Author: siewert
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Alex Kopp Set To Represent Gustavus At NCGA Championships This Weekend
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For the second consecutive season, Gustavus gymnast Alex Kopp (Jr., Wayzata, Minn.) is competing at the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) Championships. The College at Brockport: State University of New York in Brockport, N.Y. hosts this year’s national meet, which takes place Friday and Saturday. Kopp is competing in the all-around competition on Friday, and…
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Softball Heads To Arizona To Compete In Tucson Invitational
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The No. 20-ranked Gustavus softball team (4-0) is headed south to participate in its annual spring trip, which this year is in Tucson, Ariz. at the Tucson Invitational. The Gusties will compete in seven games (one JV) at Lincoln Park’s eight-field complex throughout the four-day trip.
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Alhouni, Stanczyk Sweep MIAC Tennis Athlete-Of-The-Week Awards
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Gustavus tennis players Mohanad Alhouni (So., Tripoli, Libya) and Lizzy Stanczyk (Sr., Plymouth, Wis.) have swept the MIAC weekly awards as the Athletes-of-the-Week for their performances at the Stag-Hen Invite and Trinity University Invite, respectively.
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New Baseball Coaching Staff Brings Wealth Of Experience
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The Gustavus baseball team enters the 2016 season with a revamped panel of coaches hoping to breathe new life into a program that’s seen struggles in recent years. The College hired former player, coach, and Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame member Brad Baker – a St. Peter native – last June, and the excitement for…
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Sarah Swanson Places 17th In Shot Put At NCAA Championships
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Gustavus women’s track & field throwing specialist Sarah Swanson (Sr., Fairbanks, Alaska) took 17th place in the shot put Saturday at the NCAA Championships, hosted by Grinnell College. Swanson posted a mark of 12.21 meters (40-0.75) on her third toss after fouling on both the first and second throws.
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Sam Fischer Takes 15th In Weight Throw At NCAA Championships
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Gustavus men’s track & field throwing specialist Sam Fischer (Sr., Sauk Centre, Minn.) took 15th place in the weight throw Friday at the NCAA Championships, hosted by Grinnell College. Fischer posted a mark of 16.38 meters (53-9) on his first toss, and could not better his throw in the next two attempts.
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Sarah Swanson Named MIAC Women’s Indoor Field Athlete-Of-The-Year
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The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its indoor track and field awards Thursday and Gustavus throw specialist Sarah Swanson (Sr., Fairbanks, Alaska) was named Women’s Field Athlete-of-the-Year. Swanson becomes the first Gustie to earn the award since Janey Helland in 2011.
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Fischer, Swanson Set To Compete At NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships This Weekend
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Gustavus track & field throwing specialists Sarah Swanson (Sr., Fairbanks, Alaska) and Sam Fischer (Sr., Sauk Centre, Minn.) have qualified for the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, which takes place Friday and Saturday at Grinnell College’s Bear Athletic Center in Grinnell, Iowa. Swanson will compete in the shot put after winning the MIAC title…
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Chris Amsden Named To MIAC Men’s Hockey All-Rookie Team
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The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its men’s hockey postseason awards Monday and Gustavus is represented by first-year goaltender Chris Amsden (St. Peter, Minn.) as a member of the All-Rookie Team.
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Track & Field Teams Both Take Eighth At MIAC Indoor Championships
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The Gustavus men’s and women’s track & field teams put a wrap on the indoor season Saturday at the MIAC Championships. Both team placed eighth as the men scored 48 points and the women 48.5 points. St. Thomas won the conference title for both the men and women.