Softball
Softball Has Eight Named NFCA Scholar-Athletes
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) recently honored eight Gustavus softball student-athletes as Easton/NFCA Scholar-Athletes for the 2021-22 academic year.
Gusties Split with Hope and Washington & Jefferson on Day Three in Florida
The Gusties picked up a split on their third day of competition in Florida, defeating falling to Hope by a score of 3-2 before defeating Washington & Jefferson by an impressive 8-1 score.
Softball Comes Up Empty on Day Two of Florida Trip
The Gustavus softball team came up empty on the second game day of the team's Florida trip, falling to Luther 3-0 and Millikin 6-2.
Softball Sweeps on First Day of Florida Spring Trip
Turns out all the Gusties needed was a little heat. For the first time all season, the Gustavus softball team posted two back-to-back wins on the first day of the Gusties' Florida spring trip. Gustavus defeated St. Lawrence 4-0 to start the day, followed by a 6-3 victory over Manchester University later in the afternoon.
Gusties Split with Bethany Lutheran in Doubleheader
Add another big win for the Gusties to the list. Gustavus picked up its third win of the year — and third with more than 10 runs — in a Friday night doubleheader against Bethany Lutheran at the MSU Mankato Maverick All-Sports Dome. The Gusties fell in the late-night game two, losing 13-4 in ten innings.
Otto Named MIAC Softball Pitcher of the Week
Piper Otto picked up her first win of the season by throwing a five-inning no-hitter against North Central on 3/4. Otto struck out 12 of the 15 batters she faced as the Gusties cruised to a 12-0 victory over the Rams. Otto then helped Gustavus to its second win of the year with three more innings in the circle in an 11-5 victory over UW-Eau Claire on 3/5. For her performance, Otto was named MIAC Softball Pitcher of the Week.
Softball Goes 1-1 Against Pair of WIAC Opponents
If the Gusties have proven anything in their second weekend of play, it's that when they win, they win big. The Gusties picked up their second win of the season with Sunday's game against UW-Eau Claire, defeating the Blugolds 11-5 in the victory. Later in the afternoon, the Gusties fell to UW-La Crosse by a tight 3-1 decision.
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