Athletics

Gymnastics Finishes Regular Season With Weekend Dual Meets

The Gustavus gymnastics team is set to wrap up its regular season campaign with two upcoming Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference dual matches. The Gusties host Winona State University Friday on senior night prior to heading to Hamline University Sunday afternoon. 

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Gustavus vs. Winona State
Date: Friday, Feb. 23
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: St. Peter, Minn. | Sponberg Gymnastics Studio
Live Coverage: Stats | Video

Gustavus at Hamline
Date: Sunday, Feb. 25
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: St. Paul, Minn. | Hutton Arena

MEET NOTES

ST. PETER, Minn. – The Gustavus gymnastics team is set to wrap up its regular season campaign with two upcoming Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference dual matches. The Gusties host Winona State University Friday on senior night prior to heading to Hamline University Sunday afternoon. 

Senior Night

As is tradition as Gustavus, the final home meet of the regular season is designated as Senior Night and a special tribute is made to the individuals who have dedicated themselves to Gustavus gymnastics program the past four years. This Friday, the Athletics Department, Head Coach Aryn DeGrood, parents, and fans salute the four student-athletes who have represented Gustavus gymnastics with pride and class throughout their collegiate careers. Student-athletes honored tonight for their years of commitment include Emily Anderson (Mendota Heights, Minn.), Kate Schneider (Sr., Albany, Minn.), Lisa Jerden (Tucson, Ariz.), and Maggie Willis (San Bernardino, Calif.).

Seniors (from left): Lisa Jerden, Emily Anderson, Kate Schneider

Last time out

Gustavus headed east to Towson, Md. last Sunday for a triangular meet along with Southern Connecticut State University at Towson University. Despite taking third place, the Gusties totaled a season-best and the fourth highest score in program history with a team total of 184.925. 

About Winona State

  • The Warriors, sitting third in the conference standings with a 3-1 WIAC mark and 4-7 overall record, most recently defeated Wisconsin-Eau Claire 183.325-182.125 last Thursday in Winona, Minn.
  • Gustavus and Winona State met for a dual meet last season in Winona, Minn., with the Warriors prevailing 184.150.-182.400.

About Hamline

  • The Pipers are coming off two weekends of rest, their last competition being a dual at Wisconsin-Eau Claire Feb. 7, a 185.625-185.550 setback. 
  • Hamline is 1-4 during WIAC play, its sole victory coming versus Wisconsin-Stout, a 186.150-184.525 win. 
  • Last season, the Gusties defeated the Pipers 184.600-184.350 in St. Peter, Minn., recording the second highest team score in program history – which currently stands as seventh best.