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Softball Drops Two Versus Pipers In Minneapolis
The Gustavus softball team was swept by Hamline University Saturday morning at the Augsburg Dome, falling 2-0 and 6-2, dropping its record to 7-17 overall and 3-7 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Women’s Tennis Earns Non-Conference Sweep Over SMSU
The No. 35-ranked Gustavus women’s tennis team defeated Division II opponent Southwest Minnesota State University Friday 9-0.
Softball 50th Season Celebration Set For Sunday
A staple of the women’s athletic movement during the 1960s, softball at Gustavus was recognized as a varsity sport in 1969 after previously competing on an intramural basis. Over the past 49 years, Gustavus softball has compiled an all-time record of 835-521-4 and a mark of 514-223-3 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, including three league championships. The Gusties have earned a place in the NCAA Division III Tournament four times, which includes a third place finish in 2009.
Women’s Tennis Set With Three Matches Ahead
The No. 35-ranked Gustavus women’s tennis team is set for a three-match weekend slate all at home, beginning with a matchup versus Southwest Minnesota State University on Friday prior to a pair of Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference matches against Carleton College and the University of St. Thomas Saturday and Sunday.
Michael Hensch Takes Sixth In Hammer At Mt. SAC Relays
Gustavus men's track & field thrower Michael Hensch (Jr., North Branch, Minn.) opened competition at the 60th annual Mt. SAC Relays on the campus of El Camino College, taking sixth place in the hammer throw.
Softball Splits With Macalester
After dropping game one Thursday night at the Augsburg Dome, the Gustavus softball team shut out Macalester in game two to salvage a split. The Gusties move to 7-15 overall and 3-5 in the MIAC, while the Scots move to 9-19 overall and 3-7 in the league.
Baseball Returns To Action Versus Saint Mary’s And Carleton
The Gustavus baseball team returns to action this weekend with two Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference doubleheaders versus Saint Mary's University and Carleton College. The Gusties (9-8, 1-1 MIAC) will face the Cardinals (7-10, 1-1 MIAC) on Saturday and the Knights (7-6, 1-1 MIAC) on Sunday. Both games will be played at Saint John's University.
Track & Field Set For Full Weekend Slate
The Gustavus men's and women's track & field teams will compete in three different meets over a three-day span while heading to California and Moorhead, Minn.. The Gusties are sending three student-athletes to take part in the 60th annual Mt. SAC Relays and one to the Beach Invitational in California while the remainder of the team will compete at Concordia College.
[Thursday Update] MIAC Announces Revised Baseball Schedule, Playoff Format
Field conditions have bumped the scheduled pod of MIAC baseball games to Saturday-Monday at Saint John’s University’s Becker Park in Collegeville. Gustavus will now face Saint Mary's at 2 p.m. Saturday and Carleton at 9 a.m. Sunday.
Softball Sweeps Concordia For First Conference Victories
The Gustavus softball team picked up its first wins in conference play Tuesday, sweeping Concordia 7-1 and 5-3. Ashley Neuenfeldt (Fy., Bloomington, Minn.) won both games in the circle, going the distance in game one and four innings in the night cap.