Archive for November, 2015
Women’s Hockey Remains At No. 9 In USCHO.com Poll
Following a weekend in which it faced the toughest of competition, the Gustavus Adolphus College women's hockey team remained at No. 9 in the most recent USCHO.com poll that was released Monday. The Gusties competed well, but fell to No. 2 Elmira College 2-1 and No. 1 Plattsburgh State 5-3 this past Saturday and Sunday at the Panther/Cardinal Classic in Middlebury, Vermont.
Eder-Zdechlik Named MIAC Women’s Hockey Athlete-Of-The-Week
The Gustavus women's hockey team faced the nation's toughest schedule - literally - over the weekend and competed well in narrow losses against both the No. 1 and 2 ranked teams in Division III. Senior forward Allison Eder-Zdechlik (Stillwater, Minn.) was certainly up to the challenge, as she continued her scoring streak with a goal in each game against the nation's best to extend her impressive goal and point streaks. For her performance, the MIAC sports information directors honored Eder-Zdechlik Monday with the MIAC Women's Hockey Athlete-of-the-Week award.
Men’s Basketball Wins Shootout 97-90 Over Buena Vista
The Gustavus men’s basketball team used another strong second half to come away with a 97-90 victory over Buena Vista University on Sunday evening to improve to 2-1 overall. Much like the strong start to the second half in their last outing against Simpson, the Gusties started today’s second frame with a 17-2 run to take a 62-55 lead and never looked back.
Women’s Hockey Taken Down By No. 1 Plattsburgh State 5-3
Despite taking a 3-1 lead into the game's final period, the Gustavus Adolphus College women's hockey team was not able to hold off the nation's top team in Plattsburgh State University, falling 5-3 to the two-time defending national champion and current No. 1 Cardinals on Sunday afternoon at Chip Kenyon ‘85 Arena. The loss drops the Gusties to 3-3-2 overall and 1-3-0 against ranked opponents, while Plattsburgh State improves to an unblemished 9-0-0 on the season.
Men’s Basketball Hosts Buena Vista Today In Makeup Game
After poor driving conditions postponed the originally scheduled game between the Gustavus men's basketball team and Buena Vista on Nov. 20, the two squads are set to face each other at 4 p.m. Sunday at Gus Young Court in St. Peter. In their last time out, the Gusties team defeated Simpson College 71-62 in the home opener last Saturday. The Gusties started the second half with the hot hand, going on a 19-6 run for their largest lead of the night at 53-33, propelling them to victory and a 1-1 start to the season. The Buena Vista men’s basketball team is coming off an 87-86 loss at Augsburg College on Wednesday night. Despite leading with 2:39 left in the game, the Beavers were unable to hold on for the win, dropping their third consecutive game to start the season 0-3.
Women’s Hockey Falls To No. 2 Elmira 2-1
The No. 9 Gustavus Adolphus College women's hockey team was not able to hold onto an early lead and suffered a 2-1 loss to No. 2 Elmira College on Saturday afternoon at Chip Kenyon ‘85 Arena. The loss drops the Gusties to 3-2-2 overall and 1-2-0 against ranked opponents, while the Soaring Eagles improve to 7-1-0 on the season.
Women’s Hockey To Head East For Competitive Panther/Cardinal Classic This Weekend
The Gustavus Adolphus College women’s hockey team is set to travel to Middlebury, Vermont where it will participate in the Panther/Cardinal Classic at Middlebury College. On Saturday, the Gusties will take on defending national runner-up and current No. 2 Elmira College at 4 p.m., and Sunday, will face two-time defending national champion and current No. 1 Plattsburgh State University at 1 p.m.
Women’s Basketball Breaks Century Mark In 106-93 Road Win Over Buena Vista
For just the sixth time in program history, the Gustavus Adolphus College women's basketball team eclipsed the 100-point mark in a single game, as it defeated Buena Vista University 106-93 on Tuesday evening at Siebens Fieldhouse. The Gusties' 106 points is the first time the program has hit the century mark since February 9, 2002 and ties for fourth most all-time in a single game, with 113 being the record set on November 16, 1990 - a 113-34 victory over Mount St. Clare College.
Eder-Zdechlik Named To D3hockey.com Women’s National First Team Of The Week
ST. PETER, Minn. – Gustavus Adolphus College women’s hockey player Allison Eder-Zdechlik (Stillwater, Minn.) was named to the D3hockey.com Women’s National Team of the Week that was announced Tuesday afternoon. Eder-Zdechlik was one of six Division III players from around the nation to be selected to the first team. Eder-Zdechlik scored four of Gustavus’s six total goals in […]
Pesik, Sonnek Named MIAC Swimming & Diving Athletes Of The Week
Releases courtesy of Matt Higgins, MIAC Assistant Executive Director PESIK The Gustavus women’s swimming and diving team and standout first-year swimmer Haley Pesik (Eagan, Minn.) had a busy – and very successful – week in front of the team’s home fans in St. Peter, Minn. The Gusties hosted both the Gustie Sprint Invite and the […]