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Cross Country Hosts Gustavus Alumni Meet
ST. PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus men’s and women’s cross country teams host the 2016 Gustie Alumni Meet Saturday at the Linnaeus Arboretum. Both men and women will run the 5k. Women are scheduled to begin the race at 10 a.m., while the men will take off at 10: 45 a.m. Saint John’s University will also […]
Volleyball Wins Home Opener In Shutout Fashion Over Martin Luther
Playing in front of its home crowd for the first time this season, the Gustavus volleyball team didn’t disappoint, treating the fans to a straight-set victory (25-20, 25-17, 25-21) over Martin Luther College on Wednesday, improving to 4-1 overall.
Men’s Soccer Earns First Win Of Season 5-0 Over Martin Luther
Playing on the alternative field on campus due to poor field conditions on the Gustie Soccer Field, the Gustavus men’s soccer team claimed its first victory of the season, 5-0 over Martin Luther College, to improve to 1-3 overall.
Women’s Soccer Ties In Double Overtime At UW-River Falls
Gustavus women's soccer and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls ended in a 0-0 stalemate after double overtime Wednesday night at Ramer Soccer Field.
Thomas Knobbe Named MIAC Men’s Cross Country Athlete Of The Week
The Gustavus men's cross country team and senior star Thomas Knobbe (Sr., Decorah, Iowa) both started the 2016 season in style at the Crown Invite. Knobbe was the top Division III runner with a time of 26:46, and he finished second overall in the 80-runner field. The Gusties had similar success, finishing second in the five-team field. Both Knobbe and his team were second only to the University of Minnesota-Duluth, a Division II opponent. For his performance, Knobbe was named MIAC Men's Cross Country Athlete-of-the-Week.
Ashley Becker Named MIAC Women’s Soccer Athlete Of The Week
After a breakthrough 2015 season, Gustavus and Ashley Becker (So., Farmington, Minn.) appear to be ready for an encore performance in 2016. The Gusties and their sophomore goalkeeper posted back-to-back shutouts last week to start 2-0 for the first time since 2009. Becker made five saves in a 3-0 win over Nebraska Wesleyan Thursday, and she stayed perfect by tying her career high with nine saves in a tight 1-0 win over UW-LaCrosse Saturday. For her performance, Becker was named MIAC Women's Soccer Athlete-of-the-Week.
Brendan Boche Named MIAC Football Special Teams Athlete Of The Week
Brendan Boche had a perfect day kicking the football for Gustavus (1-0) in the team's 35-6 season-opening win over Westminster (Mo.). The Gustie junior was a perfect 5-for-5 on extra point attempts, and his kickoffs – six for 365 yards (60.8 average) with one touchback – played a big part in the field-position battle. For his performance, Boche was named MIAC Football Special Teams Athlete-of-the-Week.
Two-Match Week Ahead Of Women’s Soccer
The Gustavus women’s soccer team opens a two-match week as they travel to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wednesday at 5 p.m. Friday, Gustavus hosts Crown College at 4 p.m. at Gustie Soccer Field.
Women’s Swimmer Kate Reilly Named Preseason All-American
CollegeSwimming.com announced its 2016-17 Division III Preseason All-America selections this week and Gustavus women’s swimmer Kate Reilly (Jr., Hastings, Minn.) was named to the All-America team in the 50 freestyle. Selections were based on the times of both returning and incoming swimmers with input from coaches and sports information contacts.
Men’s Golf Takes Third Of 16 At Transylvania Fall Invite
Going up against a competitive field at the Transylvania Fall Invite, the Gustavus men’s golf team finished in third place out of 16 teams with a three-round score of 305-292-294-891 (+27). Greensboro won the event with an 868, while Wittenberg took second with an 877.