Gustie Women play to stalemate against Luther College

Junior forward Ashley Anderson, who is second on the team in goals, sprints up the field past a Luther player. Anderson recorded one shot during the Luther game. Sports Information.

Battling non-Conference opponent Luther College on Oct. 18, the Gustavus Women’s Soccer team played the Norse to a 0-0 tie, equivalent to last year’s game in Iowa. The Gusties record for the season stands at 6-5-3 overall and 2-4-1 in the MIAC with four Conference games left.

The Gusties were able to overcome Luther’s advantage in both shots and corner kicks to hold the Norse scoreless for the entirety of the game. First-year goalie Jessica Richert posted her second career shutout with four saves, while playing the full 110 minutes. “It was a tough game for the full time. We were happy to play to a 0-0 tie,” Richert said.

For Richert, the collegiate level has definitely been an adjustment, but a positive one. “The game is a lot faster,” Richert said. “The team is also more close-knit because we have many team activities during  the season to become closer to teammates.”

The Women’s Soccer team stands in seventh place in the MIAC but could move up in the standings with strong showings in its first of three final MIAC games with Bethel at home on Saturday, Oct. 24. The Gusties conclude their season with away games against Hamline and Augsburg.

“We have a couple more games left so we’d obviously like to finish in the top half of the Conference,” Richert said.

The Gusties will try to finish the season strong even without the chance for a playoff berth. Their final home game of the season will be Saturday, Oct. 24.