Archive for April, 2009Page 4
Softball Gains Split With St. Thomas, Maintains Hold On First Place
The Gustavus softball team managed a split with #6 St. Thomas in St. Peter on Tuesday afternoon winning game one 3-1, and then losing game two 4-3. The Gusties maintained their one game lead over the Tommies in the league standings with a record of 17-1, while St. Thomas is now 16-2.
Track and Field Set To Host Drake Alternative Meet on Saturday
The Gustavus men's and women's track and field teams are set to host the Drake Alternative Meet on Saturday, April 25 with field events beginning at 10:30 a.m. and track events beginning at 12:15 p.m. The schedule of events and heat sheets are available below.
Sam Broderius Named MIAC Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week
Gustavus Adolphus sophomore field athlete Sam Broderius (Hector, Minn./Buffalo Lake-Hector) was named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 20, 2009. Broderius finished first and provisionally qualified for the NCAA meet in both the shot put and the discus throw at the Manitou Classic hosted by St. Olaf on Saturday.
Women’s Golf Wins St. Thomas Invitational In Convincing Fashion
The Gustavus women's golf team continued its fine play with a first place finish out of 13 teams at the St. Thomas Invitational played at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker, Minn. The Gusties, who are rated #3 nationally, finished 17 strokes ahead of second place UW-Stevens Point, which is rated #2 nationally. Katie Schenfeld finished first individually with a career best 36-hole total of 74-76--150.
Tyler Geyen Named MIAC Men’s Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week
Gustavus Adolphus senior track athlete Tyler Geyen (Watertown, Minn./Watertown-Mayer) was named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week for the week ending April 20, 2009. Geyen took first place in the 110-meter hurdles with a NCAA provisional qualifying time of 14.62 at the Carleton Relays in Northfield on Saturday. His performance helped the Gusties win the meet with 163 points.
Women’s Tennis Extends Win Streak To Five With Wins Over Hamline and St. Ben’s
The Gustavus women's tennis team extended its win streak to five matches with convincing wins over Hamline (8-1) and St. Ben's (8-1) at home on Sunday. The Gusties are now 17-9 overall and 8-0 in the MIAC.
Men’s Golf In Seventh Place After First Day of Bobby Krig Invitational
The Gustavus men's golf team fired rounds of 306-315--322 and is in seventh place (out of 15 teams) at the Bobby Krig Invitational, which is being hosted by Gustavus. The first 36 holes of the 54-hole tournament were played at LeSueur Country Club on Monday. The final 18 holes will be played at the Ridges at Sand Creek near Jordan on Tuesday morning. Saint John's is in first place with a total of 295-301--596. Gustavus was led individually by A.J. Olson who posted a total of 74-75--149.
Men’s Tennis Splits Squad To Defeat Kalamazoo And Wartburg
The tenth-ranked Gustavus men's tennis team posted a pair of wins over 21st-ranked Kalamazoo College 8-1 and Wartburg College 6-3 with split squads. The Gusties, who had not played a match in 10 days, faced Kalamazoo in Milwaukee, Wis. and Wartburg in Waverly, Iowa. Both wins improved Gustavus' overall record to 21-8 for the program's 15th consecutive 20-win season.
Softball Extends Win Streak To 18 Games With 4-3, 4-0 Sweep Of Saint Mary’s
The Gustavus softball team remained undefeated in conference play with a hard-fought sweep over Saint Mary's by the scores of 4-3, 4-0 in St. Peter, Minn. on Sunday afternoon. Emily Wendorff was the hitting star for the Gusties as she went 4-for-6 in the doubleheader with two triples. Callie Nelsen was the winning pitcher in the first game and Erin Truebenbach earned the win on the mound in the second game. Gustavus improves to 27-3 overall and 16-0 in the MIAC.
Women’s Tennis Picks Up Wins Over Bethel and Macalester
The Gustavus women's tennis team improved its record to 15-9 overall, 6-0 in the MIAC with wins over Bethel (8-1) and Macalester (7-2) on Saturday. Both matches were played in the Twin Cities (Bethel in Arden Hills, and Macalester in St. Paul). The Gusties are currently ranked #13 in Division III. Gustavus will play two matches at home on Sunday hosting Hamline at 10 am and St. Ben's at 4 pm.