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Embacher Named MIAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week

Hailey Embacher (Sr., Mankato) notched 117 digs, 12 assists, and served five aces to help the Gusties to a 3-1 weekend at the Sandy Schumacher Memorial Tournament in Eau Claire, Wis. For her performances, Embacher has been named MIAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week for the second consecutive week. 

Pedersen Named MIAC Men’s Golfer of the Week

Jacob Pedersen (Sr., Minnetonka) carded a 69-70-74-213 at the Minnesota Golf Classic at Pioneer Creek in Maple Plain over the weekend, tying for the lowest score of any NCAA Division III golfer at the meet. Pedersen and Saint John's sophomore Glavine Schugel both finished at three-under-par, tied for 10th place on the tournament's individual leaderboard.

Embacher, Kes Earn MIAC Volleyball Athletes of the Week

Gustavus volleyball players Hailey Embacher (Sr., Mankato) and Madi Kes (So., Jordan) have been named MIAC Volleyball Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week, respectively.

Wasko Named MIAC Men’s Golfer of the Week

Wyatt Wasko (Jr., Lake Elmo) won the season-opening Augsburg Fall Invite by shooting a 70-73-143 at Majestic Oaks over the weekend. Wasko carded a hole-in-one on the eighth hole of the second round, marking the first hole-in-one during tournament play in Gustavus men's golf program history.

Abegglen Named MIAC Special Teams Athlete of the Week

Andrew Abegglen (Jr., Mound) set a Gustavus program record with 11 extra points made in Saturday's 80-58 win at Buena Vista. He went a perfect 11-for-11 on PAT tries, breaking the previous record of nine set by Brendan Boche in 2015 against Carleton.

DuMoulin, Nelson, Poe Named MIAC Track & Field Athletes of the Week

Gustavus track & field athletes Xander DuMoulin (Jr., Shorewood), Birgen Nelson (So., Edina), and Annika Poe (So., Big Lake) all had impressive performances at the NSIC and Friends Outdoor Challenge on Saturday at Minnesota State-Mankato and have been selected MIAC Track & Field Athletes of the Week. 

Lombard Named MIAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

In his seventh career start, Lombard tossed a nine-inning no-hitter as Gustavus baseball completed the three-game series sweep with a 2-0 victory over Bethel. Lombard’s no-hitter is the first by a Gustavus pitcher since Josh Spitzack ’06 threw a seven-inning no-hitter in a 5-0 win over Carleton on April 4, 2005.

Rooney Named MIAC Men’s Track Athlete of the Week

Taylor Rooney (Sr., Andover) won the 110-hurdles at the Drake Relays with a time of 13.98, becoming the first Drake Relays champion in Gustavus track & field history.

Damon Rademacher Named MIAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week

Gustavus reliever Damon Rademacher (Sr., Princeton) picked up his second save of the season in a 3-1 win over St. Thomas and earned the win at Bethel, improving to 3-0 this year. For his performance, Rademacher has been named MIAC Baseball Pitcher of the Week. 

Fouchier Named MIAC Men’s Tennis Athlete of the Week

Daniel Fouchier (So., Nootdorp, Netherlands) won both his singles and doubles matches in a tightly-contested win over Carleton on Saturday. For his performance against Carleton, Fouchier has been named MIAC Men's Tennis Athlete of the Week.