Athletics

Month: February 2012

  • Women’s Hockey Returns To MIAC Action This Weekend Against Hamline

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    After a disappointing 5-1 loss at the University of Wisconsin-Superior Tuesday night, the Gustavus women’s hockey team returns to MIAC action this weekend against Hamline University. The Gusties enter as the No. 5 team in the land with a 14-1-2 overall record and 9-0-1 mark in the MIAC, while the Pipers are currently riding a…

  • Billy Schultze Named January Male Student-Athlete Of The Month

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    The Gustavus men’s swimming and diving team had a strong showing during the month of January, which included a victory over Carleton, second place at the seven-team Grinnell Invite and tough loss at conference stronghold St. Thomas. Through wins and losses, though, senior Billy Schultze has been a consistent force for the Gustie men and…

  • Men’s Hockey Shut Out By Hamline 4-0

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    St. Paul, Minn. – The Gustavus men’s hockey team was shut out 4-0 by Hamline University in a special Thursday night edition of MIAC hockey played at the Drake Ice Arena.  Piper goaltender Beau Christian had an answer for everything Gustavus threw at him, making a total of 33 saves on the way to his…

  • Alissa Tinklenberg Named January Female Student-Athlete Of The Month

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    The Gustavus women’s swimming & diving team took to the pool each weekend in January and never lost a competition, winning all four meets. The Gustie women have proved their great team success, but one individual in particular has shown sheer dominance every time she dives into the pool. Sophomore Alissa Tinklenberg won 15 of…

  • Molly Geske Earns Academic All-District Honors

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    Gustavus women’s basketball player Molly Geske (Mendota Heights, Minn.) has been named to the 2012 Capital One Academic All-District Women’s Basketball Team for District 6, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Geske, a senior guard/forward, is a public accounting major with a 3.96 GPA.

  • Men’s Hockey To Skate Against Hamline This Thursday And Friday

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    The Gustavus men’s hockey team will embark on an away/home series against Hamline University this Thursday, Feb. 2nd and Friday, Feb. 3rd.  The Gusties and Pipers will face-off at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday night at the Drake Ice Arena in St. Paul.  On Friday night, Gustavus will host Hamline at Don Roberts Ice Rink for…

  • Women’s Basketball Falls On The Road To St. Olaf 67-55

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    The Gustavus women’s basketball team couldn’t complete the regular season series sweep over St. Olaf, falling 67-55 Wednesday night in Northfield, Minn. Gustavus and St. Olaf split the series after the Gusties won game one 62-48 on Jan. 2. With the loss, the Black and Gold fall to 16-4 overall and 14-3 in the MIAC,…

  • Men’s Basketball Holds On Late For 64-63 Win Over St. Olaf

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    St. Peter, Minn. – Despite nearly giving the game away in the final minute, the Gustavus men’s basketball team was able to hold off St. Olaf for a 64-63 victory on Gus Young Court.  The Gusties shot 57.7-percent in the second half, building a nine-point lead (62-53) with 4:24 left to play and holding on…

  • Laura Burnett-Kurie Named Head Women’s Soccer Coach

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    Gustavus Adolphus College has named Laura Burnett-Kurie the new head coach of its women’s soccer program. Burnett-Kurie, a 2008 graduate of Hobart and William Smith Colleges (N.Y.), is replacing Mike Stehlik who resigned at the conclusion of the 2011 season.

  • Women’s Basketball Back On The Road Wednesday Against St. Olaf

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    The Gustavus women’s basketball team travels to Northfield, Minn. tonight for a 7:30 p.m. match-up with St. Olaf College. The Gusties enter as the No. 2 team in the MIAC with a 14-2 league mark and 16-3 overall record, while the Oles are four games behind in the conference standings as the No. 3 team…