Category: Women’s Basketball

  • Bri Monahan Named Finalist for Division III Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team

    Gustavus Adolphus women’s basketball player Bri Monahan has been named by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) as one of 40 finalists for the NCAA Division III Kodak/WBCA All-America Basketball Team. The 40 finalists, who are voted upon by WBCA member coaches in each of the eight WBCA geographical regions, are now in the running…

  • Monahan, Vadnais Named All-MIAC; Haller Named MIAC Coach of the Year

    Gustavus Adolphus junior post player Bri Monahan and sophomore Jess Vadnais have been received All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors for the 2005-06 season as selected by the league’s coaches. Junior post player Erin Boese was named to the MIAC All-Defensive Team, while head coach Mickey Haller was honored as the league’s Coach of the Year…

  • Women’s Basketball Falls to Concordia in MIAC Semifinals 63-55

    The Gustavus women’s basketball season saw its season come to a close Wednesday night as Concordia completed the season sweep of the Gusties with a 63-55 MIAC Playoff Semifinal win in Moorhead. Gustavus’ Bri Monahan led all players with 22 points and surpassed the 1000-point barrier for her career. The Gusties wind up 19-7, while…

  • Women’s Basketball Advances to MIAC Semifinals With 62-52 Win Over Bethel

    Led by 31 points from junior post player Bri Monahan, the Gustavus women’s basketball team advanced to Wednesday’s MIAC Women’s Basketball Playoff Semifinals with a 62-52 win over Bethel Monday night in St. Peter. Gustavus will face second-seeded Concordia Wednesday night at 7:30 pm in Moorhead.

  • Women’s Basketball Falls to Saint Ben’s 70-60; Blazers Capture Outright MIAC Title

    The Gustavus women’s basketball team saw an opportunity at a shared Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title slip away Saturday afternoon with a 70-60 home loss to the College of Saint Benedict. Junior post Bri Monahan led all players with 27 points, but the Blazers had four players in double-figures including Anna Heikenen with 17. Saint…

  • Women’s Basketball Defeats Macalester 51-23

    The Gustavus women’s basketball team stepped out of league play Wednesday night, defeating Macalester College 51-23 at Gus Young Court in St. Peter. Bri Monahan and Jess Vadnais led the Gusties with 12 and 10 points, respectively, in limited action. Gustavus improves to 18-5 on the season, while Macalester drops to 2-20. The Gusties will…

  • Women’s Basketball Sprints Past Augsburg 67-44

    Sophomore guard Jess Vadnais scored a game-high 16 points to lead the Gustavus women’s basketball team to a 67-44 victory over Augsburg Saturday afternoon in St. Peter. First-year Emily Nelson added 10 points, while senior Sara Boldt and junior Erin Boese finished with nine points for the Gusties, who moved to 17-5 overall, 15-4 in…

  • Women’s Basketball Surges Past St. Olaf 75-50

    The Gustavus women’s basketball team kept its hopes for a first-round bye in the MIAC Playoffs alive Wednesday night with a 75-50 win over St. Olaf in Northfield. Bri Monahan scored 19 to lead the Gusties, followed closely by Jess Vadnais with 18. Gustavus (16-5, 14-4 MIAC) returns home Saturday hosting Augsburg in another MIAC…

  • Women’s Basketball Escapes With 73-71 Victory at Bethel

    Bri Monahan scored 26 points and Jess Vadnais added another 20 as the Gustavus women’s basketball team posted a 73-71 win over Bethel Monday night in Arden Hills. The Gusties improve to 15-5 overall, 13-4 in the MIAC with the victory and locked down at least a first-round home game in the MIAC Playoffs.

  • Women’s Basketball Secures MIAC Playoff Berth With 72-37 Win Over Saint Mary’s

    The Gustavus women’s basketball team capitalized on 30 Saint Mary’s turnovers to post a 72-37 victory over the Cardinals Saturday afternoon in St. Peter. Jess Vadnais and Bri Monahan each scored 18 points to lead the Gusties, who improve to 14-5 overall and 12-4 in the MIAC. Gustavus, which secured a berth in the MIAC…