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  • Softball Sweeps on First Day of Florida Spring Trip

    Softball Sweeps on First Day of Florida Spring Trip

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    Jordan Modjeski

    Turns out all the Gusties needed was a little heat. For the first time all season, the Gustavus softball team posted two back-to-back wins on the first day of the Gusties’ Florida spring trip. Gustavus defeated St. Lawrence 4-0 to start the day, followed by a 6-3 victory over Manchester University later in the afternoon.

  • Gusties Split with Bethany Lutheran in Doubleheader

    Gusties Split with Bethany Lutheran in Doubleheader

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    Jordan Modjeski

    Add another big win for the Gusties to the list. Gustavus picked up its third win of the year — and third with more than 10 runs — in a Friday night doubleheader against Bethany Lutheran at the MSU Mankato Maverick All-Sports Dome. The Gusties fell in the late-night game two, losing 13-4 in ten…

  • Otto Named MIAC Softball Pitcher of the Week

    Otto Named MIAC Softball Pitcher of the Week

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    Jordan Modjeski

    Piper Otto picked up her first win of the season by throwing a five-inning no-hitter against North Central on 3/4. Otto struck out 12 of the 15 batters she faced as the Gusties cruised to a 12-0 victory over the Rams. Otto then helped Gustavus to its second win of the year with three more…

  • Softball Goes 1-1 Against Pair of WIAC Opponents

    Softball Goes 1-1 Against Pair of WIAC Opponents

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    Jordan Modjeski

    If the Gusties have proven anything in their second weekend of play, it’s that when they win, they win big. The Gusties picked up their second win of the season with Sunday’s game against UW-Eau Claire, defeating the Blugolds 11-5 in the victory. Later in the afternoon, the Gusties fell to UW-La Crosse by a…

  • Softball Settles for Split on First Day of Rochester Dome Tournament

    Softball Settles for Split on First Day of Rochester Dome Tournament

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    Jordan Modjeski

    The Gustavus softball team settled for a split in their first two games of the Rochester Dome Tournament, each lopsided in their own way. The Gusties started the day with a dominant 12-0 victory over North Central for their first win of the season, followed by a 8-0 loss to Luther to wrap up Saturday…

  • 2023 Softball Season Preview

    2023 Softball Season Preview

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    Jordan Modjeski

    The Gustavus softball team kicks off its 2023 season this weekend, heading to Mankato for a series of opening games at the Minnesota State Dome. The Gusties will face Coe College tomorrow at 6 p.m., followed by UW-Eau Claire at 8:30 p.m. The Gusties are looking to build off last year’s season, finishing sixth in…