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Herda Named MIAC Softball Player of the Week

Kayla Herda had a 13-hit week for the Gusties, leading the team through a seven-game win streak and five MIAC victories. Herda averaged .591 (13-for-22) with an on-base percentage of .625 in six games, scoring six runs with nine RBI while belting four extra-base hits including her first home run of the season against Concordia on 4/19. For her performance, Herda was named MIAC Softball Player of the Week.

Softball’s Win Streak Ends with Split Against Saint Mary’s

Both the Gustavus and Saint Mary's softball teams entered into Sunday's doubleheader with an identical conference record of 7-5 and a six-game win streak. And, thanks to a MIAC split, both teams left the field with a foiled win streak and a still identical conference record. The Gusties won game one 7-4 before falling 9-4 at the hands of the Cardinals in game two.

Otto, Anderson Shutout Pipers, Lead Gusties to Sixth Straight Win

The Gusties silenced the Pipers Saturday afternoon, allowing only nine hits off Piper Otto and Maizie Anderson in two games. With wins of 4-0 and 9-0, the Gusties extended their win streak to six, posting their third MIAC sweep in a row.

Softball Posts Second Straight MIAC Sweep

The Gustavus softball team won its third- and fourth-straight games, sweeping Concordia by scores of 6-0 and 7-2 on a rainy day in the MSU-Mankato dome. Gustie pitchers Marah Hulke (Fy., Courtland) and Maizie Anderson (Fy., Rosemount) led the way, both pitching complete games and combining for only three hits against.

Gusties Complete MIAC Sweep of Macalester

It's safe to say Friday's doubleheader against Macalester was a whirlwind for the Gusties. Game one started in a heavy heat, sunny and 81 at the Gustie Softball Field. The Scots took an early lead, but the Gusties battled back and tagged the game-tying run out at home to win the game in the top of the seventh, 7-6.

Gusties Suffer MIAC Sweep Against St. Olaf

The Gustavus softball team suffered a MIAC sweep at the hands of St. Olaf Thursday, falling 8-0 in five innings in game one of the doubleheader and 5-4 in the second. The Gusties fall to 8-14 and 1-5 in MIAC play. 

Softball Settles for Split with No. 14 Saint Benedict

The Gustavus softball team met their second nationally-ranked opponent of the season — and second in a row — hosting No. 14 Saint Benedict for a MIAC home opener. The Gusties impressed in game one, defeating the Bennies 6-3, but fell in the rematch, as the Bennies picked up the 7-2 victory. 

Softball Opens MIAC Play with Pair of Losses at No. 11 Bethel

After nearly two weeks off, the Gusties opened conference play against a formidable foe, facing nationally-ranked No. 11 Bethel Saturday afternoon. The Gusties dropped a tight game one in nine innings, 1-0, before falling 4-2 in the second matchup.

Olafsson Named MIAC Softball Player of the Week

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Caitlin Olafsson (Fy., Woodbury) has been nothing if not impressive in the first month of her freshman campaign. Over the Gusties’ trip to Florida, Olafsson went 10-for-24 at the plate with seven RBI and six runs scored in eight games. Olafsson hit her first collegiate home run in the team’s loss to Hope […]

Softball Wraps Up Florida Trip Going 1-1

The Gusties finished their final day of competition in Florida with a split, falling to Colby College 5-4 before erupting for 12 runs in a 12-4 victory over Westminster.