Archive for May, 2009Page 6

Women’s Outdoor Track and Field MIAC Championship Preview

The Gustavus women's track and field team will take participate in the MIAC Outdoor Championships this Friday and Saturday at Carleton College. The Gusties finished second at the outdoor meet a year ago and placed second at the indoor championships in March. Coach Tom Thorkelson's squad will attempt to use its talent and depth to sneak past St. Thomas into the top spot this year. The meet begins at 2:00 pm on Friday and then on Saturday, events begin at 1:00 pm.

Men’s Track and Field MIAC Championships Preview

The Gustavus men's track and field team will compete in the MIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships this Friday and Saturday at Carleton College. Senior hurdler Tyler Geyen and junior sprinter Cole Carlson are ranked among the elite performers in the conference heading into the weekend championships. The meet begins at 2:00 pm on Friday and continues on Saturday beginning at 1:00 pm.

Women’s Tennis Selected To Host NCAA Regional This Weekend

The Gustavus women's tennis team has been selected to host one of eight NCAA Regional Tournaments this Thursday through Saturday. Six teams will play for the chance to advance to the NCAA Team Championship Finals in Lawrenceville, Georgia, May 19-21. The teams coming to St. Peter include Luther, Edgewood, Wheaton, St. Scholastica, and UW-Whitewater.

Softball Team Receives NCAA Tournament Berth

The Gustavus softball team, which won the MIAC Regular Season Championship with a 21-1 record and finished second at the MIAC Tournament, has received an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Gusties, who are the #7 seed in the Indianola Regional, will face #2 seed Central on Thursday at a time yet to be determined.

Three Gustavus Softball Players Named to MIAC All-Tournament Team

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has announced the 2009 MIAC All-Tournament team and three Gustavus players have been selected for the prestigious honor. They are senior shortstop Rachael Click, senior centerfielder Emily Klein, and sophomore pitcher Erin Truebenbach. The Gusties, who are 35-7, finished second in the tournament compiling a record of 2-2 and will now play in the NCAA Tournament this weekend in Indianola, Iowa.

Men’s Tennis Selected To Host NCAA Regional This Weekend

The Gustavus men's tennis team has been selected to host one of eight NCAA Regional Tournaments this weekend. Play will begin on Friday, May 8 with Luther (36-5) facing Concordia (Wis.) (14-10) in one of two first round matches. The University of Wisconsin at Whitewater (21-8) will face the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire (24-9) in the other first round match. On Saturday, May 9, Gustavus (25-8) will play the winner of the UW-Whitewater/UW-Eau Claire match in the second round.

Kaelene Lundstrum Named MIAC Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week

Gustavus Adolphus junior Kaelene Lundstrum (Bird Island, Minn./BOLD) was named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week for the week ending May 3, 2009. Lundstrum captured first place in the MIAC Heptathlon with a seven event point total of 4,550 points. The score was an NCAA provisional qualifying mark and ranks fifth among Division III competitors.

Men’s Tennis Coach Steve Wilkinson Featured on WCCO’s Rosen’s Sports Sunday Show

Gustavus men's tennis coach Steve Wilkinson, who recently announced he will be retiring at the end of the current school year, was featured in a story that aired on WCCO's Rosen Sports Sunday program on Sunday, May 2. The story chronicles Wilkinson's unparalleled success over the past 39 years directing the Gustavus men's tennis program.

Women’s Track and Field Competes At Meet of the UnSaintly

The Gustavus women's track and field team turned in strong results at Meet of the UnSaintly hosted by Hamline University on Saturday. Lisa Brown (Sr., Lake Crystal, Minn.) recorded two NCAA provisional marks after winning the javelin (44.06 meters) and finishing third in the shot put (12.9 meters). Sam Broderius (So., Hector, Minn.) took first place in the shot put and sixth place in the discus with NCAA provisional distances of 13.51 meters and 44.53 meters, respectively.

Men’s Track and Field Competes At Meet of the UnSaintly

The Gustavus men's track and field team turned in eight top five finishes at the Meet of the UnSaintly hosted by Hamline University on Saturday. Tyler Geyen (Sr., Watertown, Minn.) set a new school record in the 100-meter hurdles with a NCAA provisional time of 14.49 for first place. The strongest event showing was in the javelin throw where four Gusties placed in the top five led by Chad Arlt (Sr., St. Michael, Minn.), who won with the distance of 53.87 meters. No team scores were kept at the meet.