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Rice, Sharbono Named December Student-Athletes Of The Month
Women's basketball player Miranda Rice (Sr., Forest Lake, Minn.) and men's basketball player Riley Sharbono (Jr., Marshall, Minn.) have been selected as the Gustavus Adolphus College December Female and Male Student-Athletes-of-the-Month, presented by Thrivent Financial and voted on by the Gustavus Sports Information Department.
Late Rally Comes Up Short, Women’s Hoops Falls 68-60 To No. 11 UW-Whitewater
In a battle of nationally ranked women’s basketball teams, No. 17 Gustavus was unable to complete a fourth quarter comeback, losing 68-60 to No. 11 UW-Whitewater on Friday at the Wartburg Holiday Tournament. The Gusties got within two points of the lead with two minutes remaining in the contest after trailing by as many as 19, but the Warhawks closed out the game at the free throw line in the waning moments to remain perfect (10-0) on the season. Gustavus falls to 8-2 overall.
Women’s Basketball Cruises To 79-45 Win Over Coe
The Gustavus women’s basketball team wrapped up a six-game home stand Friday evening with a convincing 79-45 win over Coe College in non-conference action. The win moves the Gusties to 8-1 overall while Coe drops to 3-8.
Women’s Basketball Drops Ranked Matchup 74-66 To St. Thomas
The Gustavus women’s basketball team lost its first game of the season 74-66 to St. Thomas on Wednesday evening. The Tommies used a 29-11 advantage in the second quarter to create separation and fended off a second half comeback to secure the win in a match of nationally ranked teams. No. 12 Gustavus drops to 7-1 overall and 3-1 in the MIAC, while No. 11 St. Thomas improves to 7-1 overall and 3-0 in the league.
Rice Named MIAC Women’s Basketball Player Of The Week
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference announced its Women’s Basketball Player of the Week award this afternoon, with Miranda Rice (Sr., Forest Lake, Minn.) earning the weekly honor.
Miranda Rice Reaches 1,000 Career Points In 82-50 Win Over Hamline
The No. 12-ranked Gustavus women's basketball team defeated Hamline University 82-50 Saturday afternoon at Gus Young Court to remain unbeaten, while Miranda Rice (Sr., Forest Lake, Minn.) reached the 1,000-point plateau in her career.
Women’s Hoops Erases First Half Deficit, Cruises To 78-56 Win Over Augsburg
For the third-straight game, the Gustavus women’s basketball team was able to erase a first quarter deficit and proceed to a convincing win, this time 78-56 over Augsburg on Wednesday. The No. 12-ranked Gusties stay perfect with the win, moving to 6-0 overall and 2-0 in the MIAC, while the Auggies drop to 4-3 overall and 1-1 in the league.
Strong Second Half Start Leads To Women’s Basketball 71-50 Win Over UW-River Falls
After a slow start to Thursday’s non-conference women’s basketball game, Gustavus used a big third quarter, outscoring UW-River Falls 26-13, en route to a decisive 71-50 victory at Gus Young Court. The win moves the No. 12-ranked Gusties to 4-0 on the season, while the Falcons drop to 3-2.
Women’s Basketball Downs UW-La Crosse 67-59 In Home Opener
The No. 16-ranked Gustavus women’s basketball team squeaked out a 67-59 home-opening victory against UW-La Crosse on Tuesday night at Gus Young Court. The Gusties held a slim three-point lead with 1:16 remaining in the game, but held the Eagles scoreless the rest of the way to move to 2-0 on the season.
Women’s Basketball Holds Off Buena Vista 80-73 In Season Opener
The No. 16 ranked Gustavus women’s basketball team started the season on the right foot Wednesday, defeating Buena Vista University 80-73. The Gusties erased a first half deficit and held off the Beavers down the stretch, making 7-of-8 free throws in the final 23 seconds of the game.