Transferring colleges 300 miles apart is challenging, as is restarting a sport two years after high school. St. Thomas junior football and baseball transfer Nate Shoemaker doesn’t shy away from challenges. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 25, 2019
St. Thomas women’s soccer team fell short of Final Four, men’s basketball team won over Nebraska Wesleyan, and men’s cross country took 28th in NCAA Championship meet. Columnist True Dabill has today’s Sports in :60.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommie women’s soccer falls short of Final Four after penalty shootout
The No. 19 St. Thomas women’s soccer team drew No. 15 Carnegie Mellon University 0-0 after double overtime, but fell just short in a penalty shootout Saturday, losing 6-5 to the Tartans in the Elite Eight of the Division lll NCAA Tournament.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s hockey sweeps Bethel
After a 5-0 blowout win against Bethel Friday night, St. Thomas remains unbeaten in MIAC play after taking down Bethel 2-1 in a competitive matchup Saturday afternoon at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Reporter Joey Swanson and photojournalist Jamie Tjornejoj have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas men’s hockey takes first MIAC loss
Junior forward Spencer Zwiener’s goal was not enough for the St. Thomas men’s hockey team to keep its undefeated MIAC record, losing 3-1 to Bethel Friday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena. Reporter Justin Amaker has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Pasternak plays hero in penalty shootout
A crucial penalty-kick save by goalkeeper Sarah Pasternak lifted the No.19 St. Thomas women’s soccer team past No. 6 Wheaton College Friday afternoon and into the Elite Eight of the 2019 NCAA Division III Tournament at Joe Bean Stadium.
PREVIEW: Tommie soccer has big road test against Wheaton in Sweet 16
With back-to-back wins in the opening weekend of the tournament, the St. Thomas women’s soccer team advance to the Sweet 16 – the first group to do so since 2002. The No. 19 Tommies will travel to face the No. 6 Wheaton College Thunder Friday. Reporter Jacob Schneider has the preview.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Women’s basketball rolls past UW-Superior in home opener
St. Thomas women’s basketball extends its winning streak to three after beating the UW-Superior Yellowjackets 78-60 Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena. Reporter Joey Swanson and photojournalist Maxwell Collier have the story.
St. Thomas inducts new members into Athletic Hall of Fame
The University of St. Thomas Athletic Hall of Fame inducted 16 new members on Nov. 16. Every three years the ceremony is held for a new class of inductees. Reporter Rae Beaner has the story
Sports in :60 – Nov. 18, 2019
St. Thomas women’s soccer advances to the Sweet Sixteen, St. Thomas football wins their final game of the season, St. Thomas men’s hockey defeats St. Olaf at home and the Minnesota Vikings come from behind to beat the Denver Broncos. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has today’s Sports in :60.
PHOTO AND VIDEO: Tommie football defeats Bethel, shares MIAC title
A fourth quarter, 32-yard field goal by senior Vinny Pallini gave No. 17 St. Thomas a 17-7 victory over No. 9 Bethel Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium and a share of the MIAC title with No. 8 ranked St. John’s. Carly Noble, Maxwell Collier and Jack Stanek have the final game story with photos and videos.
Tommie football defeats Bethel, shares MIAC title
On Senior Day, a 32-yard, fourth quarter field goal by senior Vinny Pallini gave No. 17 St. Thomas a 17-7 victory over No. 9 Bethel Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium and a share of the MIAC title with No. 8 ranked St. John’s. Sports Editor Carly Noble has the story.
Sports in :60 – Nov. 15, 2019
The St. Thomas football team will host Bethel on Saturday, St. Thomas Men’s Basketball team began their season with a win against Whitman, and St. Thomas Volleyball will host the NCAA Division III regional tournament this weekend. Photographer Jamie Tjornehoj has today’s Sports in :60.
Tommie volleyball rolls past Dubuque into the second round of the NCAA tournament
St. Thomas volleyball began NCAA tournament play with a four set win on their home court over Dubuque University (IA) Thursday night. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: NCAA Divison III volleyball playoffs announced
The University of St. Thomas volleyball team earned an NCAA tournament bid after its MIAC championship win against St. Olaf Saturday. Designer Maggie Stout has the NCAA championship graphic.