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Aney Named MIAC Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week
Nick Aney helped the Gusties to a sixth place team finish among seven of the top-10 teams in the country at the ITA Indoor Championships over the weekend. In the No. 1 doubles spot, Aney went 2-1 over three matches, including a win over No. 10 Emory's top pair - the NCAA runners-up from 2022. Aney also helped the Gusties to a victory over No. 8 North Carolina Wesleyan, winning in the No. 1 doubles spot, 8-4. Aney was 2-0 in No. 1 singles over the weekend with a win over No. 8 North Carolina Wesleyan and a 6-2, 7-5 victory over No. 1 University of Chicago. For his performance, Aney was named MIAC Athlete of the Week.
Women’s Hockey Advances to MIAC Championship with 5-1 Win over Hamline
The Gusties are headed back to the MIAC Championship game after defeating Hamline by a score of 5-1 in the semifinal matchup. The Gusties scored four goals in the second period for the victory, outshooting Hamline 52-7 through the game.
Men’s Tennis Finishes Sixth at ITA Championships
After facing No. 1 University of Chicago and No. 8 NC Wesleyan in days prior, the Gusties had one more ranked opponent to face as a part of the ITA Men's Team Indoor Championships. The Gusties faced No. 10 Emory, falling by an eventual score of 5-3 to the Eagles.
Women’s Basketball Wins Second-Straight and Second-Ever MIAC Playoff Championship
Gustavus women's basketball did it again. The Gusties made history once more in an already record-setting season, earning the team's second-ever MIAC Playoff Championship, and their second in as many years. The Gusties won the title for the first time in front of a home crowd, and, after 11 years, Head Coach Laurie Kelly and her team finally got to cut down the nets at Gus Young Court.
Gusties Drop Decisions to Coe and UW-Eau Claire to Start Season
Gustavus kicked off its 2023 campaign in the Maverick All-Sports Dome, coming away with two losses Saturday night. The Gusties' season opener was foiled by Coe, 8-0, and the Gustavus comeback effort came up just short against UW-Eau Claire, falling 6-4 to the Blugolds.
Women’s Basketball Set to Host Concordia for MIAC Championship Sunday
Following their 97-point, record-setting MIAC semifinal victory, the Gusties are set to host Concordia for the MIAC Women's Basketball Playoff Championship Sunday at 2 p.m. at Gus Young Court. The Cobbers will head south to Saint Peter to face the Gusties once again after defeating Hamline 74-67 on Friday night.
Women’s Hockey to Host Hamline Sunday in MIAC Semifinal
The Gustavus women's hockey team is set to host Hamline at 4 p.m. Sunday for a MIAC semifinal playoff matchup at Don Roberts Ice Arena. As the league's No. 1 seed, the Gusties earned a first round bye, while the fifth-ranked Pipers captured a 2-1 overtime victory over No. 4 St. Olaf Friday night.
Gusties Fall to No. 1 University of Chicago in First Round of ITA Indoor Championships
Gustavus men's tennis, the 2023 host for the ITA Men's Team Indoor Championship, played its first match of the tournament, and against a formiddable opponent nonetheless. The Gusties, seeded at No. 8 in the ITA bracket, matched up with the 2021-22 NCAA DIII National Champions, the No. 1 University of Chicago Maroons. The Gusties had a fighting chance, after earning a victory in the No. 2 doubles spot, but ultimately fell to the Maroons by a score of 5-3.
Women’s Hoops Sets MIAC Record with 97 Points in Semifinal Victory
It's safe to say that the Gustie offense has had a pretty impressive season. After all, the Gusties have posted more than 75 points on 14 different occasions this year, including a season-high 91 against St. Olaf. As if 91 wasn't enough, the Gustavus women's basketball combined for 97 points, in the MIAC playoff semifinal nonetheless, to defeat Saint Benedict by a margin of 35 and punch a ticket to the MIAC Championship game.
Gusties Fall to League-Leading UW-La Crosse
The Gusties faced quite the opponent Friday night, after all, the Eagles entered the meet as the current WIAC leader with a conference record of 6-0 and overall record of 7-2. The Gusties, hot off their record-setting performance against UW-Stout last week, gave the Eagles a good fight, but ultimately fell by a score of 189.525-184.775.