Archive for 2022Page 2

Swanson Selected to D3hoops.com Team of the Week

Swanson has been named to the D3hoops.com Team of the Week. Swanson is just the second Gustie to earn the D3hoops.com weekly honor, joining Doug Espenson, who earned the award in consecutive weeks in 2005. 

Swanson Named MIAC Men’s Basketball Athlete of the Week

Spencer Swanson (So., Waconia) had a career week for Gustavus men's basketball, leading the team in scoring in a 94-87 win over St. Olaf (12/7) and an 84-81 win over Augsburg (12/10).

McCoy Named MIAC Women’s Hockey Player of the Week

Katie McCoy posted her third straight shutout — making a season-high 32 saves against No. 2 River Falls on Wednesday. McCoy followed this up with a 26-save effort in the Gusties' loss to the Falcons on Saturday. For her performance, McCoy was named MIAC Women’s Hockey Defensive Player of the Week for the second straight week.

Men’s Hockey Cruises Past Concordia-Wisconsin 8-2

The Gustavus men's hockey team is off the schneid after a convincing 8-2 win over Concordia-Wisconsin on Saturday night at Don Roberts Ice Rink. The eight goals are the most scored by Gustavus since an 8-4 win over Augsburg on Jan. 24, 2009.

Women’s Hoops Keeps the Ball Rolling, Defeats Augsburg 60-39

The Gustavus women's basketball team won its third straight game, and third straight MIAC matchup, defeating Augsburg 60-39 Saturday afternoon. The Gusties improve to 7-1 overall and 5-1 in the MIAC. 

Men’s Basketball Fends Off Augsburg 84-81

The Gustavus men's basketball team Saturday held off Augsburg in a tightly-contested game, securing an 84-81 victory at Gus Young Court.

No. 1 Gusties Suffer First Loss of the Year to No. 2 River Falls

After winning 11-straight games and defeating No. 2 UW-River Falls on Wednesday, the No. 1 nationally-ranked Gusties suffered their first loss of the season in Saturday's rematch against the Falcons, 3-0. 

Early Lead Fades Away, Men’s Hockey Loses 6-3 to Lawrence

The Gustavus men's hockey team held a 3-1 lead midway through the second period Friday night against Lawrence, but the visitors came back with five unanswered goals for a 6-3 decision at Don Roberts Ice Rink.

Track & Field Starts Indoor Season at Ice Breaker Open, Nelson Sets NCAA Record

The highlight of the meet was Birgen Nelson setting the NCAA Division III record in the 60-hurdles with a time of 8.38, breaking the previous record of 8.44 set by Adriana Wright of Lehman in 2015. 

Swanson and Wieker Lead Men’s Hoops Over St. Olaf

Swanson tallied 31 points on 12-of-18 shooting, including a game-high 12 rebounds, while Wieker shot 10-for-13 for 30 points, marking the first time in recorded team history that two players scored at least 30 points each in the same game.