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Softball Lands Four on MIAC All-Conference Team

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) released its softball postseason awards on Tuesday and three Gustavus student-athletes were named All-Conference. Kayla Herda, Madi Mueller, Piper Otto, and Maizie Anderson were selected as All-Conference, while Caitlin Olafsson was named honorable mention.

10 Gusties Selected CSC Academic All-District

The 2022-23 Academic All-District Men's and Women's At-Large Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), were released Tuesday and 10 Gustavus student-athletes received recognition for their combined performances on the playing field and in the classroom.

Five Gusties Accepted to NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships

The participants of the 2023 NCAA Division III Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Championships were announced today and five Gustavus student-athletes were accepted to compete in six events.

Four Gusties Earn USTFCCCA All-Region Honors

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced its All-Region honorees on Friday and four Gustavus women were selected to the North Region Team.

Records Set at UW-La Crosse Last Chance Meet

A few Gustavus track & field athletes made one final push for the NCAA Outdoor Championship on Thursday at the UW-La Crosse Last Chance Meet. 

Nelson Named MIAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, Lund Coach of the Year

The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its women’s outdoor track & field awards Thursday and it was déjà vu for Birgen Nelson and Head Coach Aaron Lund. For the second straight year, Nelson was named MIAC Outdoor Track Athlete of the Year, while Lund earned his second-straight Women's Coach of the Year Award, as voted on by his peers.

Baseball and Softball Garner Academic All-District Honors

The 2023 Academic All-District Baseball and Softball Teams, selected by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA), were released Tuesday and seven Gustavus student-athletes received recognition for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom.

Gustie Women Win Second Straight MIAC Outdoor Championship, Men Finish Eighth

The Gustie track & field teams wrapped up competition at the MIAC Outdoor Championships, with the women finishing first and the men eighth. The Gustie women collected the program's second-ever and second-straight MIAC Outdoor Championship, winning the title last season as well. The women finished with 154.5 points, followed by St. Olaf with 143 and Saint Benedict with 127.5. Saint John's won the men's competition with 216 points, 40 more than the next team.

Softball Loses Pitching Duel to Bethel in MIAC Playoff Semifinals to End Season

The Gustie softball season came to an end Saturday, suffering a 1-0 loss to MIAC Regular Season Champions Bethel. The Gusties and Royals combined for only six hits in the entire game, as Piper Otto and Bethel pitcher Kayla Simacek put on a clinic in the semifinal matchup, combining for 15 strikeouts.

Gusties Break Records on Day One of MIAC Outdoor Championships

The Gustavus track & field team had a strong start to the MIAC Outdoor Championships, as Annika Poe and Birgen Nelson both broke MIAC records in their events. The Gustie women sit in third after day one with 35 points while the men are in sixth with 24.