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Miller, Rice Named D3hoops.com All-West Region
D3hoops.com released its 2018 Women’s All-Region Teams on Tuesday morning and Gustavus student-athletes Mikayla Miller (Sr., Goodhue, Minn.) and Miranda Rice (Sr., Forest Lake, Minn.) received recognition. Miller was named to the five-player All-West Region Second Team for the second consecutive year, while Rice was named to the six-player Third Team.
No. 3 Thomas More Holds Off Women’s Hoops 75-67 In NCAA Sweet 16 Matchup
The Gustavus women's basketball team had its hot start hampered by the No. 3-ranked Thomas More College Friday at Hope College in a NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen matchup, as the Saints held on to defeat the Golden Gusties 75-67.
Seniors Lead Gustavus Women’s Basketball To NCAA Tournament Win Over Rose-Hulman
Friday evening’s NCAA women’s basketball opening round matchup between Gustavus and Rose-Hulman lived up to the moniker of “March Madness” with the game going down to the wire, but in the end the Gusties came out on top 60-52 to claim their first NCAA tournament win since 2003. The Gusties started the game with a 17-4 lead in the first six minutes of the game and never trailed. Gustavus advances to the round of 32 tomorrow at 7 p.m.
Miller, Rice, Gonsorowski Honored In MIAC Women’s Hoops Postseason Awards
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its women’s basketball postseason awards Wednesday afternoon, with four Gustavus student-athletes received recognition. Mikayla Miller (Sr., Goodhue, Minn.) and Miranda Rice (Sr., Forest Lake, Minn.) were named All-Conference, Ava Gonsorowski (Fy., Esko, Minn.) was named Rookie of the Year, and Kendall Thompson (Jr., Eden Prairie, Minn.) earned All-Conference Honorable Mention.
Women’s Basketball Advances To MIAC Title Game, Upsets Saint Ben’s 61-53
For the first time in program history, the Gustavus women’s basketball team won a MIAC playoff game on the road, upsetting No. 2 seed Saint Benedict 61-53 Thursday to punch its ticket to the conference championship game for the second straight year.
Dominant Defense Guides Women’s Hoops To 65-38 Win Over St. Kate’s To Open Playoffs
A suffocating first half defensive performance by the Gustavus women’s basketball team Tuesday set the tone as it cruised to a 65-38 win over St. Catherine in a MIAC playoff quarterfinal game. The Gusties held the Wildcats to eight points in the first quarter and just three points in the second for a total of 11 after 20 minutes of play – the fewest points allowed in any half all season long. With the win, the Gusties advance to the semifinal round Thursday night at No. 2 seed Saint Benedict.
Women’s Hoops Caps Regular Season With 77-66 Win At St. Kate’s
The Gustavus women’s basketball team closed out the regular season Saturday with a 77-66 victory at St. Catherine. The Gusties, who secured the No. 3 seed for the MIAC playoffs, improved to 20-5 overall and 14-4 in the league. St. Kate’s captured the No. 6 and final playoff spot, meaning Gustavus will host the Wildcats at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the first round of the conference playoffs.
Women’s Hoops Earns 77-60 Senior Day Victory Over Bethel
The Gustavus women's basketball team gained a 42-33 halftime lead and didn't look back, defeating Bethel University for a series split Saturday afternoon at Gus Young Court during Senior Day.
Women’s Basketball Hosts Bethel On Senior Day Saturday
The Gustavus women’s basketball team hosts Bethel in its final home regular season game at Gus Young Court on Saturday for Senior Day. The Gusties enter the game 18-4 overall and 12-3 in the MIAC, while the Royals are 16-6 overall and 11-4 in the league.
After Slow Start Women’s Hoops Takes Down Macalester 76-54
The Gustavus women’s basketball team got off to a slow start Wednesday at Macalester, leading by just five points at halftime, but made some second half adjustments to capture a 76-54 victory. Miranda Rice (Sr., Forest Lake, Minn.) was a strong presence throughout the game, scoring 16 points in the first half and finishing with 27 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the floor as the Gusties improve to 18-4 overall and 12-3 in the MIAC.