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Moments of Excellence: A Century of Women’s Athletics History
From the first tip-off to the latest national champion, an incomplete timeline maps the accomplishments of women athletes at Gustavus.
Women’s Hockey Wins Physical Matchup Against UW-Superior
In a game that featured 27 combined penalty minutes, the Gustavus women's hockey team stood tall against a physical UW-Superior squad, claiming a 3-0 victory at Don Roberts Ice Rink. The No. 6-ranked Gusties (15-2-1) complete the series sweep over the Yellowjackets after a 6-0 win back on Nov. 23 and increase their NCAA-leading shutout total to 12 games.
Men’s Hockey vs. Saint Mary’s Rescheduled for Feb. 8
SAINT PETER, Minn. – Gustavus men’s hockey has rescheduled one of its two games against Saint Mary’s, which were canceled due to COVID testing protocols on Jan. 28 and 29. The Gusties will host the Cardinals at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8 in a non-conference game. The second game that was canceled will not be […]
Legendary Gymnastics Coach Nancy Baker Honored with 2022 National Girls & Women in Sports Day Minnesota Legacy Award
The 2022 National Girls & Women in Sports Day - Minnesota award winners were announced in December and legendary Gustavus gymnastics coach Nancy Baker will be posthumously honored as the recipient of the Minnesota Legacy Award on Wednesday.
Richardson Named MIAC Men’s Swimmer of the Week
Peyton Richardson (So., Crystal Lake, Ill.) swept all four events he competed in last weekend in the Gusties' dual meet against Saint John's. Richardson won the 100 fly in 52.11, the 200 fly in 2:00.55, and the 200 IM in 2:01.16, in addition to swimming on the victorious 200 medley relay team that touched the wall in 1:34.89.
Poe Earns Second MIAC Women’s Field Athlete of the Week Honor
Annika Poe (Jr., Big Lake) took second overall and first among college competitors in the shot put at the St. Olaf Quad last weekend. Poe scored a distance of 13.55m (44-05.50), good for the seventh-best shot put throw in NCAA Division III this season.