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Men’s Basketball Slips Past Buena Vista 65-63 In Season Opener
The Gustavus men's basketball team opened the 2009-10 season with a 65-63 victory over Buena Vista on Tuesday night in Storm Lake, Iowa. Solid second half shooting helped Gustavus build a lead and hold on late as the Gusties shot 63.6% (14-22) from the field in the second half. Jesse Van Sickle and Dan Schmidtknecht were Gustavus's high scorers with ten and nine points, respectively.
David Martinson Named MIAC Men’s Hockey Player of the Week
Gustavus senior forward David Martinson (St. Louis Park, Minn.) has been named MIAC Men’s Hockey Player of the Week for the second straight week. Martinson registered five goals and one assist as the Gusties split the weekend series with Bethel by the scores of 5-6 on Friday, and 3-1 on Saturday.
Allie Schwab Named MIAC Women’s Hockey Player of the Week
Gustavus sophomore forward Allie Schwab (Stillwater, Minn) has been named MIAC Women's Hockey Player of the Week for her efforts in Tuesday's 2-3 loss to UW-Superior, and weekend sweep over Bethel, winning by the scores of 7-0 and 2-1. Schwab registered a total of four points (2 goal, 2 assists) in the three games.
Men’s Basketball Set To Open 2009-10 Season at Buena Vista On Tuesday
The Gustavus men's basketball team will open the 2009-10 season with a non-conference game against Buena Vista University on Tuesday night in Storm Lake, Iowa. Buena Vista enters the game with a 2-1 overall record, as Gustavus last played on Nov. 9th in an exhibition loss to Southwest Minnesota State University 66-84.
Men’s Swimming and Diving Defeats St. John’s and Luther in Gustavus Triangular
The Gustavus men's swimming and diving team defeated St. John's and Luther College in a triangular held in the Lund Natatorium on Saturday afternoon. Gustavus tallied 1333.5 points in the meet as St. John's (869.5) and Luther (721) finished second and third respectively. Top Gustavus swimmers were Skylar and Whitaker Davis. Skylar won the 200 (1:46.95) and 500 freestyle (4:53.91), the 400 IM (4:18.89), and placed second in the 200 IM (2:04.28). Whitaker won the 1000 freestyle (9:57.15), and placed second in the 200 butterfly (2:03.41) and 100 (49.00) and 500 freestyle (4:56.33).
Women’s Swimming and Diving Take First In Gustavus Triangular
The Gustavus women's swimming and diving team claimed a victory over St. Ben's and Luther College Saturday afternoon in the team's first triangular of the season. Gustavus totaled 1267.5 points in the meet, as St. Ben's took second (1033.5) and Luther placed third (811). Carrie Gundersen was the top Gustavus swimmer with victories in both the 200 butterfly (2:18.11) and 500 freestyle (5:16.80), as well as a second place finish in the 400 IM (4:54.03).
Carly Mosher Named MIAC Women’s Swimmer of the Week
Gustavus first year swimmer Carly Mosher (Great Falls, Mont.) has been named MIAC Women's Swimmer of the Week for her performance last weekend. Mosher had a total of four victories on the day including wins in the 200 medley relay (1:51.30), 400 freestyle relay (3:41.00), and the 100 (1:02.04) and 200 (2:10.62) backstroke.
Men’s Swimming & Diving Drops Dual Meet to St. Olaf 141-157
The Gustavus men's swimming and diving team lost its opening conference dual meet to St. Olaf 141-157 on Saturday afternoon in St. Peter. Top Gustavus swimmers were Whitaker Davis and Paul Kirihara. Whitaker placed first in the 200 freestyle (1:44.37) and 200 butterfly (2:01.89), and took second in the 100 freestyle (48.75). Kirihara had a another successful day in the backstroke, winning the 100 (53.66) and 200 (1:58.19).
Women’s Swimming & Diving Defeats St. Olaf 181.5-118.5
The Gustavus Women's swimming and diving team got its first win of the season, defeating St. Olaf by the score of 181.5-118.5. Carly Mosher registered four event wins as Gustavus swimmers combined to win 12 events.
Ainsworth and Kramer Honored By MIAC Volleyball Coaches
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference volleyball coaches released their 2009 Post-Season Awards recently and honored two Gustavus volleyball players for their play this season. Junior Nicki Ainsworth (Eden Prairie, Minn) was named to the 18-member All-Conference team and senior Tara Kramer (Hayfield, Minn) was selected to the All-MIAC Volleyball Sportsmanship team.