Archive for 2020Page 2
MIAC Postpones All Competition Until January 2021
Following careful consideration of the NCAA Division III Administrative Committee's recommendation that member schools not compete in the fall term to avoid potential increased health and safety risks, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced today that it will postpone all competition until January 2021.
Coley Ries Set to Play in Inaugural Season of Athletes Unlimited
The month of August certainly has been a memorable one for Coley Ries. Two weeks ago, she was named head coach of the Gustavus softball team, followed that announcement with a marital engagement, and is now playing professional softball in the inaugural season of Athletes Unlimited (AU).
Not the First Time Without Gustie Athletics
Today, we combat a global pandemic. During the 1940s, there were less than a dozen Gustie teams participating in intercollegiate competition. Today, the cancellation and postponement of sports affects all but six of Gustavus’s 23 varsity teams.
Numerous Gusties Vying for State Amateur Baseball Titles
Here in Minnesota, amateur baseball – better known as “town ball” – is quenching the thirst of many for live action sports. The Minnesota Baseball Association recently released state tournament brackets for its three classes and 15 current Gustavus baseball players have the opportunity to play for a state championship.
Football Welcomes Back Alumni and Friends for 30th Annual Golf Outing
The Gustavus football program hosted its 30th Annual Gustie Football Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament on Friday, Aug. 7 at Shoreland Country Club.
Men’s and Women’s Hockey Garners 18 AHCA All American Scholars
The American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) recognized four Gustavus men’s hockey student-athletes and 14 Gustie women as Krampade All American Scholars from the Division II-III West region
Coley Ries Named Gustavus Head Softball Coach
Gustavus Adolphus College Athletic Director Tom Brown announced Monday that Coley Ries has been selected as the head softball coach. Ries, a 2017 graduate of Minnesota State University, Mankato, has spent the past three seasons as a volunteer and graduate assistant coach at her alma mater.
Steve Carroll Recognized with Minnesota Hockey’s Ted Brill Award
Minnesota Hockey recently recognized Gustavus women's hockey assistant coach Steve Carroll with the Ted Brill Award.
Gymnasts Receive WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll
The Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) announced Wednesday its Scholastic Honor Roll recipients for the 2019-20 academic year with 16 Gusties receiving recognition.
Men’s and Women’s Tennis Earn ITA Academic Awards
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) recently announced its 2020 Division III Men’s and Women’s ITA Scholar-Athletes and All-Academic Teams. Both the Gustavus men and women received All-Academic Team honors as well as numerous Scholar-Athletes.