.
Women’s Gymnastics To Compete At WIAC Championships
The Gustavus women's gymnastics team will take part in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships on Friday at 6:00 pm at Winona State University. The top three team finishers at the conference meet qualify for the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championships which will take place March 20-21 at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Men’s Hockey Defeats Hamline 5-2 For First MIAC Playoff Championship Since 1993
The Gustavus men's hockey team scored five consecutive goals to defeat Hamline 5-2 in the MIAC Playoff Championship game on Wednesday in front of a standing-room only crowd at Don Roberts Ice Rink. Rory Dynan and Ross Ring-Jarvi registered two goals each, while goaltender Matt Lopes turned in a solid performance with 17 saves. The Gusties, which improved to 17-10-0 overall, earned their first trip to the NCAA Tournament since 1993.
Women’s Hockey Defeats St. Thomas 3-0 To Claim Sixth Straight MIAC Playoff Title
The Gustavus women's hockey team scored once in the second period and twice in the third period on its way to a 3-0 win over St. Thomas in the MIAC Playoff Championship game which was played at Don Roberts Ice Rink on the Gustavus campus. Melissa Mackley scored two goals including an empty net goal with :30 seconds left in the game, while Danielle Justice turned in a stellar performance in the nets making 23 saves and recording her sixth shutout of the season. The Gusties improve to 22-1-4 on the season.
Men’s Indoor Track and Field Set For MIAC Championships This Weekend
The Gustavus men's indoor track and field team will arrive at 2009 MIAC Indoor Track and Field Championships with a veteran group that will be looking to improve on their seventh place finish a year ago. The meet begins with the heptathlon competition on Thursday and runs through Saturday afternoon. Concordia will serve as the hosts with the event taking place at the Olson Forum on the Concordia campus.