Men’s Basketball Set To Begin MIAC Playoffs

The Gustavus men’s basketball team is set to compete in the MIAC Playoffs, which begin with quarterfinal games on Tuesday night. The Gusties, who are the #2 seed in the six-team playoff, have an opening round bye. Gustavus finished the season 15-10 overall and 13-7 in the MIAC.

The Gustavus Adolphus men’s basketball team completed the regular season with a 79-74 win over Saint John’s on Saturday afternoon, finishing in second place in the conference standings.  The Gusties have the #2 seed in the 2010 MIAC Playoffs, which begin on Tuesday night.  Gustavus finished the season 15-10 overall and 13-7 in the MIAC.  The Gusties will host #3 seed Augsburg on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 pm.

Quarterfinals: Tuesday, February 23
#3 Augsburg 86 #6 Saint John’s 75
#4 Carleton 71 #5 Hamline 63

Semifinals: Thursday, February 25
Highest Remaining Seed at #2 Gustavus, 7:30 p.m.
Lowest Remaining Seed at #1 St. Thomas, 7:45 p.m. (at Concordia-St. Paul)

Championship: Saturday, February 27
Semifinal winners at Highest Remaining Seed, 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m.
* MIAC Playoff Champion earns the MIAC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.