Sports Editor- Liv White Gustavus Women’s Flag Football is nearing the end of their second-ever season and won their first games this past weekend. Last Spring, Gustavus’s Athletic Department announced they were partnering with five other NCAA institutions and the Minnesota Vikings to launch a collegiate women’s flag football league.  The inaugural season was joined by Augustana, Concordia-Moorhead, Bethel, Northwestern-St. Paul, and UW-Stout. This season, … Continue reading Women’s Flag Football Has a Bright Future

Staff Writer- Alayna Boe Taking the home field advantage, literally, the No. 23 ranked Gustavus Men’s Golf team reigned victorious at the Bobby Krig Invite held on April 18th and 19th. The Gusties finished the two-day event with a team score of 871 (+19), which gave them a comfortable 15-shot lead over the competition.  This victory was largely fueled by a well-balanced performance across the … Continue reading Men’s Golf Dominate on Home Turf

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 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