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Athletics

Quick Stats

Athletic Association
  • NAA
  • NCAA
Athletic Division NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conferences Football: Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
Basketball: Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
School Colors Black and gold
School Nickname Golden Gusties
Men Playing Varsity Sports 386 - 37%
Women Playing Varsity Sports 258 - 19%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

On the rise at Gustavus are the men's and women's club sports that include rugby and ultimate Frisbee. Often they will get fans and spectators at the home games when there isn't much else to do on a Sunday afternoon. School-sponsored sports are Division III, but it doesn't stop the turnout for home games. While it may be tradition to lose at Homecoming, the football team garners support from both faculty and students alike who deep down know they are unlikely to see a conference title. It isn't a surprise for the hockey teams to win the conference, though. They're supported by a strong fan base with high expectations. The athletic tradition has a long history that reflects the number of conference titles in Gustavus' trophy cases. 

Gustavus prides itself in the hockey, golf, and tennis programs for both men and women, but this doesn't mean that basketball and others are forgotten. In the past, the Gustavus women's basketball team has ranked near the top in the conference, along with the swimming and diving teams and softball. The men's basketball and soccer teams have also ranked ahead of others in the conference. In regards to the College's main sporting events, it's safe to say that almost every graduating senior has been to at least one hockey game. Men's and women's hockey teams are serious at Gustavus because of the school's reputation and simply because it's in Minnesota where the winters are long, cold, and dark.

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Athletics at Gustavus Adolphus College

ChelseaFarr

Philosophy '15

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I hear we have great teams, but I'm not into sports, so I won't claim to be an authority on the matter.

Apr 15, 2012

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jturck

Biology '13

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GAC Athletics

There is a lot of school spirit because many of your friends are involved in sports and its great to go support them.

Dec 26, 2011

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Nursing '14

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SPORTS!

Our hockey team is really good. Other than that, not so much.

Oct 17, 2011

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User rating for Gustavus Adolphus College - Athletics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 24 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How popular are varsity sports on campus?

How popular are intramurals and club sports?

How would you describe the athletic facilities?

Facts

Men's Varsity Sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice hockey
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
Women's Varsity Sports
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Ice hockey
  • Skiing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and field
  • Volleyball
Intramurals
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Broomball
  • Flag football
  • Football (coed)
  • Futsal
  • Hockey
  • Kickball
  • Racquetball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Volleyball
  • Walleyball
Club Sports
  • Equestrian
  • Figure skating
  • Lacrosse
  • Outdoor enthusiasts
  • Rugby
  • Swing dancing
  • Ultimate Frisbee
Athletic Fields & Facilities
  • Football stadium
  • Gustavus Field
  • Le Sueur Country Club
  • Lund Center
  • Meditation area
  • Putting green
  • Soccer & Track Complex
  • Softball field
  • Swanson Tennis Bubble

Most Popular Sports

Men’s and women’s hockey, men’s basketball, men’s and women’s tennis, football, golf

Most Overlooked Teams

Nordic skiing, women’s gymnastics

School Spirit

Though lots of school spirit is usually associated with Division I schools, there is no shortage of school pride at this Division III college. While tailgating may not occur before the big home game, and ESPN doesn’t cover the big rivalry against St. Olaf, students and faculty are proud to be Gusties. Walk into any classroom on any given day, and there will undoubtedly be more than one person wearing Gustie gear. School spirit seems to overflow all the time, not just during bustling athletic seasons but around town and in the classroom, too. It also seems unlikely that any school has more organizations that make their own T-shirts for just about every occasion. Simply put, people who go to Gustavus love being Gusties.

Getting Tickets

Home games are free with a student ID; playoffs have a fee.

Best Place to Take a Walk

The arboretum, which also has a meditation area with benches for studying or hanging out

Did You Know? "Gus," the lion, is the school mascot because Swedish King Gustavus Adolphus was known as the "Lion of the North."

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Name
Steven Olson
Hometown
Moorhead, MN
Major
History and Scandinavian Studies
Grad Year
2012

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