St. Thomas student-athletes, coaches and staff have worked together since last May to create an initiative called “Shed a Little Light” that was launched in October 2020 to bring change to campus regarding racial inequities in response to the killing of George Floyd. Olivia Paradise and Cam Kauffman have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas beats St. Kates 5-1 in first postseason game
Senior pitcher Kiersten Anderson-Glass threw four strikeouts, leading the St. Thomas softball team to beat St. Catherine 5-1 in the first game of the MIAC postseason. Owen Larson and Casey Eakins have the story.
St. Thomas cuts varsity tennis programs in move to Division I
St. Thomas Athletics announced the decision to discontinue its men’s and women’s varsity tennis programs in Director of Athletics Phil Esten’s university-wide email Tuesday. Director Mia Laube has the story.
Tommie men’s hockey set to play during Hockey Day Minnesota
The St. Thomas men’s hockey team will play Minnesota State University-Mankato as part of Hockey Day Minnesota 2022 outdoors in Mankato next January, the Minnesota Wild and St. Thomas athletics department both announced Monday. Production Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
Sports in :60 – May 10, 2021
Tight end and Tommie alum Nick Guggemos signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks Thursday, and St. Thomas women’s tennis ended their last MIAC season with a MIAC playoff title. Reporter Safiya Mohamed has today’s Sports in :60.
Tommies basketball awarded after impressive seasons
St. Thomas basketball ended its final season in the MIAC with two players on the men’s team and one on the women’s receiving awards by D3Hoops.com for the 2020-21 season. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommie baseball claims MIAC regular season title, defeating Concordia-Moorhead
Senior Graham Laubscher allowed three hits and zero runs in eight innings Sunday as the St. Thomas baseball team captured the MIAC regular season title and extended their winning streak to nine games in a 7-1 win over Concordia-Moorhead at Koch Diamond. Joey Swanson and Casey Eakins have the story.
Women’s hockey coach Palkowski not returning next season
St. Thomas women’s hockey coach Tom Palkowski will not be returning for the 2021-22 season, a Thursday statement from St. Thomas Athletics said. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has the story.
Ex-Gopher Omersa finds new home with old friends at St. Thomas
The University of St. Thomas’ men’s basketball team gained an important piece to its lineup on April 18 after a Twitter announcement from former University of Minnesota forward Jarvis Omersa, an incoming junior, who averaged a team high 1.3 steals per game before leaving the team due to personal health concerns surrounding COVID-19.
Sports in :60 – May 3, 2021
St. Thomas men’s and women’s soccer teams both won tight games 1-0 over Bethel University on Saturday, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 13-4 on Sunday. Designer Ava Wilk has today’s Sports in :60.
Men’s soccer pulls a victory for last home game
The St. Thomas men’s soccer team pulled out a win against Bethel University with help from an early goal in the first half scored by senior forward Josh Grzesiak Saturday at South Field. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has the story.
Women’s soccer bests Bethel in last MIAC game
After a scoreless first half, senior forward Megan Zickert scored a goal minutes into the second half, pushing St. Thomas to beat Bethel 1-0, and finishing the Tommies undefeated season Saturday at South Field. Owen Larson and Casey Eakins have the story.
Baseball doubleheader against Augsburg postponed
St. Thomas baseball’s doubleheader against Augsburg University on Saturday was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. Reporter Sam Larson has the story.
Tommie-Johnnie football rivalry ends without final game
Although MIAC presidents allowed football programs to schedule up to four games or scrimmages this spring semester, a final Tommie-Johnnie game before St. Thomas moves to Division I will not take place this spring, as St. John’s decided to concentrate its efforts on preparing athletes to compete next fall. Reporter Luana Karl has the story.
Tommie baseball remains undefeated at home, wins doubleheader
St. Thomas baseball took two wins against Carleton College Wednesday at Koch Diamond, projecting into first place in the MIAC and increasing its winning streak to four. Sam Larson and Olivia Paradise have the story.