Despite breaking a 50-game Conference winning streak this past weekend, the Gustie Women are ready to rebound this weekend against St. Olaf The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team is looking for a quick turnaround after a tough weekend on the ice. On Friday, Dec. 4, 2009 the Gustie women saw their 50-game winning streak in Conference play come to an end at the hands of St. … Continue reading Checking in
The Gustie Women’s Swimming and Diving team has made quite a splash in the first half of the season, arguably putting up its best start since it last won the MIAC Championship two years ago. The team’s latest effort at the Falcon Invite earned the squad a second place finish in a talented field of nine other schools. “We have a lot of solid swimmers,” … Continue reading Making a splash
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 the Gusties in the final four minutes of play. … Continue reading Gustie Women ready for tip-off
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 far we have the same attitude as last year. … Continue reading Skating with purpose
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 to the strength of the team. In a preseason … Continue reading Gustavus Men’s Basketball driving full speed into new season
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, the Women’s Rugby team upset the number one seed, Illinois … Continue reading Gustavus Women’s Rugby: making the tries count
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 unlike any other meet we swim at,” Sophomore Sandie Walker said. … Continue reading Off the starting block
The 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 same meet. Both teams will head to Iowa to … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s Cross Country teams ready to finish the season strong
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. However, we have done a good job at overcoming … Continue reading Gustie Football has heart
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 team won a bid to the NCAA Tournament … Continue reading Gusties hope to skate pass competition
