Archive for February, 2010Page 7

Women’s Tennis Posts 3-1 Overall Record On Saturday Against Nebraska-Omaha And Missouri Valley

The Gustavus women's tennis team posted a 1-1 record against the University of Nebraska-Omaha and a 2-0 record against Missouri Valley College on Saturday in the Swanson Tennis Center on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College. The Gusties lost 6-3 to Nebraska-Omaha at 8:30 am, and then defeated the Mavericks 6-3 later that day at 1:00 pm. Against Missouri Valley, Gustavus won 8-1 at both 8:30 am and 12:30 pm. Sam Frank and Sierra Krebsbach went 2-0 in doubles on the day, as did Marianne Barau and Megan Gaard.

Late Power Play Goals Lead Women’s Hockey Past Hamline 3-1

In a tightly contested game that remained tied through well into the third period, Gustavus scored twice late in the third period to defeat Hamline by a score of 3-1 Saturday afternoon in St. Peter, Minn. Melissa Mackley came up big for the Gusties once again, scoring the game’s first goal in the second period and later assisting on the team’s final goal late in the third period. The Gusties improved to 15-4-2 overall and 10-3-1 in the MIAC, while extending their win streak to six games.

Van Sickle Scores 25 Points As Men’s Basketball Defeats Bethel 86-52

The Gustavus men’s basketball team scored a season-high 86 points to defeat Bethel 86-52 on Saturday afternoon in St. Peter, Minn. The Gusties were led by Jesse Van Sickle who scored a season-high 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting. With the victory, Gustavus moves back into sole possession of second place in the MIAC standings with just two regular season games left to play. The Gusties improve to 14-9 overall and 12-6 in the MIAC, as Bethel drops to 11-12 overall and 7-11 in the MIAC.

Mackley’s Two Goals Spark Women’s Hockey To 5-1 Win Over Hamline

The Gustavus women's hockey team rallied from a 1-0 deficit to defeat Hamline 5-1 at Drake Arena in St. Paul on Friday night. Senior captain Melissa Mackley led the way with two goals and two assists. Danielle Justice was the winning goaltender.

Men’s Hockey Sees Seven-Game Unbeaten String End With 3-1 Loss To Hamline

The Gustavus men's hockey team held a 1-0 lead through two periods, but Hamline rallied to score three times in the third period to claim an important 3-1 win and move past the Gusties into first place in the MIAC standings. Gustavus' lone goal was scored by Patrick Dynan. The two teams will wrap up the series tomorrow night at 7:05 pm at Drake Arena in St. Paul.

Gymnastics Defeats Hamline 172.850-170.325 For First Victory Of Season

The Gustavus gymnastics team got it's first win of the season with a 172.850-170.325 victory over Hamline on Friday night in St. Paul. First year gymnast Sam Opsahl registered the only Gustavus event win of the night with a first place finish on the vault with a mark of 9.225. Danielle Thibodeau and Kelly Mathewson finished second and third in the all-around with scores of 35.625 and 35.600, respectively. Hamline's Molly Weber finished first in the all-around with a score of 36.450.

Women’s Tennis Opens Spring Season With 6-1 Loss To Northern Iowa

The Gustavus women's tennis team opened the Spring season with a 6-1 loss to Northern Iowa on Friday afternoon in Waterloo, Iowa. Gustavus is now 0-1 on the season, as Northern Iowa improves to 1-1.

Bri Radtke And Molly Geske Named To ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 5 Team

Gustavus Adolphus senior Bri Radtke and sophomore Molly Geske are two of three women's basketball student-athletes from the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) named to the 2009-10 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District 5 Team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).

Women’s Basketball Posts Convincing 67-44 Win Over St. Olaf

The Gustavus women's basketball team inched another step closer to a regular season conference title with a 67-44 win over St. Olaf at Gus Young Court in St. Peter on Wednesday night. The Gusties used a 22-1 run over an eight minute period in the first half to build a 17-point lead and never looked back on its way to an important win over the Oles. Sophomore Ava Perry turned in an outstanding performance for Gustavus as she scored a career high 18 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the field including 4-of-5 from behind the arc.

Men’s Basketball Suffers Heartbreaking Overtime Loss To St. Olaf 77-69

The Gustavus men’s basketball team let a 14-point second half lead slip away in a heartbreaking 77-69 overtime loss to St. Olaf on Wednesday night in Northfield, Minn. St. Olaf’s Bobby Fong scored a game-high 34 points (12-22), while bringing down 11 rebounds in the game. Gustavus was led by Ryan McPartland with 18 points (6-8).