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Gusties Complete MIAC Sweep of Macalester
It's safe to say Friday's doubleheader against Macalester was a whirlwind for the Gusties. Game one started in a heavy heat, sunny and 81 at the Gustie Softball Field. The Scots took an early lead, but the Gusties battled back and tagged the game-tying run out at home to win the game in the top of the seventh, 7-6.
Gusties Suffer MIAC Sweep Against St. Olaf
The Gustavus softball team suffered a MIAC sweep at the hands of St. Olaf Thursday, falling 8-0 in five innings in game one of the doubleheader and 5-4 in the second. The Gusties fall to 8-14 and 1-5 in MIAC play.
15 Gusties Named to NFF Hampshire Honor Society
The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame (NFF) Wednesday announced the members of the 2023 NFF Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers.
Baseball Win Streak Ends at 10, Splits at Augsburg
The Gusties won game one 9-5 before losing 9-7 in the nightcap, moving to 13-9 overall and 7-1 in the MIAC.
Softball Settles for Split with No. 14 Saint Benedict
The Gustavus softball team met their second nationally-ranked opponent of the season — and second in a row — hosting No. 14 Saint Benedict for a MIAC home opener. The Gusties impressed in game one, defeating the Bennies 6-3, but fell in the rematch, as the Bennies picked up the 7-2 victory.
Nelson Named MIAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week
Birgen Nelson won the 100-meter hurdles at the Duke Invitational in Durham, N.C. on 4/8. Racing against a field of Division I athletes, Nelson won with a time of 13.88, which is currently the fastest in NCAA Division III this season. Nelson competed at Colorado College on 4/4 as well, winning the 100-hurdles in 14.07. Nelson also won the 100-meter in 12.19, which currently ranks first in the MIAC. Nelson finished the meet as a member the winning 4x100 relay team with a time of 48.92, which ranks second in the MIAC.
Baseball Wins First Game Against MSU-Mankato Since 1986
April 11, 1986 was the last time Gustavus defeated Minnesota State-Mankato in baseball and on Monday afternoon a losing streak of 25 games came to an end for the Gusties as they topped the Mavericks 11-7 at the Gustie Baseball Field.
Novak Named MIAC Baseball Player of the Week
Bryce Novak (Sr., Cleveland) hit .462 (12-for-26) as the Gusties went a perfect 7-0 last week, including a 6-0 start to the MIAC season.
Budde Named MIAC Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
Alex Budde defeated three nationally ranked opponents over the course of the week, winning singles matches against No. 24 Pomona-Pitzer, No. 13 Cal Tech, and No. 3 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. Budde also picked up a pair of doubles wins, helping the Gusties defeat Cal Tech by an eventual 6-3 score, and defeated the No. 1 singles of Claremont-Mudd-Scripps with partner Gage Gohl. For his performance, and for the second time this season, Budde was named MIAC Men's Tennis Athlete of the Week.
Softball Opens MIAC Play with Pair of Losses at No. 11 Bethel
After nearly two weeks off, the Gusties opened conference play against a formidable foe, facing nationally-ranked No. 11 Bethel Saturday afternoon. The Gusties dropped a tight game one in nine innings, 1-0, before falling 4-2 in the second matchup.