This year marks the first year since 2003 that the Gustavus women’s hockey team will not appear in the NCAA Tournament. Despite not being able to clinch either the MIAC title or the MIAC Playoff title, the women feel they had a successful season. “The season went well overall. We definitely were hoping for a different outcome at the end of the season but we … Continue reading For first time in a decade, women’s hockey season concludes before the NCAA Tournament

The Gustavus women’s softball season began on a high note. The women played their first four games in the RCTC Bubble in Rochester, MN. On March 1, the women lost their first game to the University of Dubuque, 5-4, in an eight inning contest. In their second game of the day, the women won against Loras College, 9-6. On March 2, the women lost their … Continue reading Softball starts season on a high note

The Gustavus men’s hockey team concluded their season with a 2-1 loss to the University of St. Thomas on Saturday, March 8 in the MIAC Playoff Championship game. After a 3-2 win over Saint John’s University in the MIAC Playoff Semi-Finals on Saturday, March 1, the team advanced to the MIAC Playoff Championship game for the third year in a row. Although the team’s ultimate … Continue reading Men’s hockey falls in Playoff Championship

Gustavus student-athlete, Carolyn Draayer, was hired last spring to produce two promotional videos for the MIAC. The most recent video, which was released last month, highlights the MIAC’s core value of quality athletics. The MIAC became interested in Draayer after discovering her promotional video for the Gustavus women’s hockey team, and contacted Gustavus’ Director of Sports Information Ethan Armstrong to find a potential candidate for … Continue reading Women’s hockey captain produces on and off the ice

As the gymnastics season came to a close, Junior Kacie Kohler and her teammates found themselves reflecting on the ups and downs of their season. Kohler recalled the goals the team worked hard to reach. “I think our goals were achieved in that we have had a fun season, and even though we have had our ups and downs at competitions, we have powered through … Continue reading Gymnastics season filled with improvement

The Gustavus Adolphus men’s tennis team was victorious over University of Wisconsin Whitewater on Sunday, March 2, with a score of 7-2. The victory allowed the Gusties to improve to 10-1 in the conference. This, being their ninth win in a row, also moved the team to a 7-1 standing against their regional competitors. On March 8, the tennis team will host three of their … Continue reading Gustavus men’s tennis: on the path to success

The Gustavus dance team has been working all season to prepare for their trip to Anaheim, California at the end of March. Last year in California the team took second place at Nationals, so they are excited to return this year and compete for the top spot on the podium. “Our next step for the competitive team is the national competition in Anaheim, California. Last … Continue reading Dance team heads to Nationals

Gustavus women’s hockey will face Bethel University in the MIAC playoffs at Don Roberts Ice Rink this Saturday, March 1 at 2:00 p.m. After falling 1-0 to Bethel last weekend on Saturday, the Gusties are seeded number two in the league, behind St. Thomas. This is the first time in ten years the Gusties have not won the conference title, but the team hopes that … Continue reading Women’s hockey enters MIAC Playoffs as number two seed for first time in ten years

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