Men’s Hockey to face Concordia twice

Gear up with the Gustavus Men’s Hockey team because their season is back. Last year the Men’s Hockey team finished strongly with an overall conference score of 16-7-4. This placed the hockey team in second place. However, with a large number of graduated seniors, the status of the team is still unknown. It will require new leaders and hard work to make it back to … Continue reading Men’s Hockey to face Concordia twice

Women’s Hockey excited to have season underway

The Gustavus Women’s Hockey team played their first game of the season against the University of Wisconsin-Superior at the Don Roberts Ice Rink on Nov. 4. The Gusties defeated the Yellowjackets 3-1, with two of the team’s goals coming from First-years. Last year the women’s team was shut out of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in ten years after failing to clinch either … Continue reading Women’s Hockey excited to have season underway

Basketball season tips off this weekend

The Gustavus Women’s and Men’s Basketball teams have been officially practicing since Oct. 15 and are both working hard to be at the top of their game before their first games on Nov. 15 and 17, respectively. The women’s team, which made it to the MIAC Playoff quarterfinals last year, is hoping to utilize their positive team dynamic and new influx of recruits to push … Continue reading Basketball season tips off this weekend

Men’s and Women’s CC both take sixth at Conference Championship

The Women’s and Men’s Cross Country teams ran at the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship last Saturday, Nov. 1. The meet took place at Como Golf Course in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Runners braved the low temperatures and high winds to run for their place in the conference. The teams prepared for the meet with mental drive, team support, and different workouts. On Friday, Oct. 31, … Continue reading Men’s and Women’s CC both take sixth at Conference Championship

Babysitters FC sweep IM soccer

This fall’s winning team for intramural soccer was called the “Babysitters FC”. The “Babysitters FC” is a team that’s been passed down from year to year between international students. This season they have been unbeatable, winning a total of five complete games with only one tie. Junior Mahmoud AbuEid, was a part of the winning team. “It was a fun experience. We had a really … Continue reading Babysitters FC sweep IM soccer

Mental training gives Gusties the edge

The Gustavus Football team and Volleyball team are utilizing the field of Sport Psychology to enhance their performance on the field. The effort began in Fall 2012, after Football Head Coach Peter Haugen went to a coaching clinic at Minnesota State University Mankato. There, he met Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Director at the Center for Sport and Performance Psychology at MSU. “Coach Haugen and I talk … Continue reading Mental training gives Gusties the edge

Zach Brown leads Men’s Soccer to playoffs

The Gustavus Men’s Soccer team, defeat Bethel University on Tuesday, Oct. 28, to move to 12-4-1 overall and 6-2-1 in the MIAC. The Gusties are making a strong push towards the upcoming MIAC playoffs. The men are hoping to capitalize on their superior possession on the field and utilize star forward Senior Zach Brown in order to win the MIAC and earn a ticket to … Continue reading Zach Brown leads Men’s Soccer to playoffs

Health and Wellness Club makes exercise fun

If you are looking to stay fit through exercise that is enjoyable, the Health and Wellness club can is great place to start. There are many different activities the Health and Wellness Club hosts: zumba, water aerobics, cardio dance and much more. Cardio dance is typically hosted on Sunday nights from 7p.m. to 8 p.m. The objective of cardio dance is to repeatedly perform upbeat … Continue reading Health and Wellness Club makes exercise fun

Doubles team competes in South Carolina

The Gustavus Men’s Tennis team won both the doubles and singles titles at the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Midwest Regional Championships. The tournament was held Sept. 26-28. In a singles tournament which drew over 100 of the Midwest’s top players, three of four semifinalists were Gusties. Senior Motasem Al-Houni took the individual title. To do so, Al-Houni defeated his younger brother, First-year Mohanad Al-Houni, in the … Continue reading Doubles team competes in South Carolina

Women’s Soccer is “Kicking For a Cause”

The Gustavus Adolphus Women’s Soccer team hosted the third annual ‘Kicking For A Cause’ match on Saturday, Oct. 4. The women hosted St. Olaf College for a MIAC match benefitting Yuwa, a Minnesota non-profit organization. “This is the third year we have done the fundraiser and I know the team will continue to do it in the future because it means a lot to us.”—Valerie … Continue reading Women’s Soccer is “Kicking For a Cause”