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Gustavus Adolphus College Plays Host to ITA DIII Men’s Team Indoor Championship

The Swedish and Lutheran heritage, historic Gustavus Adolphus College, is playing host to this year’s ITA Division III Men’s Team Indoor Championship on the event's 20th anniversary. First serve is slated for 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 21.

Track and Field Performs Well at MSU-Mankato

The Gustavus track and field teams competed at MSU-Mankato Friday night and saw a ton of top times  The men finished third of 10 teams, while the women placed seventh of nine. 

Men’s Tennis Drops ITA Indoor Opening Match to No. 1 Emory

No. 20 Gustavus men's tennis had an uphill battle Friday night at the Swanson Tennis Center being matched up against the defending national champion Emory and suffered a 7-2 loss to open the ITA Division III National Team Indoor Championship.

Women’s Hockey Blanks Bethel 4-0

No. 4 Gustavus women’s hockey won its sixth consecutive game Friday night, shutting out Bethel 4-0. The Gusties, who are one win away from claiming the MIAC championship, improve to 19-3-2 overall and 14-1-2 in the MIAC, while the Royals drop to 8-14-2 overall and 6-9-2 in the league.

Men’s Hockey Uses Big Second Period to Defeat Bethel 6-1

The Gustavus men's hockey team used a five goal second period to take down Bethel 6-1 Friday. With the win the Gusties move to 11-10-3 overall and 7-6-2 in the MIAC, while the Royals fall to 6-14-4 overall and 5-6-4 in the conference. Gustavus also clinched a playoff spot with the win as Saint Mary's fell to Saint John's.

Gymnastics Scores 173.075 in loss to UW-La Crosse

The Gustavus women's gymnastics team traveled to UW-La Crosse Friday and scored a 173.075. The Eagles won the dual with a score of 190.375.

Women’s Basketball Closes Out Regular Season at Augsburg Saturday

The Gustavus women's basketball team will close out its regular season Saturday in a 3 p.m. matchup with Augsburg in Minneapolis. Both teams have punched their ticket to the MIAC playoffs with the Gusties entering the contest 17-7 overall and 13-6 in the MIAC, while they Auggies are 20-4 overall and 16-3 in the conference.

Men’s Basketball Wraps Up Regular Season Saturday at Augsburg

The Gustavus men’s basketball team is set for its final game of the regular season Saturday afternoon at Augsburg. Tipoff is slated for 1 p.m. in Minneapolis. The Gusties, who need a win at Augsburg paired with a St. Olaf loss to Macalester in order to secure a playoff berth, enter the game 8-16 overall and 8-11 in the MIAC, while the Auggies are 17-7 overall and 13-6 in the league.

Gymnastics Travels to UW-La Crosse Friday

The Gustavus gymnastics team will travel to UW-La Crosse on Friday afternoon for a 6:30 meet at the Cartwright Center. Gustavus is most recently coming off a season-high score of 184.800 at the Division I Lindenwood meet Sunday, while La Crosse scored 187.550 in a dual meet win over Winona State Sunday.

Women’s Hockey Takes on Bethel with MIAC Title on the Line

No. 4 Gustavus women’s hockey is playing for a conference championship this weekend as it takes on Bethel. Friday’s game at Bethel starts at 7 p.m. and Saturday’s rematch in Saint Peter starts at 2 p.m. The Gusties enter the weekend 18-3-2 overall and 13-1-2 in the MIAC, while the Royals are 8-13-2 overall and 6-8-2 in the league.