Gustavus Softball

Three Gustavus Softball Players Named All-MIAC

Mon, 12 May 2008 14:47:36 -0600

Gustavus Adolphus College softball players Julie Mahre (Sr., Lino Lakes, Minn./White Bear Lake), Rachael Click (Jr., Rochester, Minn./Mayo), and Emily Klein (Jr., Red Wing, Minn.) have been named to All-MIAC Softball team released by the conference office Monday, May 12. Callie Nelsen (So., Willmar, Minn.) and Emily Wendorff (Fy., Prior Lake, Minn./Lakeville South) were tabbed as honorable mention All-MIAC selections,

Rachael Click and Julie Mahre Named Academic All-District Five By CoSIDA/ESPN

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:49:49 -0600

Gustavus Adolphus softball players Rachael Click (Rochester, Minn./Mayo) and Julie Mahre (Lino Lakes, Minn./White Bear Lake) have been named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Five College Division Teams as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Click was named to the Academic All-District First Team for the second consecutive season, and will now advance to the national ballot.

Julie Mahre And Rachael Click Named To NFCA All-Midwest Region Team

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Gustavus Adolphus College softball players Julie Mahre (Sr., Lino Lakes, Minn./White Bear Lake) and Rachael Click (Jr., Rochester, Minn./Mayo) have been named to the All-Midwest Region Team as released by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Mahre and Click were first-team selections.

Andrea Brown and Rachael Click Named To 2008 MIAC Softball All-Tournament Team

Mon, 05 May 2008 17:55:55 -0600

The 13-player Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) All-Tournament Team for the 2008 MIAC Softball Playoffs was announced on May 5, and included Andrea Brown and Rachael Click from Gustavus. The Gusties were eliminated playoff contention after suffering a 3-0 loss to Bethel and a 7-6 loss to Augsburg.

Softball Eliminated From MIAC Playoffs With Losses To Hamline And Augsburg

Sat, 03 May 2008 19:14:20 -0600

The Gustavus softball was eliminated from the MIAC Post-Season Tournament after suffering a 3-0 loss to Hamline and a 7-6 loss to Augsburg on Saturday afternoon in Arden Hills. Hamline and Gustavus each tallied five hits, but the Pipers received a home run from Sophie Davidson for the victory. The Gusties mounted a rally against Augsburg after trailing 6-0 after three innings, but left eight runners stranded during the game in the loss.

MIAC Softball Tournament Postponed Until Saturday

Fri, 02 May 2008 11:57:48 -0600

The MIAC Post-Season Softball Tournament slated to begin Friday at 3 p.m. has been moved to Saturday at 1 p.m. Second-seeded Gustavus will face third-seeded Hamline at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Bethel University Softball Field in Arden Hills. Due to the schedule change, an additional venue was added to accommodate the double-elimination tournament.

Softball Set To Play In MIAC Post-Season Tournament

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The Gustavus softball team is the second seed in the four-team MIAC Post-Season tournament, which will take place at Rice Creek Complex in Shoreview, Minn. this Friday and Saturday. The winner of the tournament will receive an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. The Gusties will open tournament play on Friday against third-seeded Hamline. Game time is 3 p.m.

Softball Finishes Regular Season With Sweep Over St. Kate's

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:02:40 -0600

The Gustavus softball team wrapped up the regular season with 10-0 and 9-2 wins over St. Catherine on Wednesday afternoon in St. Paul. Rachael Click and Julie Mahre combined to drive in 11 runs during the doubleheader. Callie Nelsen recorded the win in game one, while Betsie Collins posted the win in game two. Gustavus, which finished second in the MIAC standings for the third consecutive season, improved to 30-6 overall and 18-4 in the conference.

Softball Sweeps Martin Luther, Mahre Becomes Career Hits Leader, Truebenbach Throws Perfect Game

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:31:03 -0600

The Gustavus softball team swept Martin Luther by the scores of 8-0 and 17-0 on Tuesday afternoon in St. Peter. Betsie Collins and Callie Nelsen combined to throw a one-hitter in the 8-0 win in game one and then Erin Truebenbach threw a five-inning perfect game in the 17-0 win in game two. Julie Mahre surpassed Audrey Lenoch for first place on the career hits list in game one with her 207th career hit. Gustavus improves to 28-6 overall.

Softball Clinches MIAC Playoff Berth With Sweep Against Saint Mary's

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The Gustavus softball team clinched a berth in the MIAC playoffs after defeating Saint Mary's 7-0 and 6-2 on Sunday afternoon in Winona. Rachael Click and Julie Mahre provided a one-two punch for the Gusties, as Click delivered two home runs and five RBI in game one and Mahre provided three RBI in game two. Callie Nelsen tallied the win in the first game, while Betsie Collins earned the win in game two.

Softball Keeps Pace In MIAC Playoff Chase With Sweep Against Concordia

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Solid pitching and timely hitting helped the Gustavus softball team keep pace in the MIAC standings by sweeping Concordia 7-0 and 3-0 on Wednesday in St. Peter. Callie Nelsen, Betsie Collins, and Erin Truebenbach combined to strikeout 26 Cobber hitters in the doubleheader, while a three-run home run from Julie Mahre was a highlight in game one.