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Women’s Basketball Ends Season with Loss to No. 9 Bethel
The Gustavus women's basketball team traveled to No. 9 Bethel Thursday for a MIAC semifinal matchup and fell 70-62. The Gusties finish their season 18-8 overall, while the Royals move to 25-1 with the win.
Men’s Hockey Set for Quarterfinal Matchup at St. Thomas
The Gustavus men’s hockey team is set for a MIAC quarterfinal playoff contest against the University of St. Thomas at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Mendota Heights, Minn. The winner will advance to the semifinals Saturday against Saint John's University. The No. 5-seed Gusties enter with an 11-11-3 overall record, while the No. 4-seed Tommies are 12-10-3 overall. The last playoff meeting between these teams was in 2018, and resulted in a 5-4 overtime win for the Gusties.
Women’s Basketball Travels to Bethel for MIAC Semifinals Thursday
The Gustavus women's basketball team will travel to No. 9 Bethel on Thursday for an MIAC semifinal matchup at 7 p.m. The Gustis enter the contest 18-8 overall while the Royals are 24-1.
Women’s Basketball Advances to MIAC Semis with Win Over Hamline
The Gustavus women's basketball team hosted Hamline in an MIAC quarterfinal matchup on Tuesday night and advanced to the semifinals with a 84-76 victory. With the win the Gusties move to 18-8 overall and 14-7 against MIAC opponents, while Hamline ends its season 15-11 overall and 10-11 in the MIAC.
Fundraising Underway for Lund Center Expansion Project
Gustavus is fundraising for an ambitious $60 million project that will expand and renovate the College's wellness and athletic facility.
Rooney Named National and MIAC Track Athlete of the Week
Taylor Rooney (Jr., Andover) clocked another sub-8.05 effort in the 60-meter hurdles last weekend when he went 8.00 at the Maverick Invitational to better his NCAA Division III lead, setting a new Gustavus school record. For his performance, Rooney has been named both USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week and MIAC Track Athlete of the Week.
Wikström Named MIAC Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
Oscar Wikström (Fy., Hunnebostrand, Sweden) won all three of his singles matches at the ITA Division III National Men's Team Indoor Championship last week. For his performance, Wikström has been named MIAC Men's Tennis Athlete of the Week.
Women’s Basketball to Host MIAC Quarterfinal versus Hamline Tuesday
The Gustavus women's basketball team will host Hamline Tuesday for an MIAC quarterfinal matchup. The Gusties enter the contest 17-8 overall and 13-7 in the MIAC while the Pipers are 15-10 overall and 10-10 in the league.
Football Announces 2020 Summer Camp, Junior Visit Dates
The Gustavus football program has set dates for its 2020 summer camps. The Golden Gustie Youth Camp for campers in grades 3-8 will take place in two sessions – the first June 11-12 and the second June 18-19. The Golden Gustie 7-on-7 Passing Tournament for high school teams will be held June 17. Both camps will be held at Hollingsworth Field on the Gustavus campus. The football program will also hosts its Junior Visit Day on May 16.
Men’s Tennis Takes Seventh at ITA Indoors in Dramatic Fashion
Oscar Wikström's (Fy., Hunnebostrand, Sweden) third set breaker victory propelled No. 20 Gustavus men's tennis to a dramatic 5-4 win over No. 11 Kenyon in the seventh place match of the ITA DIII National Team Indoor Championship on Sunday.