Athletics

Category: Volleyball

  • Klein, Burtzel, and Bolm Honored By MIAC Volleyball Coaches

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    adele burk

    The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference volleyball coaches released their 2008 Post-Season Awards Wednesday, November 5 and honored three Gustavus volleyball players for their play this season. Bridget Burtzel (Sr., Cold Spring, Minn.) and Emily Klein (Sr., Red Wing, Minn.) were named to the 18-member squad, while Klein was named the MIAC Defensive Player of the…

  • Volleyball Clinches #2 Seed in MIAC Playoffs With 3-0 Win Against Saint Mary’s

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    adele burk

    The Gustavus volleyball team claimed the #2-seed in the MIAC Post-Season Tournament by defeating Saint Mary’s 3-0 (25-14, 25-22, 25-17) on Saturday in Winona. Coach Kari Eckheart’s team registered 44 kills and just 12 errors for a .258 hitting percentage and tallied 10 team blocks. Gustavus improved to 25-3 overall and 9-2 in the MIAC,…

  • Volleyball Comes From Behind To Defeat Macalester 3-2

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    The 19th-ranked Gustavus volleyball team overcame a 2-1 deficit to escape with a 3-2 (24-26, 29-27, 26-28, 25-10, 21-19) win over Macalester College in St. Paul on Wednesday night. The Gusties saved four match points in the fifth set to remain in the running for the second seed in the MIAC Post-Season Tournament. Both squads…

  • Bridget Burtzel Named MIAC Volleyball Setter/Libero Of The Week

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    adele burk

    Gustavus Adolphus College senior setter Bridget Burtzel (Cold Spring, Minn./ROCORI) has been named the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Volleyball Setter/Libero of the Week for the week ending October 27, 2008. Burtzel helped the Gusties secure a MIAC playoff spot with key wins over 21st-ranked Saint Benedict and 12th-ranked Concordia College.

  • Defensive Effort Gives Volleyball Thrilling 3-2 Win Over Concordia

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    adele burk

    The 20th-ranked Gustavus volleyball team defeated its second ranked opponent of the week in a 3-2 win (25-21, 25-23, 25-27, 21-25, 15-10) over No. 12 Concordia on Friday in St. Peter. The Gustie back row players were able to withstand the Cobber offensive attack as Coach Kari Eckheart’s squad compiled 134 digs. With the win,…

  • Volleyball Defeats Saint Benedict 3-1 In Battle Of Ranked Teams

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    adele burk

    The Gustavus volleyball team prevailed in a battle of ranked teams as the 20th-ranked Gusties defeated 21st-ranked Saint Benedict 3-1 (25-27, 25-23, 27-25, 25-15) on Wednesday in St. Peter. The Blazers outhit coach Kari Eckheart’s squad 56-51, but committed 11 more hitting errors during the match. Gustavus improved to 22-3 overall and 6-2 in conference…

  • Gustavus Volleyball To Participate in "Dig Pink" Initiative on Wednesday

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    adele burk

    The Gustavus Adolphus volleyball team will be taking part in the “Dig Pink” initiative at the Gustavus vs. Saint Benedict volleyball match on Wednesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. Dig Pink is an initiative to raise breast cancer awareness headed by the Side-Out Foundation. In conjunction with the event, admission for Wednesday’s match is free…

  • Blocking Effort Propels Volleyball Past St. Catherine 3-1

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    adele burk

    Strong net play propelled the Gustauvs volleyball team in a 3-1 (25-21, 25-22, 23-25, 25-20) victory over St. Catherine in St. Paul on Wednesday night. Angela Ahrendt (Fy., Shoreview, Minn.) and Britta Bolm (Sr., Alexandria, Minn.) teamed up for seven blocks, as head coach Kari Eckheart’s squad outblocked the Wildcats 10-3. Gustavus moved to 21-3…

  • Volleyball Finishes 2-0 After First Day of Border Battle

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    adele burk

    The Gustavus volleyball team posted a 2-0 record after defeating both Luther College and Buena Vista University 3-1 on the first day of the MIAC-IIAC Border Battle in Mount Vernon, Iowa. The 21st-ranked Gusties improved their overall record to 18-3 with the victories. Head coach Kari Eckheart’s squad will wrap up the Border Battle against…

  • Volleyball Wins Two Matches To Finish Border Battle 4-0

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    adele burk

    Head coach Kari Eckheart and the Gustavus volleyball swept the University of Dubuque and Cornell College 3-0 to conclude the MIAC-IIAC Border Battle with a 4-0 record in Mount Vernon, Iowa. The Gusties defeated Dubuque by the scores of 26-24, 25-7, 25-18 and Cornell 25-21, 25-15, 25-10. Libero Emily Klein (Sr., Red Wing, Minn.) was…