Due to the coating of snow on the outdoor tennis courts, the Gustavus women’s tennis team practiced inside as they began their spring season last week, practicing each day and setting their goals high from the start. The team is comprised of 13 women, including one senior. Head Coach Jon Carlson, who has been coaching women’s tennis at Gustavus for the past 24 years, said … Continue reading Young women’s tennis team bonds on and off the court
The Gustavus men’s basketball team concluded their regular season on Wednesday, Feb. 19 with a loss to No. 11 St. Thomas. Although the team lost, the men had a major come back in the last minute and fifty seconds of the game. The team gained back eight points, and in the end fell to the Tommies by a score of 73-68. After Wednesday, Gustavus fell … Continue reading Gustavus men’s basketball: finding success in the post-season
The Gustavus men’s hockey team concluded their regular season last weekend with a home victory of 3-1, and a 1-0 win on the road against Bethel University. The Gustie men finished the season with a 15-6-4 overall record and a 12-3-1 record in the MIAC. On top of that, the men finished the season ranked 13th in Division III Men’s Hockey, according to the USCHO … Continue reading Men’s hockey heads into MIAC Playoffs
While swimming appears to be an individual sport, the Gustavus swimming and diving team holds a team bond that even water can’t break; a bond that has driven both the men and women swimmers to reach their ultimate goals this season. “Growth that has happened this season can be attributed to the team cementing a bond with each other, and realizing that each swimmer has … Continue reading Men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams finish strong at MIAC Championships
It has been over a month since the start of 2014, and with every new year comes a chance to make a life-improving resolution. According to usa.gov, one of the most common New Year’s resolutions involves personal health, primarily focusing on losing weight. It’s common to see gyms filled with the new faces of those trying to drop a few pounds this year. The Gustavus … Continue reading Tips to maintain momentum on New Year’s Resolutions
The Gustavus women’s basketball team is currently 10-11 in the MIAC and 13-11 overall. The women are ranked sixth in the MIAC and are finishing up their regular season, while seeking a spot in the playoffs. “The basketball season is always filled with highs and lows, and we have definitely had our share of both this year, but right now we are playing some of … Continue reading Women’s basketball seeks spot in playoffs
The swimming and diving team had a successful month, with the men’s team earning a victory over Carleton early in the month. “This January the men’s swim and dive team made some amazing progress. We really came together as a team and raced hard beginning with our victory over Carleton in early January. We rode this momentum into a great month of training, and an … Continue reading While you were away: recap of January athletic accomplishments
While many babies are born on their feet, Minnesotan babies seem to be born on skates. Thus, it is only natural that Minnesotan natives dominate the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team. Of the 25-member team, eight members hail from frigid Minnesota. One of these Minnesota natives, Zach Parise, has even been fortuitous enough to be chosen as the captain of the 2014 U.S. … Continue reading Nineteen Minnesotans head to Sochi for Olympic games
Junior Nordic Skiier Tyler Gustafson has spent the last four winters dividing his time between competing in nordic skiing and competing in biathlons. Over Winter Break, Gustafson flew to Presque Isle, Maine to compete in the Junior World Championships trials, just like he has done for the past several years. Only this year it was different. Gustafson’s performance at the trials qualified him to compete … Continue reading Nordic skier will compete in Biathlon Junior World Championships
