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Gustie Women ready for tip-off

Senior forward Julia Schultz looks to pass the ball at a home game last season.  Sports Information.

Achange in the season means the return of Gustavus Women’s Basketball.
Their last season ended abruptly in the quarterfinals of the MIAC Championship to Bethel. The women ended their season with a record of 16-10. In their final game against the Bethel Royals, both teams battled closely for a victory until the Royals began to outscore ...

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Skating with purpose

Senior David Martinson celebrates one of his four goals in the Gusties victory over St. Olaf at home on Saturday, Nov. 14.  Sports Information.

After placing second in the National Tournament last year, the Gustavus Men’s Hockey team is back for more this season. So far, the Gusties have started off their season 3-2-1, defeating St. Olaf last Saturday 5-4.
Junior forward Brad Wieck feels the team has been doing well so far. “The season is still early, but so ...

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Gustavus Men’s Basketball driving full speed into new season

Senior Mychal Crowder takes the ball strong to the hoop against Winona St. Sports Information.

Gustie Men optimistic about the prospects of the 2009-10 season as they return three starters from last season’s team and will rely on contributions from first-year players
The Men’s Basketball team has an exciting season ahead of it with the graduation of just a few seniors and the addition of a few first-year players to add ...

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Gustavus Women’s Rugby: making the tries count

The Gustie women run a catching and throwing drill during practice in order to prepare for the game against Winona State. Jake Seamans.

To say the Gustavus Women’s Rugby team has surpassed expectations for its season this year is a significant understatement. After finishing second in the Minnesota Final Four, the Gustie women traveled to Platteville, WI for the Midwest Sweet Sixteen Playoffs on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2009. Despite a number three seed in its pool, ...

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Off the starting block

Gustavus Men’s and Women’s swimmers prepare to dive off the starting block during practice. Jake Seamans.

The Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving teams will host a dual meet this Saturday in the Lund Center against St. Olaf College. Both teams are prepared for some tough competition.
“The Men’s team will have quite the battle, and the Women’s [team] definitely has a shot. The atmosphere at the Olaf meet is ...

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Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams ready to finish the season strong

(Left to Right) Senior Vanessa Jones, Junior Megan Lundgren, Junior Brooke Beskau and Kelly Chaudoin ‘09 run together in a meet last year. Sports Information.

he Gustavus Cross Country teams head into this weekend’s NCAA Regional meet with high expectations and hopes to leave behind a season full of injury and illness.
The Men’s team comes off of an eighth place performance at the MIAC Championships two weekends ago, while the Gustie Women took in a sixth place finish at the ...

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Gustie Football has heart

Senior defensive back Joe Welch jumps in front of a Bethel wide receiver to intercept a pass during the game last week at Hollingsworth Field. Sports Information.

After last Saturday’s heartbreaking loss against Bethel College, the Gustavus Football team is recharged and eager to finish out the season with two big wins. The Gusties have gone through a lot of changes this year.
“We have learned a lot this year. Having new coaches and new plays assigned to the offense was a struggle. ...

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Gusties hope to skate pass competition

The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team looks to follow up NCAA Quarterfinal finish last season with fast beginning
The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team is ready to start the 2009-10 season after a very successful season last year.
Last season, the Gustie women won both the regular-season Conference title and the MIAC Playoffs. By coming in first place, the ...

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Rugged ruggers

The Gustavus Men’s Rugby team completed a tough fall schedule with a 2-3 record
The Gustavus Men’s Rugby club team finished up an abbreviated fall season this past weekend with a tough 14-7 loss to Southwest Minnesota State University out of Marshall, MN. The game was the last of five games on the schedule for the ...

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Dropping the puck

Senior forward Dave Martinson handles the puck during a home game last year. Sports Information.

With last year’s success winning the MIAC Playoff Championship and advancing to the NCAA Division III Frozen Four Championship in Lake Placid, NY, this year’s Gustavus Men’s Hockey team is eagerly anticipating the start of the season. The Gustavus Men’s Hockey program had lost in the MIAC Quarterfinals the previous two seasons and last won ...

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