Archive for March, 2022Page 6
Women’s Hockey Set to Host UW-Eau Claire Wednesday in NCAA Opening Round
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on Sunday night announced the 10-team field for its Division III Women’s Ice Hockey Championship and Gustavus (22-3-2) is selected to host UW-Eau Claire (23-5-0) in the first round on Wednesday, March 9. Puck drop at Don Roberts Ice Rink is slated for 7 p.m.
Baseball Opens Season in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kansas - The Gustavus baseball team opened its season yesterday in Topeka. The Gusties fell to Luther in doubleheader losses 10-9 and 12-8. Gustavus won on Sunday against Simpson 14-10 before their second game was called due to weather. More detailed recap to follow.
Gymnastics Takes Seventh at WIAC/NCGA West Regional
WHITEWATER, Wis. - The Gustavus gymnastics team took seventh place at the WIAC/NCGA West Regional on Saturday at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater accumulating a total of 184.800 – the highest mark of the season. UW-Oshkosh won the meet with a 192.300. Additionally, senior Brooke Merila received the WIAC Judy Kruckman Women’s Gymnastics Scholar-Athlete Award.
Women’s 4×400 Relay Sets School Record at Wartburg Qualifier
The Gustavus women's track & field team sent four individuals to compete at the Wartburg Qualifier on Saturday and came away with some impressive performances.
Gusties use Doubles Sweep to Soar Past Warhawks
SAINT PETER, Minn. -Last fall the Wisconsin-Whitewater Men’s Tennis Team came to Saint Peter for ITA Regionals and left with hardware and a wealth of quality wins at the expense of a number of Gusties. The tables turned on Saturday afternoon at Swanson Tennis Center. With a packed crowd in the house, the Golden Gusties played their best tennis when it mattered most, defeating regional powerhouse Wisconsin-Whitewater 7-2.
Women’s Hockey Punches Ticket to NCAA Tourney, Rolls Past Hamline 6-1 for MIAC Playoff Title
For the 15th time in program history, the Gustavus women's hockey team is going dancing at the NCAA tournament after a decisive 6-1 victory over Hamline in the MIAC playoff championship Saturday at Don Roberts Ice Rink. After winning the MIAC regular season title, the Gusties rolled through the playoffs by outscoring their opponents 16-2 to capture the program's 13th MIAC playoff championship.
Women’s Basketball Comeback Falls Short at Simpson 73-67
Trailing by 19 points with 8:24 left in the game, the Gustavus women's basketball team could have taken the easy way out, packed it in, and accepted defeat. Instead, the Gusties battled all the way to the bitter end, cutting the deficit to four points twice in the final minute, but eventually fell to host Simpson 73-67 in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
Women’s Hockey Shuts Out St. Scholastica 5-0, Advances to MIAC Playoff Title Game
Gustavus women's hockey is headed to the MIAC playoff championship game for the 18th time in program history after a decisive 5-0 win over St. Scholastica on Wednesday in the semifinals. The No. 6-ranked Gusties (21-3-2) will host Hamline (15-9-0) at 2 p.m. Saturday with a trip to the NCAA tournament on the line.
Weston Lombard ’21: “It’s Bigger Than Baseball”
The former Gustie pitcher now plays Division I baseball at the University of San Francisco, forgoing his original post-grad plans to chase his dream.
Four Gusties Earn MIAC Women’s Basketball Postseason Awards
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) released its women's basketball postseason awards Tuesday and four Gusties received recognition. Emma Kniefel (So., Medford) and Anna Sanders (Jr., Vadnais Heights) have been named All-Conference, while Kylie Baranick (Fy., Maple Grove) and Rachel Kawiecki (Fy., Richfield) have been named to the All-First Year Team.