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Aney, Laux Earn MIAC Tennis Elite 22 Awards
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) recognized some of its best and brightest spring-sport student-athletes on Tuesday with the announcement of the Elite 22 Awards. Gustavus senior Nick Aney (Rochester) and sophomore Alli Laux (Onalaska, Wis.) received the awards for men's and women's tennis, respectively.
Donnelly, Nelson, Poe to Compete at NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
Gustavus women's track & field student-athletes Elizabeth Donnelly (Sr., Langely, Wash.), Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina), and Annika Poe (Jr., Buffalo) have qualified and will compete at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships on May 26-28 in Geneva, Ohio.
Gustavus Women’s Athletics Wins MIAC All-Sports Title, Men Finish Second
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced the winners of the Men's and Women's All-Sports Competitions on Friday and Gustavus won the Pat Wiesner Trophy for women's sports, while the Gustie men took second place in the running for the George Durenberger Trophy.
Women’s Track & Field Sweeps MIAC Postseason Awards
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) announced its women's outdoor track & field awards Thursday and Gustavus won the top four honors. Birgen Nelson (Jr., Edina) won both the 2022 MIAC Outstanding Track Athlete and the 2022 Outstanding Performance of the Meet, while Annika Poe (Jr., Big Lake) was named the 2022 Outstanding Field Athlete and Aaron Lund earned 2022 Women's Coach of the Year.
Four Gusties Earn CoSIDA Academic All-District
The 2021-22 Academic All-District Men's and Women's At-Large Teams, selected by CoSIDA, were released Thursday and four Gustavus student-athletes received recognition. Men's tennis player Nick Aney (Sr., Rochester), women's swimmer Ellen Hofstede (Jr., Hopkins), gymnast Brooke Merila (Sr., St. Michael), and women's hockey player Kayla Vrieze (Sr., Eagan) all earned CoSIDA Academic All-District honors, recognizing the nation's top student-athletes for their combined performances in athletic competition and in the classroom.
Hanson Named MIAC Baseball Player of the Year, Five Others Join on All-MIAC Team
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) released its baseball postseason awards on Wednesday and five Gustavus student-athletes were named All-Conference, highlighted by Jack Hanson (Sr., Minnetonka) being named the 2022 Max Molock Player of the Year.
Softball Garners Three on MIAC All-Conference Team
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference released its softball postseason awards on Tuesday and three Gustavus student-athletes were named All-Conference. Kaylyn Leonard (Sr., Plymouth), Madelyn Mueller (So., North Mankato), and Piper Otto (So., Brooklyn Park) were selected to the All-MIAC Team, while Rachel Kawiecki (Fy., Richfield) was named honorable mention.
Women’s Track & Field Wins MIAC Championship, Men Take Fifth
For the first time in school history, the Gustavus women won the MIAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships. The Gusties totaled 139 points, clearing second place Saint Benedict by 22 points. The Gustie men took fifth place with 58.25 points.
Baseball Walks Off Saint John’s, Advances to MIAC Championship Game
Trailing 10-9 in the bottom of the 10th with the season on the line, Drake Siens (So., Rogers) hit an RBI triple to tie the game and Nick Azar (So., Edina) followed with a walk-off single to send Gustavus to the MIAC playoff championship game.
Men’s Tennis Blanks North Central, Advances to NCAA Region Championship
The Gustavus men's tennis team beat North Central (Ill.) 5-0 Friday in the second round of the NCAA tournament, improving to 25-10 on the season.