Archive for September, 2009

Rachel Iblings’ First Half Goal Sparks Women’s Soccer Team To 2-0 Win Over Saint Mary’s

The Gustavus women's soccer team improved to 6-3-0 overall and 2-2-0 in the MIAC with a 2-0 win over Saint Mary's University on Wednesday afternoon. Rachel Iblings scored the gamewinner off of a 25-yard direct kick in the first half and then Becca Hagen added some insurance with another goal in the second half. Chelsea Bayer picked up the shutout in the nets for the Gusties.

Katie Schenfeld, Taylor Drenttel Named MIAC Golfers of the Week

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference golf coaches have named Gustavus golfers Katie Schenfeld, and Taylor Drenttel as well as St. Thomas' Amy Anderson MIAC Golfers of the Week. Schenfeld and Drenttel tied for seventh place at the Southwest State Invitational, while Anderson finished first at the St. Ben's Fall Classic.

Former Gustavus Football Player Ryan Hoag Makes UFL’s New York Sentinels Roster

"After six failed training camps, a new ACL, a supposed lost step, age against me, and self proclaimed worst training camp of all time, I have finally made the opening day roster. I am thrilled!" Ryan Hoag's comments after making the UFL's New York Sentinels regular season roster. Read the rest of Hoag's blog as he chronicles his attempt to make a pro football team for the 11th time.

Saul Menendez Named MIAC Men’s Golfer of the Week

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference golf coaches have selected Gustavus freshman Saul Menendez (Gijon, Asturias, Spain) as the Co-MIAC Golfer of the Week. Menendez shares the honor with Ben Vangsness of Saint John's.

Men’s Soccer Battles Saint Mary’s To 1-1 Tie In Two Overtimes

The Gustavus men's soccer team got a second half goal from Grant Steine to tie the score at 1-1, but that would be the only goal of the night for the Gusties as they had to settle for a 1-1 tie in two overtimes. Gustavus is now 4-2-3 overall and 2-1-1 in the MIAC.

Former Gustavus Football Player Ryan Hoag Competing For Spot On UFL’s New York Sentinel Squad

Former Gustavus football player Ryan Hoag, who has taken part in numerous NFL Training Camps, is taking one last shot at professional football as he is trying out for the New York Sentinels of the new United Football League. Hoag shares his thoughts about training camp with the Sentinels in a blog for the Gustavus Athletics Web Site.

Women’s Golf Finishes Second At Southwest State Invitational

The Gustavus women's golf team posted a 36-hole total of 317-326--643 to finish second out of 14 teams at the Southwest Minnesota State Invitational played at Marshall Golf Club. Nebraska-Omaha won the tournament with a total of 322-315--637. Individually, Taylor Drenttel (79-80--159) and Katie Schenfeld (80-79--159) tied for seventh place.

Women’s Cross Country Places 19th At Roy Griak Invitational

The Gustavus women's cross country team finished 19th out of 37 teams at the Roy Griak Invitational hosted by the University of Minnesota on Saturday. The Gusties were led by senior Vanessa Jones, who placed 82nd with a time of 25:23.7.

Schmidt Wins Singles Title, Krebsbach/Frank Claim Doubles Title At ITA Midwest Regional Championships

Top-seeded Kathryn Schmidt (So./Hopkins, Minn.) of Carleton College won the singles title and the duo of Samantha Frank and Sierra Krebsbach (Sr., North Oaks, Minn.) of Gustavus Adolphus College won the doubles title at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)/Wilson Midwest Regional which was played at Gustavus this past weekend. The Wilson/ITA Midwest Regional at Gustavus featured the top small college tennis players from 19 schools in the states of Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois.

Men’s Cross Country Places 19th Out of 35 At Roy Griak Invitational

The Gustavus men's cross country team placed 19th out of 35 teams at the Roy Griak Invitational hosted by the University of Minnesota on Saturday. The Gusties were led by Nick Ross who placed 74th in a time of 28:17.