After finishing second last year at the Border Battle Tournament, the Volleyball team returns to bring home the victory. Junior defensive specialist Jenny Ewert feels strongly about the upcoming tournament this weekend. “This tournament is a huge competition. It is basically Iowa teams versus Minnesota teams, which turns out to be a preview of what our regionals will be like,” Ewert said. Sophomore middle hitter … Continue reading Volleyball prepares for Border Battle

The Women’s Tennis team is poised for another successful year in the Gustavus tennis tradition. The team will open its individual season this weekend, Sept. 25-27, at the Midwest Regional Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Tournament, which Gustavus will host. Although the team was strong last year, Head Coach Jon Carlson has very high hopes for the Gusties. “This is as deep a group as we’ve … Continue reading Women serve up new season

Despite suffering a heartbreaking loss in it’s home opener, the Gustavus Football team bounced back with a thrilling double overtime win over Hamline last weekend to start their Conference season. The Gusties opened their season with a non-conference loss to Coe College at home. Despite being down 3-20 after three quarters, the Gusties fought their way back into the game. “We played poorly on offense … Continue reading Gusties ready for Johnnies after an exciting overtime victory against Hamline University

Gustavus’ Men’s Soccer team is mightier than ever. Having been denied a MIAC championship in 2008, these men are here to get their title back. The men started off tied for first in the MIAC with St. Olaf College and have already “set the bar.” It is rumored that Gustavus is the team to win the conference this year. “We have a tough road schedule … Continue reading Gusties prepared to reclaim MIAC title and kick their way through the competition

This year’s Women’s Soccer team has returned with a vengeance, winning four out of their five preseason games. These women have high expectations for their future season. Despite the loss of last year’s leading scorer, these girls have prevailed and come together as a team, thus forming a unique chemistry amongst themselves both on and off the field. With Head Coach Mike Stehlik entering his … Continue reading Women’s Soccer team continues to shine on the field

At 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, the campus was quiet as most students were either still asleep or just waking up. Then a shot rang out, the ground thundered and crowds cheered as the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Cross Country team raced from the starting line at their annual Alumni Meet. The Alumni Meet is an event in which former Gustie cross country runners … Continue reading Cross Country hosts Alumni Meet

At Gustavus, athletics and academics go hand-in-hand. For the men and women of the Gustavus Men’s and Women’s Golf teams, it is a championship activity to receive good grades. Beyond the tee, these Gusties ace their courses too. The Men’s team was chosen by the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) as the Academic National Champions for Division III. To receive this honor, the men … Continue reading Golf teams earn top honors on and off the field

Gustavus Football team starts new season against Coe College this Saturday under new Head Coach Peter Haugen This year’s Gustavus Football team will return many of its key starters from last season, but a familiar face will be noticeably absent on the sidelines as the team begins regular season play Saturday under a new head coach for the first time in 15 years. Peter Haugen … Continue reading New faces on the field

After an outstanding season last fall, including finishing second in the MIAC and earning an NCAA Tournament berth, the Gustavus Volleyball team is beginning a new season. This season is “somewhat of a rebuilding year,” Senior Co-Captain Tara Kramer said. The team lost four seniors last year, so players have had to step into new roles. “We have a lot of experience coming back, and … Continue reading Volleyball team rebuilds with a positive attitude

One of the largest sporting events on the Gustavus campus took place this past weekend thanks to months of hard work by the Ultimate Frisbee captains. A record sixteen teams from the Midwest and beyond travelled to a pleasant-yet-breezy St. Peter to compete in what is now regarded as one of the best Ultimate tournaments in the Midwest. Senior Captains John Bussey and Nate Ebnet tag-teamed a planning and organization process that occupied valuable hours for at least three months. Continue reading The Return of the Thrill