Entries tagged with ‘Women’s softball’

Softball Earns 2010-11 NFCA Division III All-Academic Team Award

The Gustavus softball team was recognized last Thursday for its achievements off the field, honored as a 2010-11 National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Division III All-Academic Team. The Gusties accumulated a 3.293 grade point average (GPA), ranking 60th among NCAA Division III schools. Eight Gustavus softball players were named Division III All-America Scholar Athletes – […]

Softball Sweeps Concordia 9-1, 8-0

The Gustavus softball team swept Concordia on Saturday afternoon in St. Peter, winning game one 9-1 and game two 8-0. With the victories, the Gusties move to 11-9 overall and 4-0 in the MIAC.

Multi-Talented Willis Making Most Of Her Gustavus Experience

Every college student tries to find his or her niche once they step onto the campus of their choice. Their search for the perfect school is over, they hope, leaving them time to focus on the many goals and aspirations ahead of them. Gustavus Adolphus junior Sarah Willis seems to be one such student. Starting out slowly and testing the waters a bit, Sarah has blossomed into a rare three-sport athlete here at Gustavus.

Softball Has Three Players Selected to All-Conference Team

The Gustavus softball team had three players selected by the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference coaches to the 2005 All-Conference Team, including first baseman Audrey Lenoch (Pine Island, Minn.), pitcher Joyce DeWitz (Good Thunder, Minn.), and second baseman Julie Mahre (White Bear Lake, Minn.).

Softball Has Three Players Named to MIAC Playoffs All-Tournament Team

The Gustavus softball team had three players named to the all-tournament team after last weekend's MIAC Post-season tournament. Those players were first-year infielder Julie Mahre (White Bear Lake, Minn.), sophomore pitcher Joyce DeWitz (Good Thunder, Minn.), and junior outfielder Kristin Kunz (Esko, Minn.).

Gustavus Falls 1-0 to St. Mary’s, Is Eliminated from MIAC Tournament.

Despite only one hit, St. Mary's was able to defeat Gustavus and advance to the MIAC championship game. An RBI double by Cardinals catcher Amy Edge in the third inning was the difference, as Gustavus could only muster three hits.

Listen live to MIAC softball playoff action

Follow the Gustavus Adolphus College softball team and other MIAC playoff action by clicking here or by going to the St. Mary's atheltics website (www.smumn.edu).

St. Mary’s Defeats Gustavus 3-0 in First Round of MIAC Softball Playoffs

St. Mary's pitcher Jenny Schipp (21-4) struck out six, walked none and scattered six hits in the complete game six-hitter.

Gustavus Eliminates Hamline With 3-1 Victory to Stay Alive in MIAC Softball Playoffs

A three run first inning would prove to be enough for the Gusties to defeat Hamline in the elimination game Friday afternoon. Joyce DeWitz struck out four and walked only two batters to lead Gustavus to victory.

Softball Will Face Saint Mary’s in the First Round of the MIAC Playoffs

The Gustavus Adolphus College softball team will play Saint Mary's on Friday in the first round of the MIAC Tournament. Second-seeded Saint Mary's and third-seeded Gustavus begin at 3 p.m. at Hamline in the round-robin format.