Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The Gustavus Women’s Golf team went to Hastings, Minnesota, this last weekend to host the two-day Gustie Spring Classic. There were a total of 11 competing teams out in Hastings playing at the Emerald Greens Golf Course. With this being the first spring tournament for the team since the conclusion of the fall season, they were excited and looking forward to … Continue reading Longie Wins Gustie Spring Classic Tournament
Staff Writer- Alayna Boe At their home turf, the Gustavus Adolphus Men’s Baseball team hosted Bethel University in a doubleheader. Both of these games tested the Gusties and their grit. In the first game, Bethel came out swinging and marked six hits and six runs on the board. This initial scoring did not put the Gusties down, but forced them to overcome the adversity and … Continue reading Gustavus Baseball Battles Bethel
Sports Editor- Liv White The Women’s Tennis team played four matches this past weekend with a contingent traveling to Wisconsin to face UW-River Falls and UW-Stout and a group in Northfield facing MIAC opponents St. Olaf and St. Kate’s. On Saturday April 11th, Gusties competed in River Falls, Wisconsin. The Gusties first match was played against UW-River Falls. Sophomore Rika Cross and Senior Madison Packer … Continue reading No. 18 Women’s Tennis Sweeps Weekend
Sports Editor- Liv White The Gustavus Track & Field opened their outdoor season on March 28 at the CSB/SJU Optimistic Meet. The team was represented by a small group of throwers, hurdlers, jumpers, and runners. The Gusties faced windy conditions in Collegeville, Minnesota but were still able to place top five across multiple events. On the men’s side, Senior Connor McCormick placed 3rd in the … Continue reading Outdoor Track and Field Season Begins
Sports Editor- Liv White The Gustavus Softball team battled the Concordia College Cobbers on Tuesday, April 7th in their home opener. The Gusties swept the conference doubleheader to improve to 9-9 on the year and open conference play 2-0. Game one started out with Sophomore Paige Gritzmaker giving the Gusties their first lead of the day. She scored in the first inning, hitting a bases-loaded … Continue reading Gustavus Softball Competes in Home Opener
Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson The men’s golf team began their spring season this last weekend on Friday, April 3rd as they competed in the two day Illinois Wesleyan Invitational in Normal Illinois. Two teams for Gustavus (A) and (B) played the course along with two individual players (Cole Paulson, and Ford Finster). While the conditions for the weekend were not optimal, especially the second day, … Continue reading Men’s Golf Battles in Season Opener
Sports Editor- Liv White On Saturday, March 28th, the Gustavus Women’s Tennis team competed in three conference matches against Hamline, St. Scholastica, and Saint Benedict. Up to this point, the Gusties had only played in one conference match against Concordia on the 14th, in which they swept the Cobbers. “I think we have been working hard at trying to improve every day to become an … Continue reading No. 19 Women’s Tennis Sweeps MIAC Play this Weekend
Sports Editor- Liv White This past week, Gustavus Swimmer and Junior Braden Ripken and Gymnast and Sophomore Cara Wong represented Gustavus at their respective national championships. Leading up to nationals, Ripken and the Men’s Swim and Dive Team won the MIAC championships. Individually, Ripken won the 100-yard breaststroke and 50-yard freestyle at the MIAC championships, as well as being a part of the 400 Medley … Continue reading Swimmer and Gymnast Represent Gustavus at Nationals
Staff Writer- Alayna Boe Down in St. Louis, Missouri, the Gustavus Adolphus College Baseball team had a hard-fought doubleheader against the Wash U Bears this past Sunday. These two games proved to be challenging for the Golden Gusties, but they came out knowing competition was strong and that the season is young. Being back from their spring break Arizona trip, the Gusties are excited to … Continue reading Gustavus Baseball Battles in St. Louis
Staff Writer- Nathan Swanson This previous weekend, the 19th nationally ranked Men’s Tennis Team competed in two matches, winning both and improving their win streak to seven matches. Their first match was against the St. Olaf Oles, where they won 7-0, and the second match was against the Augustana University Vikings from Sioux Falls, where they won 5-2. The team traveled to Northfield to play … Continue reading 19th Ranked Men’s Tennis Surges with Energy
