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Softball Defeats Augsburg In First Round Of MIAC Playoffs
Shoreview, Minn. – The Gustavus softball team used a five-run inning in the second, then went into cruise control on its way to a 7-2 victory over Augsburg in the opening round of the MIAC Playoffs being held at the Rice Cree Fields. With the win, Gustavus advances to play St. Thomas in the second […]
Nine Football Players Named To NFF Hampshire Honor Society
Eight Gustavus Adolphus football players have been named to the 2012 National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame Hampshire Honor Society. The Hampshire Honor Society is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who have maintained a 3.2 GPA or better. Nick Alverson, Logan Becker, Elliot Herdina, Mike Jirik, Brad Kruckeberg, […]
Clause And Flotterud Compete In Opening Day Of MIAC Decathlon
Gustavus Adolphus track and field athletes Cameron Clause (Mankato, Minn.) and Matt Flotterud (Cannon Falls, Minn.) were busy competing in the MIAC Decathlon on Friday in Northfield, Minn. After the first day’s competition, Cameron Clause is in seventh with 2, 933 points and Matt Flotterud is in 12th with 2, 849 points. Clause recorded two […]
Erica Roelofs In Second After Day One Of MIAC Hepthathlon
Northfield, Minn. – After the opening day of the MIAC Heptathlon, Gustavus Adolphus senior track and field athlete Erica Roelofs (Vernon Center, Minn.) is in second place after totaling 2,494 points. Kaari Jensen of Concordia leads the field with 2,819 points, and Mandy Witschen of Saint Benedict is in third with 2,427 points. Roelofs tallied […]
Softball Heads Into MIAC Playoffs Friday, Gustavus Games To Be Broadcast On KNUJ
The Gustavus Adolphus softball team will take on Augsburg College in the opening round of the MIAC Playoffs on Friday, May 4 at 3:00 p.m. The entire tournament will be held at the Rice Creek Fields in Shoreview, Minn. At 30-8 overall and 20-2 in the MIAC, the Gusties enter the MIAC Playoffs as the […]
Men’s And Women’s Tennis Teams Set To Host MIAC Playoffs This Weekend
Preview courtesy of Matt Higgins, Assistant to the Executive Director of the MIAC The Gustavus men’s and women’s tennis teams are set to host the 2012 MIAC Playoffs this weekend in St. Peter, Minn. On the women’s side, postseason action begins Friday with No. 3 St. Olaf meeting No. 6 St. Catherine in one quarterfinal, […]
Megan Gaard Named April Female Student-Athlete Of The Month
An indisputable leader for the Gustavus women's tennis team has been senior Megan Gaard and for her outstanding play during the final month of the regular season, the Office of Sports Information has named Gaard Female Student-Athlete of the Month for April, presented by Thrivent Financial.
Mya Smith-Dennis Named April Male Student-Athlete Of The Month
After claiming its unparalleled 24th consecutive MIAC regular season title last Saturday, the Gustavus men’s tennis team is prepared to make another run through the conference playoffs this weekend with hopes of reaching the NCAA Championships. The 20th-ranked Gusties have benefitted from strong play throughout their lineup and that is undoubtedly true at the No. 1 doubles and No. 2 singles positions. Sophomore Mya Smith-Dennis had an outstanding final month of the regular season and for his efforts, the Office of Sports Information has named Smith-Dennis Male Student-Athlete of the Month for April, presented by Thrivent Financial.
Danielle Burgmeier Breaks School Record In 400-Meter Hurdles
Gustavus senior Danielle Burgmeier broke the Gustavus women’s outdoor track record in the 400-meter hurdles Wednesday night at the Mankato State University Twilight Meet in Mankato, Minn. Burgmeier crossed the finish line first with a time of 1:03.42, breaking the previous record of 1:03.61 set by Carlie Hanson in 2006.
Baseball Drops Two Games To St. Olaf
The Gustavus baseball team dropped to games to St. Olaf on Wednesday afternoon in Northfield. Gustavus lost game one 7-0, and game two, 5-4. Gustavus falls to 15-18 overall and 6-12 in MIAC play, while St. Olaf improves to 14-23 overall and 6-12 in MIAC play. Game One – After a scoreless first inning, St. […]