Archive for May, 2015
Motasem ALhouni Named ITA’s Most Improved Player
SKILLMAN, N.J. – Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis player Motasem ALhouni (Sr., Tripoli, Libya) has been named the Intercollegiate Tennis Association’s (ITA) Most Improved Player-of-the-Year, in its Division III National Awards that were announced May 20. More than 300 coaches participated in the award selection process, serving on regional and/or national selection committees. The award caps a decorated final […]
Gustie Athletics Unique Path Series—The Cancun Connection
In 2011, the Gustavus Adolphus football team took its first trip to Cancun, Mexico to compete against local club teams and perform service work, opening the doors for a unique athletic and academic opportunity for both Cancun natives and the Gustavus population. Saint Peter, Minn. – As a new addition to the Gustavus Adolphus athletic […]
Elizabeth Weiers Finishes 11th At NCAA Outdoor Track And Field Championships
Elizabeth Weiers finished in 11th place in the hammer throw at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Friday afternoon. CANTON, NY – Gustavus Adolphus track and field hammer specialist Elizabeth Weiers (Sr., Le Center, Minn.) finished in 11th place out of 21 throwers at the 2015 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships held at St. […]
ALhouni, Saenz Eliminated From NCAA Doubles Tournament
Senior Motasem ALhouni saw his Gustavus career come to an end in the NCAA Doubles Quarterfinals on Friday MASON, OHIO – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis doubles team of Motasem ALhouni (Sr., Tripoli, Libya) and Andres Saenz (So., Cancun, Mexico) was defeated in the quarterfinal round of the NCAA Individual Doubles Tournament played at the Lindner […]
Elizabeth Weiers Earns Academic All-District Honors
Elizabeth Weiers became the seventh Gustavus student-athlete to earn CoSIDA Academic All-District honors in 2014-15 St. Peter, Minn. – The 2014-15 Capital Once Academic All-District Men’s and Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country Teams, selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America, have been released to recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances […]
ALhouni, Saenz Advance In NCAA Individual Doubles Tourney
Andres Saenz (pictured) and partner Motasem ALhouni earned a come-from-behind victory in their first round matchup at the NCAA Individual Doubles Tournament. MASON, OHIO – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis tandem of Motasem ALhouni (Sr., Tripoli, Libya) and Andres Saenz (So., Cancun, Mexico) were victorious in their first round matchup at the NCAA Individual Doubles Tournament […]
Elizabeth Weiers Named Winner Of Elite 89 Award For Second Straight Season
Liz Weiers has earned the NCAA Elite 89 for the second year in a row. Canton, New York – For the second year in a row, Gustavus Adolphus senior track and field athlete Elizabeth Weiers (Le Center, Minn.) has been named the recipient of the Elite 89 award for the 2014 NCAA Division III Track […]
Mike Carroll Steps Down As Head Baseball Coach, Will Continue As Head Women’s Hockey Coach And Don Roberts Ice Rink Manager
St. Peter, Minn. – Mike Carroll, head baseball and women’s hockey coach at Gustavus Adolphus College, has decided to step away from his duties as head baseball coach after 19 seasons. Carroll will remain at the helm of the women’s hockey program, while also serving as rink manager for Don Roberts Ice Rink. “We would […]
Lizzy Stanczyk Earns Women’s Tennis’ Elite 22 Award
BLOOMINGTON, MINN. – Gustavus Adolphus women’s tennis player Lizzy Stanczyk (Jr., Plymouth, Wis.) was recently recognized as the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s Women’s Tennis Elite 22 Award Winner. The Elite 22 Award is awarded to the the student-athlete with the highest grade point average at the conference championship in their sport. “Our team is very proud of Lizzy […]
Three Men’s Tennis Players Set To Compete At NCAA Championships
Mohanad Al-Houni, Motasem Al-Houni, and Andres Saenz will compete at the NCAA Men's Tennis Singles and Doubles Championships this weekend in Mason, Ohio. St. Peter, Minn. – A trio of Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis players will compete on the national stage later this week as the NCAA Division III Men’s Tennis Committee has selected the […]