Archive for February, 2023Page 2

Men’s Tennis Finishes Sixth at ITA Championships

After facing No. 1 University of Chicago and No. 8 NC Wesleyan in days prior, the Gusties had one more ranked opponent to face as a part of the ITA Men's Team Indoor Championships. The Gusties faced No. 10 Emory, falling by an eventual score of 5-3 to the Eagles. 

Women’s Basketball Wins Second-Straight and Second-Ever MIAC Playoff Championship

Gustavus women's basketball did it again. The Gusties made history once more in an already record-setting season, earning the team's second-ever MIAC Playoff Championship, and their second in as many years. The Gusties won the title for the first time in front of a home crowd, and, after 11 years, Head Coach Laurie Kelly and her team finally got to cut down the nets at Gus Young Court.

Women’s Tennis Faces Nationally Ranked Opponents Over Weekend

The No. 38 Gustavus women's tennis team competed as a split squad over the weekend with the top team traveling to Indiana to face nationally ranked opponents and the second team traveling to the Minnesota Iron Range to face Division II competition. 

Women’s Track & Field Takes Third at MIAC Indoor Championships, Men Fifth

The Gustavus women's track & field team took third place at the MIAC Indoor Championships on Sunday, while the men finished fifth.

Pianist Derek Polischuk Performs at Gustavus Adolphus College

On March 5, pianist Derek Polischuk is coming to Gustavus Adolphus College for a lecture and a piano recital. The lecture will be at 2:00 p.m. and the recital will be at 6:00 p.m.. Polischuk is a founder and director of the “Celebrating the Spectrum” Piano Festival for advanced pianists on the Autism Spectrum. The […]

Fine Arts Weekly Preview: February 27 to March 5

This week features the opening reception of MSU prints: John Winkler and Students, a concert by The Twin Cities Jazz Composers Orchestra, and a lecture and a recital with guest artist Derek Polischuk. Opening Reception: MSU Prints: John Winkler and Students Monday, February 27 | 4:30 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 […]

Gusties Drop Decisions to Coe and UW-Eau Claire to Start Season

Gustavus kicked off its 2023 campaign in the Maverick All-Sports Dome, coming away with two losses Saturday night. The Gusties' season opener was foiled by Coe, 8-0, and the Gustavus comeback effort came up just short against UW-Eau Claire, falling 6-4 to the Blugolds. 

Gusties Topple Top 10 Opponent

Using immaculate doubles play to set the tone, the No. 17 Golden Gusties downed No. 8 and tournament No. 5 seed North Carolina Wesleyan 8-1 on Saturday night at Steve Wilkinson Tennis Complex. 

Track & Field Fifth Heading to Final Day of MIAC Indoor Championships

Both the Gustavus men's and women's track & field teams are in fifth place after Saturday's round of events at the MIAC Indoor Championships.

Women’s Basketball Set to Host Concordia for MIAC Championship Sunday

Following their 97-point, record-setting MIAC semifinal victory, the Gusties are set to host Concordia for the MIAC Women's Basketball Playoff Championship Sunday at 2 p.m. at Gus Young Court. The Cobbers will head south to Saint Peter to face the Gusties once again after defeating Hamline 74-67 on Friday night.