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Theiler, Decker Named MIAC Football All-Conference, Seven Others Make Second Team
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference released its 2016 Football Postseason Awards Tuesday and Gustavus is well represented with two student-athletes on the First Team, seven on the Second Team, and four honorable mentions.
Defensive Playmakers Guide Football To 38-21 Win At Carleton
Four interceptions and two that went for touchdowns propelled the Gustavus football team to a 38-21 victory at Carleton College Saturday in the season finale. Holding on to a slim 24-21 advantage midway through the fourth quarter, the Gustie defense stood tall with two interception returns for touchdowns on consecutive Carleton possessions. The Gusties edged the Knights 378-361 in total yards to finish the season 5-5 overall and 3-5 in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Football’s Early Lead Results In 23-3 Victory At St. Olaf
An early 14-0 lead in the first quarter set the tone for the Gustavus football team’s 23-3 victory over St. Olaf on Saturday. The Gusties outgained the Oles 407-209 in total yards, while forcing the home team to punt seven times and commit three turnovers. Gustavus snaps a four-game skid in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, improving to 4-4 overall and 2-4 in the league, while the Oles fall to 2-6 overall and 1-5 in the conference.
Football Kicks Off 100th Season With Decisive 35-6 Win At Westminster
The Gustavus football team started its 100th season on the right foot, defeating Westminster College 35-6 on Saturday afternoon. The Gusties scored touchdowns on their first two possessions and never looked back. Gustavus accumulated 479 yards of offense on 275 passing and 204 rushing. Luke Martinez (Sr., Lenexa, Kan.) had a breakout game after missing all last season due to injury as he scored three touchdowns with 129 yards on 21 carries. In his first start under center, Michael Veldman (So., Becker, Minn.) was extremely efficient, completing 21-of-25 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown. Velman also added an six-yard rushing touchdown. Jordan Kahlow (So., Le Sueur, Minn.) led the defense with six tackles.
2015 Gustavus Adolphus Football Season Preview
The 2015 Gustavus Adolphus College football team. (Photo courtesy of SPX Sports) Coming off consecutive winning seasons for the first time in 13 years, the Gustavus Adolphus football team has high expectations for its 2015 campaign. Last season, the Gusties posted a 6-4 overall record and 4-4 mark in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for […]
Football Falls To St. Thomas 57-35 In Season Finale
St. Paul – Despite a 14-7 lead halfway through the second quarter, the Gustavus Adolphus football team was unable to keep a surging St. Thomas team at bay in the regular season finale on Saturday afternoon at O’Shaughnessy Stadium. The Tommies scored 36 points over the remainder of the second quarter and all of the third quarter […]
Football Can’t Climb Out Of First Half Hole, Falls 35-26 To Concordia
Gabriel Boyce hauled in a pair of touchdowns in Gustavus's 35-26 loss to Concordia on Saturday in Moorhead. Photo courtesy of Jim Cell - Concordia Sports Information Moorhead, Minn. – The Gustavus Adolphus football team suffered a 35-26 loss to Concordia College on Saturday afternoon at Jake Christensen Stadium. Turnovers and a big Concordia second […]