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Volleyball Brings Home a 4-0 Finish at Cornell Tournament

The Gustavus volleyball team capped its success in the final matches of the Cornell tournament and left 4-0 on the weekend after winning 3-2 over Coe College and 3-0 over Grinnell. With the wins, the Gusties move to 8-1 on the season.

Volleyball Wins Both Friday Night Contests

The Gustavus volleyball team traveled to Iowa for the opening matches of the Cornell tournament on Friday night and came away with a pair of wins; 3-0 over Cornell College and 3-1 over Wheaton College. With the wins, the Gusties move to 6-1.

Holtan Gets 1,000th Dig, Volleyball Wins Two

The Gustavus volleyball team concluded the Sugar Loaf Tournament with a set of wins over University of River Falls 3-0, and Luther College 3-0. With the wins, the Gusties finish 3-1 on the weekend, and improve to 4-1 overall. 

Volleyball Sweeps Bethany in Home Opener

The Gustavus volleyball used a strong attack Wednesday night to shut out Bethany in a 3-0 sweep. With the win, the Gusties improve to 1-0 overall while the Vikings fall to 0-1.

Holtan Selected CoSIDA Academic All-America Second Team

Gustavus senior Kate Holtan (Rochester) on Wednesday was selected to the 2020-21 CoSIDA Academic All-America Division III Volleyball Team. Holtan is one of six student-athletes on the Second Team, with 21 student-athletes from across the country comprising First, Second, and Third Teams. Academic All-America Teams recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.

Holtan Selected CoSIDA Academic All-District

Gustavus volleyball player Kate Holtan (Sr., Rochester) has been selected to the 2020-21 CoSIDA Academic All-District Team, which was announced Thursday. Academic All-District Teams recognize the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances athletically and in the classroom.

Volleyball Wins in Four Sets Against Hamline

The Gustavus volleyball team got back on track Tuesday night with a 3-1 victory over Hamline at Gus Young Court. The Gusties won by set scores of 25-16, 25-17, 17-25, and 25-21, improving to 2-1 overall.

Volleyball Drops Five-Set Heartbreaker to Saint Mary’s

The Gustavus volleyball team was able to force a fifth set Saturday in its home opener, but lost in the tiebreaker to Saint Mary’s to drop to 1-1 overall. The Gusties lost by scores of 25-18, 17-25, 25-27, 25-15, 13-15.  

Kate Holtan Named MIAC Volleyball Offensive Player of the Week

Kate Holtan (Sr., Rochester) picked up right where she left off from the last time Gustavus played a volleyball match in 2019. On Sunday in the Gusties' season-opening match at Concordia, Holtan led the team with 18 kills in a straight-set victory.

Kate Holtan Named AVCA All-America Honorable Mention

The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced its annual All-America Teams Tuesday with Kate Holtan (Jr., Rochester) receiving Honorable Mention honors for Gustavus.