SAINT PAUL, Minn. - For the third time in the past four seasons, Gustavus women's track & field has won the MIAC Outdoor Championships after collecting 170.5 points Friday and Saturday at Macalester. The Gustie men finished in fifth place. 

"First and foremost, I want to acknowledge the incredible performances throughout all of the teams this weekend," said Head Coach Aaron Lund. "There are now seven MIAC athletes ranked first in the nation and so many more now in the top ten. The MIAC will be well represented at nationals this year and will make a big impact!

"I am so incredibly proud of the entire team and our amazing coaches. The Gusties shined bright this weekend. On the men's side, we moved way up in our projections, had some big performances and showed a lot of fight to secure the really impressive fifth place finish.

"For the women's team, we were the most balanced and complete team this weekend. We scored in all but one event and every team member mattered. Their support of one another was unlike any other team out there today. We did our best when it means the most and that is very impressive. I know our families, friends and alumni are proud today and we have appreciated all of the amazing support!"

To the surprise of nobody, Megan Geraets continued her assault on the record books, setting the MIAC meet record in the 400-meter with a new top time in Division III this season at 53.87. Geraets also won the 200-meter at 24.40, capturing her third conference title of the weekend after winning the long jump yesterday. 

Kate Carlson earned All-Conference in the 100-meter, taking third in 11.96, which ranks 30th in DIII this season. Carlson also earned All-MIAC in the 200-meter, finishing third in 24.80. The 4x100 relay team took second place in 47.52. 

Molly Liston was just one spot shy of All-Conference in the 5000-meter, taking fourth in 17:53.61. Emily Podulke and Laura Thauvin earned honorable mention in the 100-hurdles, taking fourth (15.46) and sixth (15.68), respectively. Lauren Rocheford took sixth in the 400-hurdles, earning honorable mention in 1:07.13. Aubrey Mair scored in the 800-meter, taking seventh in 2:19.86. 

In the field, the Gusties swept the All-MIAC podium as Kelley Brennan won (139-09), Olivia Duncan took second (138-0), and Keira McCord finished third (133-08). Kayla Kajer won the title in the high jump, clearing 5-1.75. Erin Beer scored, taking seventh with a height of 4-10.5. Brennan also earned All-MIAC in the hammer throw, finishing third with a mark of 166-04. Lili Guy captured All-MIAC in the triple jump, taking second with a mark of 38-0.25. Sarrah Lindner earned honorable mention, placing fourth with a distance of 36-flat. 

For the men, Liam Frommelt captured All-Conference in the triple jump, finishing runner up with a distance of 45-10.75. Connor McCormick earned honorable mention in the 110-hurdles, taking sixth in 15.45. And Sam Schulze scored in the 400-hurdles, taking seventh in 55.25. 

A select number of Gusties will compete in the UW-La Crosse last chance meet on Thursday before selections are made for the NCAA Championships.