Archive for March, 2016Page 6
Women’s Tennis Takes Down Morningside, UM-Duluth, Falls To Division I Drake
The Gustavus Adolphus College women's tennis team went 2-1 in its busy Saturday, taking down Morningside 6-3 and UM-Duluth 8-1 at the Swanson Tennis Center, but falling to Division I Drake 4-0 in Des Moines, Iowa. Saturday's results push the Gusties to 6-3 overall.
Men’s Tennis Goes 2-1 On Busy Saturday With Wins Over Central, Martin Luther, Loss To No. 16 UW-Whitewater
In another busy Saturday, the Gustavus Adolphus College men's tennis team picked up two victories and suffered a loss against a fellow nationally-ranked foe, as it defeated Central College and Martin Luther College 9-0 at the Swanson Tennis Center and fell to No. 16 UW-Whitewater 5-4 in Jackson, Wis. With the 2-1 day, the Gusties move to 11-0 overall.
Track & Field Teams Both Take Eighth At MIAC Indoor Championships
The Gustavus men’s and women’s track & field teams put a wrap on the indoor season Saturday at the MIAC Championships. Both team placed eighth as the men scored 48 points and the women 48.5 points. St. Thomas won the conference title for both the men and women.
Softball Sweeps Doubleheader Over Dubuque, Buena Vista
The No. 25-ranked Gustavus softball team continued its winning ways Saturday at the Rochester Regional Bubble with a 2-1 victory over the University of Dubuque, followed by a 6-4 extra-inning win over Buena Vista, improving to 4-0 on the season.
Gymnastics Takes Eighth At WIAC Championships, Kopp Breaks All-Around Program Record
The Gustavus gymnastics team took eighth place at the WIAC Championships/NCGA Regional on Friday evening with a season-high score of 184.475, which is also the second highest team score in program history. The conference championship also proved to be a memorable night for the Gusties with five individual career-highs, six season-highs, and two program records.
Fischer, Swanson Sweep Weight Throw At MIAC Indoor Track & Field Championships
The Gustavus men’s and women’s track & field teams are complete with day one at the MIAC Indoor Championships and both teams boasted finishes that reached the podium, including a sweep in the weight throw. After day one, the women are in ninth place with 21 points, while the men are in seventh place with 33 points.
Tennis Teams To Host Another Full Day At Swanson Tennis Center
The Gustavus Adolphus College men’s and women’s tennis teams each host multiple matches on Saturday at the Swanson Tennis Center. The men open the day with an 8:30 a.m. match against Central College, and take on Martin Luther College at 6:30 p.m. The women also play twice, beginning with Morningside College at 9 a.m., followed by the University of Minnesota-Dultuh at 6 p.m. All matches will be available to watch live at the links above.
Gymnastics Competes In WIAC Championships/NCGA Regional Friday
The Gustavus gymnastics team has been preparing all season for this moment and the moment is almost here. The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC)/National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) West Regional begins at 6:20 p.m. Friday at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Mitchell Hall.
Lindsey Johnson & Mikayla Miller Named To Women’s Basketball All-Conference Squad
Gustavus Adolphus College women’s basketball players Lindsey Johnson (Sr., Edina, Minn.) and Mikayla Miller (So., Goodhue, Minn.) were honored by the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as All-Conference selections in its postseason awards that were released Thursday. In addition, Miranda Rice (So., Forest Lake, Minn.) was named to the MIAC Honorable Mention team.
Track & Field Set To Compete At MIAC Indoor Championships This Weekend
The Gustavus track & field teams are set to compete at the MIAC Indoor Championships this weekend, hosted by Carleton College in Northfield, Minn. The men’s heptathlon and women’s pentathlon are Thursday and Friday, while the rest of the events are Friday and Saturday. Last season, the Gustie men took ninth place with 36 points, while the women also took ninth with 29.5 points.