St. Thomas sophomore goalkeeper Olivia Graupmann was named the TicketSmarter Summit League Defensive Player of the Week for women’s soccer, a Summit League news release said. This makes her the first Tommie Athlete of the Week in the Division I era.
Football home opener canceled due to COVID-19 protocols
The St. Thomas football team’s home opener against the University of St. Francis (Ill.), originally scheduled for Sept. 4, has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas, UNI women’s soccer tie in Tommies’ first DI game
The St. Thomas women’s soccer team tied the University of Northern Iowa 0-0 in the Tommies’ first Division I match in any sport Tuesday evening on South Field. Director Justin Amaker and Sports Editor Olivia Paradise have the story.
Seattle Seahawks sign Tommie alum Nick Guggemos
Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider announced Thursday that the team signed tight end and Tommie alum Nick Guggemos after he participated in the University of Minnesota Pro Day in April. Joey Swanson and Justin Amaker have the story.
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.
The Locker Room with Phil Esten – April 29, 2021
St. Thomas Athletics Director Phil Esten joins TommieMedia’s Scout Mason in The Locker Room to talk about the Tommies’ historic D1 transition taking effect fall 2021.
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.
Men’s soccer falls to St. Olaf in close battle
The St. Thomas men’s soccer team outshot St. Olaf 14-9 but couldn’t find the net Saturday as they fell 1-0 at South Field. Olivia Paradise has the story.
Women’s soccer beats Concordia-St. Paul in scrimmage
After a slow start with one goal in the first half, the St. Thomas women’s soccer team picked up the pace, putting in two more goals and beating Concordia-St. Paul 3-1 Saturday in a scrimmage at South Field. Justin Amaker and Olivia Paradise has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommie volleyball cruises to straight set win over Concordia-Moorhead
Senior libero Meghan Mazzola had 16 digs leading the St. Thomas women’s volleyball team to a 3-0 win over MIAC opponent Concordia-Moorhead Friday night at Schoenecker Arena. Reporter Cam Kauffman has the story.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Kate Achenbach
In season six episode three of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Cam Kauffman and Andrés Tejeda review recent Minnesota sports news, discuss their top five sports movies of all time, interview St. Thomas volleyball player Kate Achenbach and recap Tommie Sports from the past week.
Tommies football first spring game postponed
St. Thomas football’s spring home opener against Augsburg scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to COVID-19 protocols. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s soccer wins first home game in 525 days
Senior midfielder Paige Cater and junior forward-midfielder Kristen Epperly scored two goals each, leading the way in the St. Thomas women’s soccer team’s 5-0 win over Gustavus Wednesday at South Field. Justin Amaker has the story.
Tommie football returns for a spring season
St. Thomas football plans to host Augsburg University for the teams’ first official game since the MIAC announced their approval for football teams to play up to four conference games or scrimmages in the 2021 spring season.