Oles have been representing well on campus lately. Black History month was well-received. Elections had a record turn-out. Boe Chapel's infamously delayed organ made its grand debut. But in the world of athletics, it has also been a great time to be an Ole.
Men's basketball made it to the play-offs for the first time since any of us have been students here. They even advanced past the first round in a gut-wrenching overtime game that very likely contributed to my bronchitis, because of the intense amount of cheering.
Women's swimming placed 2nd in the conference meet to Gustavus, and the men topped Gustavus for the title. If you are even accquainted with anyone on the swim team, then you know, beating Gustavus is more important than actually getting first place. We also produced both the men and women's diver of the meet; the men's swimmer of the meet; and the diving coach and men's swimming coach of the year. Um Ya Ya.
Track had their indoor season qualifying meet, producing quality times and distances. This weekend, Tostrud hosts the MIAC Championship. Stop on down to see some of St. Olaf's finest sweat it out in body-clinging spandex.
Both men's and women's hockey finished out the regular season strong, garnering the 4th and 2nd seeds respectively, in the play-offs. Men play Tuesday night at the Structure. Women play Thursday. The games are home. Go support them.
Looking ahead to spring, the baseball team, fresh off of a NCAA tournament appearance and MIAC championship, start their season at the Metrodome on Tuesday night. Hop on the baseball bandwagon this season if you want to ride a team to the championship again.
If you need you a dose of school spirit, want to feel associated to a winning organization, or really just want to look at some attractive people working hard... follow our St. Olaf athletics in the next week.
xoxo,
Vanessa
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