Last weekend, the Gustie football team began its 100th season with a seven and a half hour roadtrip to Fulton, Missouri. The trip was well worth it as the Gusties delivered on a decisive 35-6 victory over Westminster College. Great performances from Sophomore quarterback Michael Veldman and Senior running back Luke Martinez set the tone for the Gusties. “We’re a young team and continuing to … Continue reading Gustie Football kicks off 100th year: Century season begins with win in Missouri

Women’s Soccer opened their season with a pair of wins over Nebraska-Wesleyan and UW-Lacrosse, and tied their third contest against UW-River Falls on Wednesday to remain undefeated through three games. While an undefeated 2-0-1 record marks their best start since 2009, what’s more impressive is that opponent has yet been able to find the goal. “Our team goals are to continue to keep evolving the … Continue reading Becker won’t be beat: Women’s Soccer undefeated through three games

What a year it’s been for Gustie Athletics! To celebrate the College Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is hosting the second annual Golden Gusties Awards Banquet on Sunday, May 15 in the Don Roberts Ice Rink. The banquety will honor the achievements of all the athletic teams and its student-athletes.  The banquet will include a social hour with hors d’oeuvres and dessert from 6:15 to 7 … Continue reading This year in sports: Looking back on 2015-2016 Gustie Athletics

Softball falls at MIAC playoffs, season comes to an end After a very successful regular season, the Gustavus Softball team’s season came to abrupt end last weekend at the MIAC Conference Playoff Tournament, hosted by top seeded University of St. Thomas. The second seeded Gusties went 0-2 in the tournament, thus bringing their season to an end. The team’s overall record was 26-12, while earning … Continue reading Softball falls in MIAC playoffs: Season comes to a premature end

The Gustavus Adolphus College Women’s Tennis team is going dancing. A doubles sweep and two straight-set singles wins gave the Gusties a 5-0 victory over Carleton College on Saturday afternoon at the Bell Field Tennis Courts. The win clinches Gustavus its first conference playoff title since 2011, and the Gusties also earn an automatic bid to the 2016 NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships. “I’m so proud … Continue reading Gone dancin’: Women’s Tennis headed to the NCAA tournament

For the 28th straight year, Gustavus Adolphus College has earned the MIAC Men’s Tennis Conference title. This tremendous streak dates back to a time where many of the players of this year’s squad were yet to be born. The rich tradition of Gustavus Men’s Tennis is still as strong as ever. Continuing this streak is no easy feat, however. A lot of pressure comes with … Continue reading Men’s Tennis makes it 28 straight: With another MIAC title in the books, sights switch to playoffs

In a double-header against conference rival St. Olaf on April 23, Gustavus went 2-0. The Gusties won their first game 15-2, and the second 9-8. Gustavus had the lead for the whole first game after scoring eight of its 15 runs in the second inning. Errors by St. Olaf proved to be its downfall in this game. After three earned runs, the remaining Gustavus runs … Continue reading One-Hit Wonder: Volness throws a one-hitter as Baseball closes out the season

If you walked up to Matthew Boyce in his senior year at Minnetonka High School and told him he would be a two time All-American wide receiver, and earn an invite to an NFL rookie camp, he wouldn’t have believed you. “Words cannot describe how much this means to my family and me. I have the most supportive family, friends and classmates,and I couldn’t thank … Continue reading The Curious Case of Matthew Boyce – D3 to the NFL: Gustie wide receiver determined to defy all odds

Whether it’s Division 1 or Division 3, anytime a freshman comes in and makes an impact for a varsity sport, it’s a special achievement. To do it for not one, but two sports is an entirely more difficult feat. Just ask Freshmen Michael Hensch and Josh Curtis. In the fall, you can find Hensch and Curtis on the football field, Hensch as a nose tackle; … Continue reading Freshman Phenoms: Hensch and Curtis tackle Track and Field

The Gustavus Adolphus College Women’s Golf team started in second place after the first round of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Spring Invite that was played at Bunker Hills Golf Course. The Gusties scored a 320 in the first round, just four strokes behind meet leader, and host Minnesota State. St. Cloud State University was in third place with a score of 332. “The team … Continue reading Women’s Golf doing wonderfully