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Men's Soccer Defeats Marian 5-1 As Zelenz Picks Up 300th Career Coaching Victory

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The Gustavus men's soccer team wrapped up a successful weekend at home with a convincing 5-1 win over Marian College of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon. Balanced scoring was again a key for the Gusties as four different players found the net including Ben Eriksson, Stefan Kolis, Ben Ikeda, and Max Malmquist.

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• Women's Golf Continues Winning Ways With First Place Finish At Wartburg Invitational
  The Gustavus women's golf team won its second tournament title of the fall season with a convincing first place finish at the 17-team Wartburg Invitational which was played at Centennial Oaks Golf Club in Waverly, Iowa. The Gusties, who fired a team total of 324-309--633, were led by Kimbra Kosak who finished second individually at 78-78--156.
• Men's Golf Opens Season With Solid Second Place Finish at Augsburg Invitational
  The Gustavus men's golf team opened its 2008 season with a second place finish out of 17 teams at the Augsburg Invitational which was played at the Oakdale Golf Club on Saturday and the Crow River Golf Club on Sunday. The Gusties posted a 36-hole team score of 294-317--611 to finish 14 shots behind first place Bethel at 289-308--597. Ricky Copeland finished second individually at 71-76--147.
• Volleyball Wins Gustavus Classic To Remain Perfect At 8-0
  After recording 3-1 victories over the College of St. Scholastica and Viterbo University, the Gustavus volleyball team claimed first place at the Gustavus Classic in St. Peter on Saturday. The Gusties' 8-0 overall record is the program's best start since 1984 when Gustavus began the season at 20-0. Bridget Burtzel (Sr., Cold Spring, Minn.) and Emily Klein (Sr., Red Wing, Minn.) were named to the all-tournament team for their efforts over the weekend.
• Volleyball Remains Undefeated After First Day Of Gustavus Classic
  The Gustavus volleyball team recorded wins over Martin Luther College and 20th-ranked UW-La Crosse during the first day of the Gustavus Classic in St. Peter on Friday. The Gusties swept Martin Luther 3-0 (25-14, 26-24, 25-16) in their first match and overcame a slow start to upset UW-La Crosse by the scores of 14-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-14. Gustavus, which improved to 6-0 this season, will face the College of St. Scholastica and Viterbo University on Saturday in St. Peter.
• Gustavus Women's Soccer Falls 3-1 at UW-Stevens Point
  The Gustavus women's soccer team allowed two first half goals in a 3-1 loss at UW-Stevens Point on Friday afternoon. The loss marks the first defeat of the 2008 season for the Gusties. The Pointers controlled played for the majority of the match outshooting Gustavus 37-5. Sophomore forward Ashley Anderson scored the only goal for the Gusties in the 54th minute.
• Men's Soccer Records Five First Half Goals On Way To 7-0 Win Over Dakota Wesleyan
  The Gustavus men's soccer team bounced back from its disappointing 4-0 loss to Whitworth last Sunday with a convincing 7-0 win over Dakota Wesleyan in St. Peter on Friday afternoon. First year forward Chris Golv led the first half explosion with two goals and one assist. Senior defender Todd Johnson pitched in with the first goal of his career in the 28th minute. The Gusties are now 2-1 on the season.
• Football Looks To Return To Top Four In MIAC Standings In 2008
  The 2008 Gustavus Adolphus College football team looks to move back into its traditional spot among the top four in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference standings after finishing in a tie for fifth a year ago with a league mark of 3-5. Head Coach Jay Schoenebeck will rely on a veteran defense early in the season, while the offense looks to fill big holes at the quarterback and running back positions.
• Kali Griggs Named MIAC Women's Golfer of the Week
  Gustavus student athlete Kali Griggs has been named MIAC Women's Golfer of the Week for her efforts in helping the Gusties win the 20-team UW-Eau Claire Invitational last weekend. Griggs, a junior from Burnsville, Minn., finished fourth individually with a 36-hole total of 80-79--159.

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