Archive for Craig Nordquist

Brabbit Caps Off Career With Strong Finish At NCAA Skiing Championships

Gustavus senior Jens Brabbit (Winona, Minn./Cotter) turned in a 34th place performance in the 20k Classic on Friday to wrap up a successful showing at this year’s NCAA Skiing Championships in Stowe, Vermont.

Women’s Nordic Skiing Takes Seventh In NCAA Regional Championship

The Gustavus women’s nordic ski team placed seventh overall in the combined team standings for the NCAA Central Region Skiing Championships held Saturday in Houghton, Mich. The Freestyle and Classic races were both held on the same day due to blustery conditions that hit the competition site on Friday with winds in excess of 40 miles per hour.

Men’s Nordic Skiing Captures Fifth At NCAA Central Region Championship

The Gustavus men’s nordic ski team placed fifth overall at the NCAA Central Region Skiing Championships held Saturday in Houghton, Mich. Due to heavy winds in excess of 40 miles per hour, the Classic and Freestyle races of the season's final NCAA qualifier took place on the same day with the Gusties securing fifth in both events in the nine-team field.

Nordic Skiing Successfully Wraps Up Competition At CCSA Championships

The Gustavus men’s and women’s nordic ski teams finished competition at the Central Collegiate Ski Association Championships on Sunday in favorable fashion, improving on Saturday’s Freestyle results to secure fifth and sixth place, respectively, in the overall team standings for the two-day meet.

Nordic Skiers Finish First Day Of CCSA Championships In Middle Of Pack

The Gustavus men’s and women’s nordic ski teams turned in fifth and eighth place team finishes, respectively, in the freestyle event on the first day of the Central Collegiate Ski Association Championships held at Al Quaal Ski Trails in Ishpeming, Mich. The meet serves as the Gusties’ conference championship, and precedes the NCAA Central Region Qualifier to be held the weekend of February 18-19.

Men’s Basketball Drops Fourth Straight, Loses To St. Thomas 81-70

The Gustavus men’s basketball team suffered its fourth consecutive setback Saturday afternoon with an 81-70 loss to St. Thomas in St. Peter, Minn. Seth Anderson led both teams with a career-high 28 points, but the Gusties were overpowered by a strong effort by the Tommies on both sides of the ball.

Nordic Skiers Shine In Final Tuneup For CCSA Championships

The Gustavus men’s and women’s nordic ski teams concluded competition at the U.S. Ski Association Michigan Tech Super Tour on Sunday in Houghton, Mich. with a trio of promising performances as the team prepares for the upcoming Central Collegiate Ski Association Championships. The Gusties wrapped up the two-day long NCAA Qualifier with Jens Brabbit sitting out for the second consecutive day.

Men’s Nordic Skiing Takes St. Olaf Invitational Title; Women Finish Second

The Gustavus men’s and women’s nordic ski teams competed in the St. Olaf Invitational on Saturday afternoon, with the Gustie women finishing second and the men taking home the title. The invitational was held at Theodore Wirth Park in St. Paul, Minn., and featured a handful of alums from the three schools participating in the event.

Lund & Wagner Shoulder Heavy Load For Gustie Nordic Skiers At USSA Super Tour

The Gustavus men’s and women’s nordic ski teams each featured one skier on the course Saturday at the U.S. Ski Association Michigan Tech Super Tour being held in Houghton, Mich. The two-day event serves as the final NCAA Qualifier before the Central Collegiate Ski Association Championships, which will be held February 12th and 13th in Marquette, Mich. Injury and illness reduced the number of Gustie skiers participating at the event in half, as Erica Hett and Jens Brabbit sat out Saturday’s race.

Men’s & Women’s Nordic Skiers Successfully Wrap Up Mayor’s Challenge

The Gustavus men’s and women’s nordic ski teams both overcame obstacles to post successful finishes in the classic on the final day of competition at the Mayor’s Challenge, which was held on Sunday at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, Minn. The men secured a fourth place finish amongst Central Collegiate Ski Association teams while the women finished in sixth place to wrap up a productive weekend for the Gusties.