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Women’s Hockey Blanks Augsburg 3-0 for MIAC Playoff Title
In a back-and-forth battle to the end Saturday, No. 4 Gustavus women’s hockey secured an automatic qualifier to the NCAA Championships with a 3-0 victory over Augsburg in the MIAC playoff championship.
Gymnastics Set to Compete at WIAC/NCGA West Regional Saturday
The Gustavus gymnastics team is set to compete at the WIAC/NCGA West Regional on Saturday, hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. The meet begins in Eau Claire, Wis. at the McPhee center at 4:20 p.m.
Men’s Tennis Blanks Hamline 9-0
The Gustavus men's tennis team traveled to Hamline Friday and defeated the Pipers 9-0. With the win the Gusties will move to 7-2 overall and 2-0 in the MIAC.
Rooney, Holland Named February Student-Athletes of the Month
Men’s track and field student-athlete Taylor Rooney (Jr., Andover) and women’s hockey player Hailey Holland (Fy., Aberdeen, S.D.) have been named Gustavus Male and Female Student-Athletes of the Month, which is voted on by the Gustavus Sports Information Department and presented by Thrivent Financial.
Women’s Hockey Hosts Augsburg Saturday for MIAC Playoff Championship
No. 4 Gustavus women’s hockey is set to host the MIAC playoff championship game at 2 p.m. Saturday against No. 10 Augsburg. The Gusties (21-3-2) advanced to the title game with a 4-1 win over Saint Mary’s last Saturday while the Auggies (21-5-0) upset Hamline 2-1 on overtime.
Men’s Tennis Earns Steve Wilkinson Team Sportsmanship Award
The Gustavus men's tennis team once again was named the Steve Wilkinson Team Sportsmanship Award winner for its outstanding ethics and attitude during the 20th ITA DIII National Men’s Team Indoors. The Golden Gusties are the only men’s team to win the Steve Wilkinson Award twice.
Rorman Earns MIAC Rookie of the Year, Gonsorowski Joins on All-Conference Team
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its women's basketball postseason awards Wednesday, with three Gusties receiving recognition. Caitlin Rorman (Fy., Blue Earth) and Ava Gonsorowski (Jr., Esko) were named All-Conference, with Rorman also gaining Rookie of the Year honors, while Paige Richert (Jr., Comfrey) was named honorable mention.
Guse Selected to MIAC Men’s Basketball All-Defensive Team
Gustavus sophomore Jake Guse (Waseca) on Tuesday was selected as a member of the 2019-20 MIAC Men's Basketball All-Defensive Team.
Aney Named MIAC Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
Nick Aney (So., Rochester) won three matches on Saturday as Gustavus defeated Grinnell and Augustana at the Swanson Tennis Center.
Softball Goes 2-2 in Opening Weekend
The Gustavus softball team opened its 2020 campaign Saturday and Sunday at the Rochester Regional Dome, splitting four games for a 2-2 record. The Gusties defeated Dominican 11-3 followed by a 4-3 loss to UW-Eau Claire on Saturday. On Sunday, the Gusties lost 3-2 to Luther but ensued with a decisive 11-1 victory over Mount Mary.