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Softball Splits with Carleton in MIAC Regular Season Finale

In their final regular season conference matchup, the Gusties split with Carleton, with each game decided by only one run. Game one saw a walk-off 4-3 victory in favor of the Black and Gold, while game two went to the visitors, 2-1.

Gusties Win Big on Senior Day

The Gustie bats were alive and well against Augsburg Sunday afternoon, getting two five-inning victories, totaling 22 runs between the two games. The pitching trio of Piper Otto, Maizie Anderson, and Marah Hulke pitched two shutouts to help the Gusties improve their MIAC standing to 13-7.

Gusties Come Up Big in Game Two for MIAC Split

The Gustavus softball team earned a split against St. Scholastica, falling to the Saints 3-0 in game one before winning by a lopsided 9-3 in the rematch. The Gusties are now 18-17 overall and 11-7 in the MIAC.

Softball Posts MIAC Sweep of St. Catherine

The Gustavus softball team swept St. Catherine for the first time since 2016, getting wins of 1-0 and 5-4 over the Wildcats in the crucial MIAC series. The wins move the Gusties up to a share of fourth in the MIAC standings, and improve the team's conference record to 10-6 and overall record to 17-15.

Herda Named MIAC Softball Player of the Week

Kayla Herda had a 13-hit week for the Gusties, leading the team through a seven-game win streak and five MIAC victories. Herda averaged .591 (13-for-22) with an on-base percentage of .625 in six games, scoring six runs with nine RBI while belting four extra-base hits including her first home run of the season against Concordia on 4/19. For her performance, Herda was named MIAC Softball Player of the Week.

Softball’s Win Streak Ends with Split Against Saint Mary’s

Both the Gustavus and Saint Mary's softball teams entered into Sunday's doubleheader with an identical conference record of 7-5 and a six-game win streak. And, thanks to a MIAC split, both teams left the field with a foiled win streak and a still identical conference record. The Gusties won game one 7-4 before falling 9-4 at the hands of the Cardinals in game two.

Otto, Anderson Shutout Pipers, Lead Gusties to Sixth Straight Win

The Gusties silenced the Pipers Saturday afternoon, allowing only nine hits off Piper Otto and Maizie Anderson in two games. With wins of 4-0 and 9-0, the Gusties extended their win streak to six, posting their third MIAC sweep in a row.

Softball Posts Second Straight MIAC Sweep

The Gustavus softball team won its third- and fourth-straight games, sweeping Concordia by scores of 6-0 and 7-2 on a rainy day in the MSU-Mankato dome. Gustie pitchers Marah Hulke (Fy., Courtland) and Maizie Anderson (Fy., Rosemount) led the way, both pitching complete games and combining for only three hits against.

Gusties Complete MIAC Sweep of Macalester

It's safe to say Friday's doubleheader against Macalester was a whirlwind for the Gusties. Game one started in a heavy heat, sunny and 81 at the Gustie Softball Field. The Scots took an early lead, but the Gusties battled back and tagged the game-tying run out at home to win the game in the top of the seventh, 7-6.

Gusties Suffer MIAC Sweep Against St. Olaf

The Gustavus softball team suffered a MIAC sweep at the hands of St. Olaf Thursday, falling 8-0 in five innings in game one of the doubleheader and 5-4 in the second. The Gusties fall to 8-14 and 1-5 in MIAC play.