Archive for April, 2010Page 7
Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Places Third At Central College Invite
The Gustavus men’s outdoor track and field team got the outdoor season started by compiling 97 points to finish in third place at the Central College Invitational on Saturday afternoon in Pella, Iowa. The Gusties tallied four event wins and 14 top five finishes at the meet. Central College won the meet with 222.50 points, as Minnesota Duluth placed second with 212.50 points.
Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Takes Fourth At Central College Invite
The Gustavus women’s outdoor track and field team got the outdoor season started with a fourth place finish at the Central College Invite on Saturday in Pella, Iowa. The Gusties registered 10 top five finishes for a total of 90.50 points. Individual event winners included Janey Helland in the long jump (18’ 01.75”) and Sam Broderius in the discus throw (137’ 11”).
Women’s Tennis Takes Third At Midwest Invitational
The Gustavus women's tennis team went 2-1 at the Midwest Invitational held April 2-3, in Madison, Wisc. The Gusties defeated Washington University (Mo.) 7-2 in the opening round of play on Friday. In the semifinal match later that day, Gustavus suffered a narrow 5-4 loss to the University of Chicago. Chicago went on to defeat Denison in the Championship match 5-2. Gustavus edged DePauw University 5-4 to take third place on Saturday.
Softball Opens MIAC Play With Sweep Over Bethel 10-4, And 3-1
The Gustavus softball team opened up its MIAC season with a doubleheader sweep over Bethel on Wednesday afternoon in Arden Hills, Minn. Gustavus defeated the Royals 10-4 in game one, and 3-1 in game two. Betsie Collins got the win in game one, as Erin Truebenbach pitched a complete game for the win in game two. Lisa Klass had a good day at the plate, as she went 5-for-7 with a double and four runs. Gustavus is now 7-5 overall and 2-0 in the MIAC, while Bethel drops to 8-10 overall and 0-2 in the MIAC.