Month: November 2014

  • Men’s Basketball Earns Victory Over Simpson In Season Opener 66-58

    Indianola, Iowa. – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s basketball team opened its season with a 66-58 victory over Simpson College on Saturday evening at Cowles Fieldhouse. Gustavus found itself in a small hole early, but managed to climb out and build a 16-point (40-24) halftime lead and would never look back on its way to the win. Chad Poppen (Jr., St. Peter,…

  • Three Goal Lead Not Enough, Men’s Hockey Ties Concordia 3-3 And Falls In Shootout

    Moorhead, Minn. – Although the Gustavus men’s hockey team jumped out to 3-0 victory with three unanswered goals, Concordia College refused to go quietly in the series-finale and responded with three consecutive goals all coming within the third period to tie the game at 3-3. Neither team could find the game-winner in the third period or…

  • David Lilly’s Late Goal Propels Men’s Soccer To 1-0 Win Over Dominican In First Round Of NCAA Tournament

    David Lilly’s Late Goal Propels Men’s Soccer To 1-0 Win Over Dominican In First Round Of NCAA Tournament

    Dubuque, Iowa – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s soccer team advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament thanks to a goal by senior captain David Lilly (Maple Grove, Minn.) in the 79th minute under snowy conditions and in 20-degree temperatures on Saturday afternoon at the Rock Bowl located on the campus of Loras College.…

  • Men’s And Women’s Cross Country Teams Take 10th Of 27 In NCAA Central Region Championships

    Men’s And Women’s Cross Country Teams Take 10th Of 27 In NCAA Central Region Championships

    Pella, Iowa. – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s and women’s cross country teams brought their 2014 seasons to a close at the NCAA Central Region Championships held Saturday afternoon on the campus of Central College. Both teams placed 10th place out of 27 teams, with the women scoring 308, the men scoring 292. The womens team improved…

  • Women’s Hockey Completes Sweep Of Concordia With 2-0 Victory

    Women’s Hockey Completes Sweep Of Concordia With 2-0 Victory

    St. Peter, Minn. – After taking home a 3-1 victory over Concordia College on Friday evening, the Gustavus Adolphus women’s hockey team completed a series sweep over the Cobbers on Saturday afternoon by securing a 2-0 win at Don Roberts Ice Rink. The victory moves the Gusties to 2-0-0 in the MIAC and 3-0-0 overall, while Concordia…

  • Women’s Basketball Defeats Crown College 81-31 in Season Opener

    Women’s Basketball Defeats Crown College 81-31 in Season Opener

    St. Peter, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus women’s basketball team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, as it defeated Crown College 81-31 in the first contest of its 2014-15 season on Saturday afternoon at Gus Young Court. “Right now people are still trying to figure out their roles,” said Head Coach Laurie…

  • Football Falls To St. Thomas 57-35 In Season Finale

    St. Paul – Despite a 14-7 lead halfway through the second quarter, the Gustavus Adolphus football team was unable to keep a surging St. Thomas team at bay in the regular season finale on Saturday afternoon at O’Shaughnessy Stadium.  The Tommies scored 36 points over the remainder of the second quarter and all of the third quarter…

  • Men’s Basketball To Open Season With Two Games In Iowa

    Men’s Basketball To Open Season With Two Games In Iowa

    St. Peter, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s basketball team will begin its 2014-15 season when it travels southward to take on two teams from the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. On Saturday, the Gusties will battle Simpson College in a 7 p.m. matchup in Indianola, Iowa and Sunday the Gusties will take on Buena Vista University at 2…

  • Women’s Swimming & Diving Tops St. Olaf 184.5-114.5

    Northfield, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus women’s swimming and diving team posted its third straight victory in as many outings with a 184.5-114.5 win over St. Olaf College on Friday night at the Skoglund Natatorium. “This meet was close early on but the team raised its level and pulled away,” said Head Coach Jon Carlson.…

  • Men’s Swimming & Diving Drops Dual To St. Olaf 188-92

    Northfield, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s swimming and diving team suffered a 188-92 setback to St. Olaf College on Friday night at the Skoglund Natatorium. “The men turned in a lot of good races and some fast swims,” said Head Coach Jon Carlson. “I’m especially pleased with the performances of Zac Solis and Dante…