Athletics

Month: August 2012

  • Men’s Soccer Back On Campus And Hard At Work

    Men’s Soccer Back On Campus And Hard At Work

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    St. Peter, Minn. – The Gustavus men’s soccer team was out on the training fields for its second practice of the day on day number five of fall training camp Wednesday afternoon.  The Gusties were the first to report to camp this summer, arriving Friday, Aug. 17 during the afternoon hours. Head Coach Mike Middleton,…

  • Gustie Swimmer Anna Eames Featured By Star Tribune’s Craig Malveaux

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    Gustavus Adolphus swimmer Anna Eames has been featured by Star Tribune staff writer Craig Malveaux in a piece entitled Anna Eames: Strokes of pluck.  Anna, a to-be senior and native of Hopkins, Minn., will attempt to defend her 2008 gold medal in the 100 butterfly at the 2012 Paralympic Games set to begin with the opening…

  • Cross Country Tearing Up Campus In 2012 Preseason Training

    Cross Country Tearing Up Campus In 2012 Preseason Training

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    St. Peter, Minn. – On Sunday, August 19, the Gustavus men’s and women’s cross country teams reported to campus for preseason training with one common theme in mind: come ready to work.  After finishing third at last year’s MIAC Championships, the women are looking to make another push at a top three conference finish, while…

  • Football Back On Campus For Training Camp

    Football Back On Campus For Training Camp

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    St. Peter, Minn. – The Gustavus football team was in shells (helmets and shoulder pads) for the first time on Tuesday morning at Hollingsworth Field, and the familiar sound of  thudding pads could be heard on the north end of campus.  Head Coach Peter Haugen, who in his fourth year at the head of the…

  • Women’s Soccer Reports To Fall Camp For Fresh Start In 2012

    Women’s Soccer Reports To Fall Camp For Fresh Start In 2012

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    St. Peter, Minn. – The Gustavus women’s soccer team reported for it’s 2012 preseason training on Friday, August 17.  In Head Coach Laura Burnett-Kurie’s first season at the head of the program, the Gusties will look to improve on a 5-12 (3-8 MIAC) record from a year ago. The Gustie women’s soccer team entered preseason…

  • Men’s Tennis Earns Academic Honors From ITA

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    Skillman, New Jersey – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis team was one of 48 teams in NCAA Division III to be honored by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) as an All-Academic Team in 2012.  To go along with the team bringing home All-Academic recognition, the Gusties had five individuals receive Scholar-Athlete distinction, including Patrick Clark…

  • Gustavus Set To Induct Nine New Members Into Athletics Hall Of Fame

    Gustavus Set To Induct Nine New Members Into Athletics Hall Of Fame

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    St. Peter, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics Department has selected nine individuals into its Athletics Hall of Fame.  The 2012 class of inductees include Rhonda Gorseth Alberts `93 (Gymnastics), Brian Brekke `95 (Football), Kara Bloomquist Drekonja `96 (Cross Country), Brett Gross `96 (Track & Field), Brock Guettler `92 (Basketball), Mark Kruger `86 (Tennis),…

  • Football Holds 22nd Annual Alumni Golf Tournament

    Football Holds 22nd Annual Alumni Golf Tournament

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    Le Sueur, Minn. – Over 140 alumni, family, and friends of the Gustavus Adolphus football team ascended on the Le Sueur Country Club to take part in the 22nd Annual Golden Gustie Alumni Golf Tournament on Friday afternoon. “This is an awesome time and it was a great day,” said Head Coach Peter Haugen.  “There…