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Softball Has 12 Named NFCA Scholar-Athletes
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) recently honored 12 Gustavus softball student-athletes as Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athletes for the 2022-23 academic year – Greta Dahlen, Grace Gardner, Olivia Guggenberger, Marah Hulke, Taylor Katzenmeyer, Lauren Lambert, Madi Mueller, Carly Nelson, Caitlin Olafsson, Piper Otto, Kayla Ruud, and Chloe Smallfield.
Dahlen Named Rawlings Gold Glove Award Recipient
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gustavus softball right fielder Greta Dahlen (So., West Des Moines, Iowa) was one of nine players to be named a 2023 Rawlings Gold Glove Award recipient, presented by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). This is the inaugural year for the award at the Division III level, and is presented to the […]
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.
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.
Softball Advances to MIAC Playoff Semifinals with 4-1 Win Over St. Catherine
The Gustavus softball team put together a strong defensive performance against St. Catherine in the opening round of the MIAC Playoffs, defeating the Wildcats 4-1 to advance to the semifinals. The Gusties scored all four of their runs in the first three innings of the game, and held the Wildcats to just one in the fifth for the playoff victory.
Gusties Sweep Martin Luther in Regular Season Finale
The Gusties wrapped up their regular season play with a non-conference doubleheader against Martin Luther, sweeping the Knights by scores of 2-1 and 8-0.
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.
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.