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Gusties Stay Golden, Defeat Macalester 69-46
Gustavus women's basketball turned a slow start into a 23-point victory over Macalester Saturday afternoon, defeating the Scots 69-46 for their 11th-straight victory for a conference record of 16-2.
Gusties Get Eight Goals in Win, McCoy Breaks Program Record
BOX SCORE ST. PAUL, Minn — After managing just three goals on 49 shots in Friday’s 3-2 win over Hamline, the Gustavus women’s hockey team decided to turn up the offensive heat in the Saturday rematch. The Gusties erupted for eight goals in cruising to an 8-0 sweep-clinching victory over the Pipers Saturday afternoon at TRIA […]
Shorthanded Goals Give Gusties 3-2 Win Over Hamline
The Gustavus women's hockey team rolled to a 3-2 MIAC victory over Hamline at Don Roberts Ice Rink Friday night, scoring two shorthanded goals against the Pipers to win their 12th MIAC game of the season, improving to 17-3-0 overall and 12-1-0 in conference play.
Bennies Can’t Contain Red-Hot Gusties
The No. 22 nationally ranked Gusties were nothing if not impressive Wednesday night. Scoring 83 points, the Gustavus women's basketball team rolled over Saint Benedict to complete the series sweep, improving to 15-2 in conference play and 18-2 overall.
Women’s Hockey Drops Overtime Heartbreaker to No. 1 River Falls
For the third time this season, nationally-ranked Gustavus and River Falls Falcons met on the ice for a non-conference matchup. In a game of intense back-and-forth play, it was only fitting that the No. 1 Falcons and No. 2 Gusties decide their fate in overtime. And when it seemed that even overtime wouldn't be enough to put either team on top, the Falcons netted the game-winner with 5.5 second remaining in the extra period.
Jahnke Named WIAC Gymnast of the Week
Olivia Jahnke led the Gusties in their dual meet against UW-Eau Claire on 27. Jahnke was the highest placing Gustie and highest placing athlete on both the balance beam and floor exercise. On beam, Jahnke tied for first place with a career high of 9.5. Jahnke's 9.5 is her third career-high this season, having set a new high in three of the Gusties' four meets. In the floor exercise, Jahnke took home her first career win in the event with a 9.425. Jahnke's effort led the Gusties to a huge improvement on their team score, totaling 183.75 against UW-Eau Claire for a season-high team score.
Women’s Hoops Keeps Rolling, Defeats St. Scholastica 83-52
The Gusties — coming off two key conference victories and a national ranking the week before — put up 83 points en route to their league-leading 14th MIAC victory over St. Scholastica. Thanks to a double-double from Rachel Kawiecki, the Gusties defeated the Saints 83-52 to improve to 17-2 overall and 14-2 in conference play.
Men’s Tennis Drops Match at North Dakota
Gustavus men's tennis wrapped up its opening weekend with a match against Division I University of North Dakota on Sunday. The Gusties, who competed against DI Creighton University the day before, fell to the Fighting Hawks 0-7.
Benz Named MIAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week
Grace Benz averaged 8.0 rebounds per game last week for the Gusties, as well as 2.5 steals per game and 11.5 points. Benz put up her best defensive performance against Augsburg on Saturday, posting two steals, three blocks, and tying her career-high in rebounds with 12. For her performance, Benz was named MIAC Women’s Basketball Defensive Player of the Week.
Men’s Tennis Opens Season with Trio of Matches
The Gustavus men's tennis team hosted UW-Stevens Point and Grinnell on Saturday, while also sending a squad to Grand Forks, N.D. to compete against DI Creighton University. The Gusties came away with wins against both Stevens Point and Grinnell, while falling to Creighton, 5-2.