Archive for November, 2021

Men’s Basketball Wins 66-62 at Bethany Lutheran

MANKATO, Minn. -  The Gustavus men's basketball team traveled to Mankato on Monday night for a non-conference game against the Bethany Lutheran Vikings and took a 66-62 win. With the victory, the Gusties move to 3-3 overall and remain 1-1 in the MIAC. Jordan Schommer (Jr., Merrifield)had a team high 12 points and Nolan Malo (Sr., Owatonna) recorded eight rebounds.  

Gibbons and Hecht Named United Soccer Coaches All-Region

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – United Soccer Coaches released its All-Region Teams on Monday and Matthew Gibbons (Sr., Minneapolis) and Jared Hecht (So.., Apple Valley) were named to the Region IX First Team.

Cocchiarella Named Women’s Soccer All-Region

The United Soccer Coaches announced its Division III All-Region Teams on Monday and Gustavus senior Page Cocchiarella (Owatonna) was named to the Region IX Third Team. Cocchiarella is one of five midfielders on the Third Team, which consists of 14 athletes.

Press Named MIAC Women’s Hockey Athlete of the Week

Tina Press (Sr., Cottage Grove) had a four-point game in Gustavus's 6-0 win at UW-Superior on Nov. 23. Press scored a pair of goals and added two assists to bring her season total to a team-high nine points. She had a +3 rating in the game with a power-play goal as well as the game-winning score.

Ericson, Villalobos Receive MIAC Elite 22 Award

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) recognized some of its best and brightest fall sport student-athletes on Wednesday with the announcement of the Elite 22 Awards. Two Gustavus student-athletes received the award as Erin Ericson (Sr., Onalaska, Wis.) is the women’s golf recipient and Evelyn Villalobos (So., Crystal) is the women’s cross country recipient.

Women’s Hockey Shuts Out UW-Superior 6-0

Behind an impressive performance by its top line forwards, the Gustavus women's hockey team won 6-0 at UW-Superior on Tuesday night. The Gusties improve to 5-0 overall while the Yellowjackets drop to 4-4. 

Women’s Basketball Hangs On for 81-70 Win Over St. Olaf

The Gustavus women’s basketball team jumped out to an early 25-15 lead after the first quarter Tuesday night against St. Olaf and was able to hang on for an 81-70 victory. The Gusties improve to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the MIAC, while the Oles drop to 1-2 overall and 0-2 in the league.

Men’s Basketball Falls to St. Olaf 57-54

NORTHFIELD, Minn. - The Gustavus men’s basketball team traveled to St. Olaf on Tuesday night where they took a 57-54 loss to the Oles. With the loss the Gusties fall to 2-3 overall and 1-1 in the MIAC.

Football Earns Eight First Team All-Conference Honors, Jakes Wins Stam Award

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its football postseason honors on Tuesday afternoon and 16 Gusties earned recognition. Senior defensive lineman Zach Jakes (Mankato) highlighted the honors for Gustavus by being voted the recipient of the Mike Stam Award, given the to Lineman of the Year.

Ripken, Witte Named MIAC Swim & Dive Athletes of the Week

Gustavus swimmers Kieran Ripken (So., Blaine) and Mikayla Witte (Fy., Glencoe) were named MIAC Swimming & Diving Athletes of the Week for their performances at the Grace Goblirsch Invite on Saturday.