Archive for April, 2010Page 6

Secor, Helland, and Baker Shine For Women’s Track & Field At Lee Krough Invitational

The Gustavus women’s outdoor track and field team registered 20 top five finishes and three individual event wins at the Lee Krough Invitational held at the Gustavus Outdoor Track and Field Complex on Saturday afternoon in St. Peter, Minn. Laura Secor, Janey Helland, and Sarah Baker were the top Gustavus performers at the meet. Secor won the 1500-meter relay (4:49.17), Helland won the long jump (17’ 10.25”), and Baker won high jump (5’ 3”). No team scores were kept at the meet.

Men’s Tennis Stays Unbeaten In MIAC Play With 8-1 Win At Saint John’s

The Gustavus men's tennis team improved its MIAC record to 4-0 with an 8-1 win at Saint John's on Friday evening. Gustavus won the #1 and #2 doubles matches to take a 2-1 lead after doubles play and then swept the six singles matches without dropping a set on its way to the 8-1 victory.

Men’s Soccer Coach Larry Zelenz Announces Resignation

Larry Zelenz, the head men’s soccer coach at Gustavus Adolphus College for the past 24 years and the winningest coach in the program’s history with 280 wins, has announced that he will resign his position as men’s soccer coach and assistant athletics director for intramurals and club sports at the end of the current school year.

Track & Field Set To Host Lee Krough Invitational

The Gustavus men's and women's outdoor track and field teams are set to host the Lee Krough Invitational on Saturday, April 10th, at the Gustavus Track and Field Complex in St. Peter, Minn. Field events are set to begin at 11:00 a.m. Participating schools will include Minnesota State Mankato, Martin Luther, Minnesota Duluth, Saint Mary's, Bethany Lutheran, and Winona State. For further information see the Heats Sheets link below.

Softball Splits Doubleheader at St. Olaf

The Gustavus softball team struggled a bit in Northfield on Wednesday afternoon rallying from an 8-3 loss in game one to claim a convincing 12-3 win in game two. Kirsten Prunty led the Gusties offensively as she was 5-for-6 in the two games with two home runs and four RBI.

Softball Claims Impressive Sweep Over #20 UW-La Crosse

The Gustavus softball team increased its win streak to four games by sweeping #20 UW-La Crosse by the scores of 2-0 and 5-2 in La Crosse, Wis. on Thursday afternoon. Callie Nelsen tossed a complete game shutout in game one, while Betsie Collins scattered three hits and allowed two runs in picking up the win on the mound in game two.

Baseball Drops MIAC Opener To St. Olaf 7-3, and 3-2

The Gustavus baseball team opened its MIAC season with a pair of losses to St. Olaf, 7-3 and 3-2, on Wednesday afternoon in Northfield, Minn. Alan Woitas (2-2) and Cody Sukalski (2-2) suffered losses on the hill for the Gusties. Andrew Woitas was 2-3 in game one, as both Alan Woitas and Tory Hermans were 3-4 in game two.

Klass And Collins Named MIAC Athletes Of The Week

Two members of the Gustavus softball team earned MIAC Softball Athletes of the Week honors yesterday. Sophomore second baseman Lisa Klass earned player of the week honors while senior pitcher Betsie Collins was awarded pitcher of the week.

Softball Doubleheader at St. Olaf Postponed Due To Rain, Re-scheduled for Wednesday

The St. Olaf-Gustavus Adolphus College softball doubleheader scheduled for Tuesday at 4 pm in Northfield has been postponed by rain and will be played on Wednesday at 4 pm in Northfield.

Baseball Struggles To Score, Drops Doubleheader To UW-La Crosse

The Gustavus baseball team struggled to score runs in La Crosse, Wisc. on Monday afternoon, dropping a doubleheader to UW-La Crosse 5-1 and 3-1. Gustavus got five hits, yet left nine runners on base in game one. In game two, the Gusties got seven hits, but failed to bring in runners, leaving eight left stranded. Leading the Gusties on the day was Tory Herman (5-8) and Andrew Woitas (4-7).