Archive for April, 2009Page 6
Softball Team Sweeps Bethel, Claims 600th Win In Program History
The Gustavus softball team extended its winning streak to 12 games with a doubleheader sweep of Bethel in Arden Hills on Tuesday afternoon. The Gusties 5-1 win in the first game was the 600th win in the history of the Gustavus softball program. In the second game, sophomore Erin Truebenbach pitched her second consecutive no-hitter as the Gusties won by the score of 6-0. Gustavus is now 21-3 overall and 10-0 in the MIAC.
Women’s Golf Finishes Second at Carleton Invitational
The Gustavus women's golf team rallied to shoot a tournament record 321 on Saturday, but still finished second to UW-Stevens Point at the Carleton Invitational played at Northfield Golf Club. The Gusties posted a 36-hole total of 333-321--654, while the Pointers earned the title with a total of 326-322--648. Gustavus placed four individuals in the top ten including Katie Schenfeld (6th), Kali Griggs (7th), Amanda Woodhull (8th), and Kimbra Kosak (9th).
Men’s Golf Finishes Fourth at Wartburg Invitational
The Gustavus men's golf team posted a 36-hole total of 303-296--599 to place fourth at the Wartburg Invitational in Waverly, Iowa. The Gusties were just two shots behind champion St. Thomas, which posted a total of 296-301--597. Gustavus was led by Ricky Copeland, who finished fourth at 74-70--144, and A.J. Olson, who finished seventh at 73-73--146.
Baseball Wins 4-2 In 13 Innings To Salvage Split At Bethel, Drops First Game 3-0
The Gustavus baseball team rallied to score two runs with two outs in the top of the 13th inning to defeat Bethel 4-2 to salvage a series split with the Royals on Saturday. Bethel prevailed in the first game 3-0 as the Gusties managed just four hits. In game one, Brandon Knoll was the hard-luck pitcher in the loss, while Cody Sukalski worked 11 innings in a pitching gem in game two. Tory Herman pitched two scoreless innings in relief to record the second game win.
Men’s Golf In Fifth Place After First Round of Wartburg Invitational
The Gustavus men's golf team shot a first round score of 303 and is in fifth place out of 18 teams at the Wartburg In vitational, which is being played in Waverly, Iowa. St. Thomas is in first place with a total of 296. Individually, Gustavus was led by A.J. Olson, who is in a tie for fifth place with a score of 73. The 36-hole tournament will conclude on Saturday.
Women’s Golf in Second Place After First Round of Carleton Invitational
The Gustavus women's golf team shot a first round total of 333 and is seven shots behind leader UW-Stevens Point which posted a total of 326. The Gustavus White team is in seventh place with a total of 353. Amanda Woodhull, who fired a 79 is in fourth place individually. Annie Jackson, who fired an 81 to lead the White team, is in seventh place.
Women’s Track and Field Has Strong Showing At Lee Krough Invitational
The Gustavus women's track and field team had a strong team showing at the Lee Krough Invitational on Friday in St. Peter. No team scores were kept during the meet in which over 20 teams participated. Lisa Brown (Sr., Lake Crystal, Minn.) and Kaelene Lundstrum (Jr., Bird Island, Minn.) won events with NCAA provisional qualifying standards, as Brown took first in the javelin throw with a distance of 138 feet, 1 inch and Lundstrum cleared a height of 5 feet, 6 inches in the high jump.
Men’s Track and Field Turns In Strong Performance At Lee Krough Invitational
The Gustavus men's track and field posted 14 top-eight finishes for a solid team showing at the Lee Krough Invitational on Friday in St. Peter. No team scores were kept during the meet in which over 20 teams participated. Two sprinters finished the meet with event titles in a NCAA provisional qualifying times as Tyler Geyen (Sr., Watertown, Minn.) won the 110-meter hurdles in 14.77 and Cole Carlson (Jr., Mora, Minn.) won the 400-meter dash in 48.26.
Baseball Drops Doubleheader To Concordia, 0-15, 6-10
The Gustavus baseball team was unable to overcome early deficits in each game of a doubleheader as it was swept by Concordia by the scores of 15-0 and 10-6 on Friday in St. Peter. The Cobbers scored five runs to start the first game and six runs in the beginning of the second game to force the Gusties to play from behind in both games. Gustavus, which dropped to 11-11 overall and 4-2 in the MIAC, will face Bethel in a conference doubleheader on Saturday in Arden Hills at 1 p.m.
Women’s Tennis Stays Unbeaten In Conference Play With 7-1 Win At Carleton
The Gustavus women's tennis team took an important step towards the goal of winning its 18th consecutive MIAC regular season title with a 7-1 win over Carleton in Northfield on Friday. The Gusties won five singles matches and two of the three doubles matches to improve to 11-7 overall and 4-0 in the MIAC. Carleton falls to 10-4 overall and 7-1 in the MIAC.