Athletics

Author: adele burk

  • Men’s Hockey Loses Season Opener To St. Norbert 7-5

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    adele burk

    The Gustavus men’s hockey team lost its first game of the season 7-5 against top-ranked St. Norbert College on Saturday at All Seasons Arena in Mankato, Minn. The Gusties fought back from a 6-2 deficit to trail by one goal midway through the third period, but an empty net goal by the Green Knights ended…

  • Football Prepares To Square Off Against Bethel On Saturday

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    adele burk

    Gustavus will face Bethel University in Arden Hills, Minn. in a key Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference contest on Saturday. The Gusties enter the game at 5-2 overall and 3-2 in the MIAC. The Royals stand at 4-3 overall and 3-2 in conference play. Last week, Gustavus extended its winning streak to three games by defeating…

  • Running Back Ray Wilson Named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week

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    adele burk

    Gustavus senior running back Ray (Brooklyn Park, Minn./Totino Grace) has been named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week for his play against Augsburg College last Saturday. Wilson set a school single-game rushing record with 258 yards on 28 carries in a 34-31 victory over the Auggies in St. Peter.

  • Bridget Burtzel Named MIAC Volleyball Setter/Libero Of The Week

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    adele burk

    Gustavus Adolphus College senior setter Bridget Burtzel (Cold Spring, Minn./ROCORI) has been named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Setter/Libero of the Week for the week ending October 27, 2008. Burtzel helped the Gusties secure a MIAC playoff spot with key wins over 21st-ranked Saint Benedict and 12th-ranked Concordia College.

  • Senior Ray Wilson Sets Rushing Record As Football Defeats Augsburg 34-31

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    adele burk

    The Gustavus football team controlled the line of scrimmage as the Gusties rushed for 354 yards in a 34-31 victory over Augsburg College on Saturday afternoon in St. Peter. Senior running back Ray Wilson (Brooklyn Park, Minn.) set a single-game record with 258 rushing yards on 28 carries and two touchdowns, including the eventual game-winning…

  • Defensive Effort Gives Volleyball Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Concordia

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    adele burk

    The 20th-ranked Gustavus volleyball team defeated its second ranked opponent of the week in a 3-2 win (25-21, 25-23, 25-27, 21-25, 15-10) over No. 12 Concordia on Friday in St. Peter. The Gustie back row players were able to withstand the Cobber offensive attack as Coach Kari Eckheart’s squad compiled 134 digs. With the win,…

  • Volleyball Defeats Saint Benedict 3-1 In Battle Of Ranked Teams

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    adele burk

    The Gustavus volleyball team prevailed in a battle of ranked teams as the 20th-ranked Gusties defeated 21st-ranked Saint Benedict 3-1 (25-27, 25-23, 27-25, 25-15) on Wednesday in St. Peter. The Blazers outhit coach Kari Eckheart’s squad 56-51, but committed 11 more hitting errors during the match. Gustavus improved to 22-3 overall and 6-2 in conference…

  • Football to Host Augsburg For Hall of Fame Weekend

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    adele burk

    The Gustavus football team hosts Augsburg College at Lloyd Hollingsworth Field on Saturday with kick-off at 1 pm. The Gusties and the Auggies enter the game with identical 4-2 overall and 2-2 MIAC records. Last week, Gustavus won its second straight game by defeating previously unbeaten Carleton College 30-29 in overtime in Northfield. Augsburg suffered…

  • Becker and Berglund Named MIAC Football Players of the Week

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    adele burk

    Gustavus Adolphus junior quarterback Jordan Becker (Easton, Minn./Blue Earth Area) and senior defensive lineman Brian Berglund (Lauderdale, Minn./Roseville Area) have been named MIAC Football Players of the Week for their roles in a 30-29 overtime win over Carleton College last Saturday. Becker was named MIAC Offensive Player of the Week, while Berglund was named MIAC…

  • Football Knocks Off No. 22 Carleton 30-29 In Overtime Thriller

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    adele burk

    Two blocked extra point attempts late in the game helped the Gustavus football team defeat 22nd-ranked Carleton College 30-29 in an overtime thriller in Northfield, Minn. on Saturday. Head coach Jay Schoenebeck’s squad first blocked point after attempt came with four seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, forcing the game into overtime when the Gusties…