Gustavus Women's Basketball

Jess Vadnais Receives Honorable Mention Honors on WBCA/State Farm All-America Team

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The Women's Basketball Coaches Association and State Farm released its 2007-08 Division III All-America Team on Friday afternoon and Gustavus senior guard Jess Vadnais received honorable mention honors after being named a WBCA/Kodak All-American last year. Katelyn Whiton of Simpson College was the only All-America selection from the West Region.

Vadnais Named To D3hoops.com All-Region Team

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:35:19 -0600

D3hoops.com released its 2007-08 All-Region team and senior guard Jess Vadnais (Hudson, Wis.) was named to the West Region First Team for the second consecutive season. Vadnais was a key member of a Gustavus team that posted an 18-10 record and participated in the NCAA Tournament.

Jess Vadnais Named A Finalist for WBCA/State Farm All-America Women's Basketball Team

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA), has announced the finalists for the 2008 WBCA/State Farm All-America Basketball Team for Division III of the NCAA. The 40 finalists, which includes Gustavus standout Jess Vadnais, are now in the running for selection to the 10-member Kodak/WBCA All-America Team. The teams are selected by WBCA member coaches in each of the eight WBCA geographical regions.

Comeback Falls Short As Women's Basketball Concludes Season With 73-64 Loss To Simpson

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The Gustavus women's basketball team came up short in a 73-64 loss to ninth-ranked Simpson College despite composing a valiant second-half rally in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday night in Indianola, Iowa. After facing a 17-point halftime deficit, the Golden Gusties fought back to within two points with 8:17 left after Bri Radtke hit a three-point shot from the left corner, but were unable complete the comeback.

Women's Basketball Faces Simpson In First Round Of NCAA Tournament, Game Broadcast Available On Internet

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The Gustavus women's basketball team will face Simpson College in the First Round of the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament on Friday, Mar. 7 at 7:00 pm at Cowles Fieldhouse in Indianola, Iowa. Gustavus will audiostream the match through the Gustavus Athletics Broadcast page. Matt Thomas and Adele Burk will handle the play-by-play.

Vadnais Named To Women's Basketball All-Conference Team, Radtke Receives Honorable Mention

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Gustavus Adolphus women's basketball player Jess Vadnais (Sr., Hudson, Wis.) has been named All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference by a vote of the league's coaches with Vadnais also being named to the All-MIAC Defensive Team. Bri Radtke (So., Winsted, Minn./Lester Prairie) received honorable mention, while Molly Mathiowetz (Fy., Sleepy Eye, Minn./Sleepy Eye-St. Mary's) was named to the All-Rookie Team.

Women's Basketball Receives At-Large Bid To NCAA Tournament, Will Face Simpson In First Round

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The Gustavus women's basketball team received word on Sunday night that it has received an invitation to participate in the 2007-08 NCAA Division III National Tournament. Coach Mickey Haller's squad, which has compiled a record of 18-9, received one of 21 at-large berths to the tournament. The Gusties will travel to Indianola, Iowa and play host Simpson College on Friday.

Trevor Wittwer, Jess Vadnais Named Finalists for Jostens Division III Men's and Women's Basketball Player of the Year Award

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

Gustavus men's basketball player Trevor Wittwer and women's basketball player Jess Vadnais have both been named finalists for the Josten's Division III Player of the Year Award. The announcement was made by the Salem, Virginia Rotary Club which presents the prestigious awards each year. Ten finalists are selected for both the men and the women and the winner is announced at the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Final Four in Salem, Virginia on Thursday, March 20.

Women's Basketball Knocked Out Of Playoffs After 77-61 Loss To St. Thomas

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 22:55:26 -0600

The Gustavus women's basketball team saw its season come to an end on Wednesday night after suffering a 77-61 loss to St. Thomas in an MIAC Semifinal in St. Paul. The Gusties trailed by one point with 5:55 remaining in the contest before the Tommies went on a 17-2 run to close out the game. St. Thomas shot 57 percent from the field compared to 40 percent for the Gusties. St. Thomas improved to 20-6, while Gustavus wrapped up the season at 18-9.

Women's Basketball To Face St. Thomas In MIAC Semifinal, Game To Be Broadcast Over Internet

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 11:39:17 -0600

The third-seed Gustavus Adolphus College women's basketball team, which is 18-8, will face second-seed University of St. Thomas, which is 19-6, in a MIAC Semifinal contest at Schoenecker Arena in St. Paul on Wednesday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 pm. Matt Thomas will provide the play-by-play and the broadcast can be accessed through the Gustavus website.

Late Second Half Surge Gives Women's Basketball 79-66 Win Over Hamline

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0600

The adage you remember the beginning and the end of a game was especially true for the Gustavus women's basketball team in a 79-66 playoff victory over Hamline on Monday night at Gus Young Court. The Gusties outscored the Pipers 35-10 in the first and last five minutes to earn the right to play St. Thomas in St. Paul on Wednesday night. Gustavus improved to 18-8, while Hamline's season ended at 13-13.