Athletics

Year: 2012

  • Josh Owens Breaks MIAC Record In Pole Vault

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    Gustavus junior Josh Owens (Brooklyn Park, Minn.) broke the MIAC men’s outdoor pole vault record Saturday at the Meet of the UnSaintly in St. Paul, clearing a height of 16-6.75. Owens broke the previous record of 16-6.5, which has stood since 1983 (Dave Wenberg, Hamline). His new career mark is at the top of the…

  • Women’s Golf Set To Compete In NCAA Championships On Tuesday

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    The Gustavus Adolphus women’s golf team is poised to compete at the 2012 NCAA Women’s Golf Championships being held Tuesday, May 8 through Friday, May 11 at the Zollner Golf Course in Angola, Ind.  After finishing in second place at the 2011 MIAC Championships in early October, the Gusties earned an at-large bid into this…

  • Baseball’s Doubleheader Against St. Thomas Postponed Once Again

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    The Gustavus Adolphus baseball team’s doubleheader against St. Thomas has been postponed to Monday, May 7 at 2:30 p.m.  The games were originally re-scheduled to take place on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Season Schedule

  • Men’s Tennis Claims MIAC Playoff Title

    Men’s Tennis Claims MIAC Playoff Title

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    The Gustavus men’s tennis team earned an automatic berth to the NCAA Championship by winning the 2012 MIAC Playoff Title with impressive wins over St. Thomas, 5-1 in the semifinals, and Carleton, 5-0 in the championship match on Saturday night in St. Peter, Minn. The Gusties defended last year’s playoff title, improving to 20-7, and…

  • Women’s Tennis Falls To Carleton 5-3 In MIAC Playoff Title Match

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    For the first time in the six-year history of the MIAC Women’s Tennis Playoffs, Gustavus did not claim the title. After defeating the Gusties 5-4 for the MIAC regular title on April 29, the Carleton Knights responded with a 5-3 decision over defending champion Gustavus on Saturday night in St. Peter, Minn. The Knights will…

  • Softball Falls To St. Thomas In MIAC Playoff Championship 8-0

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    The Gustavus softball team picked up a 5-2 upset victory over St. Thomas on Saturday afternoon in Shoreview, Minn., but fell in game two of the MIAC Playoff title game 8-0 to the Tommies, ending its season with a 34-9 overall record.

  • Softball Advances To MIAC Title Game With 7-1Win Over Saint Mary’s

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    The Gustavus softball team advanced to the MIAC Playoff title game Saturday afternoon with a 7-1 victory over Saint Mary’s in Shoreview, Minn. The Gusties will face St. Thomas in the championship game at 1:00 p.m. The Tommies defeated the Gusties 9-0 Friday.

  • Baseball Doubleheader Versus St. Thomas Postponed To Sunday

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    The Gustavus baseball team’s doubleheader today versus St. Thomas has been postponed to Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at the Gustie Baseball Field in St. Peter, Minn. Tomorrow’s scheduled doubleheader against Buena Vista University has been cancelled.

  • Matt Flotterud Finishes Fifth At MIAC Decathlon

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    Northfield, Minn. – After laying in the weeds on the opening day of competition at the MIAC Decathlon, Gustavus Adolphus sophomore track and field athlete Matt Flotterud (Cannon Falls, Minn.) made his move with an outstanding performance on day two.  Flotterud, who was in 12th place with 2,849 points after day one, tallied 2,756 points…

  • Erica Roelofs Takes Silver In MIAC Heptathlon

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    Northfield, Minn. – In keeping with a strong tradition of success in the heptathlon, Gustavus Adolphus senior Erica Roelofs (Vernon Center, Minn.) did not disappoint in the final day of the MIAC Multi’s held Saturday afternoon at the Carleton Track and Field Complex.  Roelofs compiled 1, 771 points on day two of the competition to…