Student athletic clubs at Gustavus Adolphus College allow students to be a part of a team and commit to a sport without being a part of the NCAA. Gustavus offers a variety of club sports for both men and women during the fall 2013 season, including rugby, tennis, and ultimate Frisbee. Many students have assumptions about club sports that are not necessarily true. Club athletes … Continue reading Club teams possess enthusiasm in abundance
They say it’s always the rivalry matches that spark some of the greatest games in sports. From the Boston Red Sox versus the New York Yankees to the Minnesota Vikings versus the Green Bay Packers, rivalry games almost always live up to their hype, creating more animosity and entertainment for the fans who watch these games. This Saturday’s Homecoming football game should be no exception … Continue reading Homecoming showdown: Gustavus vs. St. Olaf
The Gustavus Adolphus women’s soccer team dropped to a record of 3-3-0 overall and 0-2-0 in the MIAC on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The women lost to Concordia College with a final score of 2-0. “We just played Concordia and Carleton, two of the top teams in the conference. Although both games resulted in losses, we played tough in both games. We are looking forward … Continue reading Women’s soccer fighting for more wins
The Gustavus men’s soccer team is off to a promising start with a record of 5-2-1 overall. Led by Senior Captains Sean Sendelbach, Zach Schmith, and Casey Gilbert, the squad has lost just two of its first eight games and is 2-0 in conference play. The team’s strong start comes as no surprise after winning the 2012 MIAC championship in a riveting shootout over conference … Continue reading Men’s soccer team has leg up on competition
Living at college can cause feelings of homesickness, but for one Gustavus sports team, family time is primarily held on the tennis courts at practice each day with one another. Joey MacGibbon, senior men’s tennis player, feels right at home when he’s with his teammates. “I consider multiple guys on the team my very best friends here on campus. You’ll never see a Gustie tennis … Continue reading Men’s tennis team: One big happy family
After undergoing a rebuilding year last season, the women’s tennis team has returned to the courts ready to show the other teams in their conference what they can do. The team is comprised of thirteen players, only one of whom is a senior. “Last year was a rebuilding year for the program, which helped many players develop. This will lead to huge strides this season … Continue reading Women’s tennis confident they can outserve the competition
The final days of the Minnesota Twins 2013 season has arrived and for some fans, it may be a sigh of relief. The Twins will finish their third straight losing record this season. While not a complete surprise, it’s still hard for Twins fans—especially after the Twins finished the 2010 season with one of the top records in Major League Baseball. However, there were some … Continue reading Minnesota Twins’ season draws to a close
As swimsuit season draws to a close, the weather starts to get cooler, and classes start ramping up, finding the motivation to work out can be difficult. But with a newly-updated Lund Center, beautiful fall weather, and these tips and tricks to get you going, finding the motivation to lace up those running shoes and hit the gym should be a breeze. Set Realistic Goals … Continue reading Tips for finding the motivation to work out
Junior Cross Country runner Caitlin Fermoyle was named the MIAC Women’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week after finishing second in Saturday’s meet at Saint John’s University. Caitlin was the first Division III runner to cross the finish line and helped lead the Gustavus women’s team to a second place finish in the meet. Caitlin ran the 6k race in 23:35 and was one of … Continue reading Athlete of the Week: Caitlin Fermoyle
The 2013 Gustavus volleyball team consists of 20 players—none of which are seniors. The roster lists six juniors, eight sophomores, and six first-year players. The team is young, but returns with some of their best players this year after ending 2012 with an overall record of 10-18 and MIAC mark of 4-7 (t-9th). The women ranked eleventh in the league in total kills, twelfth in … Continue reading Volleyball has high potential and expectations
