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Men’s Basketball Comes From Behind To Defeat Saint John’s 71-68 In First Round Of MIAC Playoffs
The Gustavus men's basketball team outscored Saint John's 8-0 in the last 3:43 to pull out a 71-68 come-from-behind victory in the first round of the MIAC playoffs on Monday night in Collegeville. The Gustie offense hit 57 percent of its shots from the floor, but it was the defense down the stretch that proved to be the difference in the contest. Gustavus, which improved to 13-13 overall, earned the right to face St. Thomas in the semifinal round on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in St. Paul.
Softball Eliminated From MIAC Playoffs With Losses To Hamline And Augsburg
The Gustavus softball was eliminated from the MIAC Post-Season Tournament after suffering a 3-0 loss to Hamline and a 7-6 loss to Augsburg on Saturday afternoon in Arden Hills. Hamline and Gustavus each tallied five hits, but the Pipers received a home run from Sophie Davidson for the victory. The Gusties mounted a rally against Augsburg after trailing 6-0 after three innings, but left eight runners stranded during the game in the loss.
MIAC Softball Tournament Postponed Until Saturday
The MIAC Post-Season Softball Tournament slated to begin Friday at 3 p.m. has been moved to Saturday at 1 p.m. Second-seeded Gustavus will face third-seeded Hamline at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Bethel University Softball Field in Arden Hills. Due to the schedule change, an additional venue was added to accommodate the double-elimination tournament.
Softball Set To Play In MIAC Post-Season Tournament
The Gustavus softball team is the second seed in the four-team MIAC Post-Season tournament, which will take place at Rice Creek Complex in Shoreview, Minn. this Friday and Saturday. The winner of the tournament will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Gusties will open tournament play on Friday against third-seeded Hamline. Game time is 3 p.m.
Men’s Basketball Sees Season End With Heartbreaking 76-73 Loss At St. Thomas
The Gustavus men's basketball team battled valiantly but came up just short in a 76-73 loss to St. Thomas in the MIAC Playoff Championship game played at Schoenecker Arena on the St. Thomas campus. The Gusties finish the season with an overall record of 19-8.
Men’s Hockey Falls To Saint John’s 5-3 In Quarterfinal Round of MIAC Tournament
The Gustavus men's hockey team saw its season come to an end with a 5-3 loss to Saint John's at Don Roberts Ice Rink in St. Peter on Thursday night. The Gusties trailed 3-2 after the first period and 4-3 after the second period before losing 5-3. David Martinson led Gustavus with two goals, while five different players scored for Saint John's. Gustavus ends its season with a record of 13-12-1.
Men’s Basketball Rallies To Claim 71-70 Win Over Carleton in Overtime, Will Face St. Thomas For MIAC Playoff Title on Saturday
The Gustavus men's basketball team claimed a thrilling 71-70 overtime win against Carleton in a MIAC Playoff Semifinal game at Gus Young Court in St. Peter on Thursday night. The Gusties rallied from six points down with :14 seconds left in regulation play to tie the score and send the game into overtime. Two free throws by the Gusties Andrew Doble with 1:19 left in the overtime proved to be the difference as Gustavus extended its season by claiming the 71-70 post-season victory.
Late Second Half Surge Gives Women’s Basketball 79-66 Win Over Hamline
The adage you remember the beginning and the end of a game was especially true for the Gustavus women's basketball team in a 79-66 playoff victory over Hamline on Monday night at Gus Young Court. The Gusties outscored the Pipers 35-10 in the first and last five minutes to earn the right to play St. Thomas in St. Paul on Wednesday night. Gustavus improved to 18-8, while Hamline's season ended at 13-13.