St. Thomas has seen quite a bit of progress in the athletic realm ever since jumping from NCAA Division III to Division I in 2021. Features CME Miles Schiffer has the story.
OPINION: The NCAA should reconsider St. Thomas’ postseason ban
Sports in :60 – April 15, 2024
St. Thomas softball split its double header against North Dakota this weekend, St. Thomas track and field set three school records and the University of Denver won the NCAA men’s hockey national title. Emmy Schulz has today’s Sports in :60.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 4, 2023
The St. Thomas men’s soccer team won against Milwaukee yesterday in St. Paul. The women’s volleyball team has an upcoming match tomorrow against Denver, at home. The NCAA Division 1 council has made the decision to allow only 45 days for students to enter the transfer portal. Litzy Martinez has today’s Sports in :60.
Sports in :60 – April 4, 2022
The St. Thomas baseball team suffered a three-game sweep by South Dakota State this weekend during the matchup on Saturday and the doubleheader on Sunday, Tommie softball rallied for a win on Sunday, securing a 3-2 victory against the Kansas City Roos, and Target Center hosted the Women’s Final Four title game. Francesca Sartor has today’s Sports in :60.
Sports in :60 – March 28, 2022
The University of St. Thomas baseball team defeated Omaha, St. Thomas softball went 2-1 on the weekend, March Madness continues and Stanford and South Carolina will head to the women’s Final Four in Minneapolis. Luana Karl has today’s Sports in :60.
Tschida out as Tommie softball coach at season’s end
St. Thomas softball coach John Tschida will resign at the end of the 2021 season to become the softball coach at his alma mater, St. Mary’s University, athletics departments from St. Mary’s and St. Thomas announced Monday. Production Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
OPINION: Blatant sexism during March Madness tournament shows NCAA’s ‘care’ for equality
During the NCAA’s March Madness tournament, the amenities offered to the women were incomparable to what the men were given. Columnist Logan Sriharatsa argues the NCAA needs to provide better and equal care to all of their student athletes.
Sports in :60 – April 6, 2021
Baylor won the NCAA men’s basketball championship over Gonzaga. Stanford defeated Arizona 54-53 to win its first NCAA women’s basketball championship since 1992. Chief Story Editor and Social Media Manager, Annie Terry has today’s Sports in :60.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Piper Shaw
In season six episode two of Keep the Ball Rolling, hosts Cam Kauffman and Andrés Tejeda interview sports broadcaster Piper Shaw, review recent St. Thomas games and discuss NCAA basketball brackets.
Sports in :60 – March 8, 2021
The St. Thomas men’s basketball team defeated Gustavus 87-69 in its last game on the road Saturday and the MIAC Presidents’ Council announced that it will allow fall and spring sports to compete during the spring semester. Assignment Editor Joey Swanson has today’s Sports in :60.
St. Thomas football schedules first non-conference D1 games
The St. Thomas football team announced its first three non-conference competitors as a part of the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Monday. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has the story.
St. Thomas women’s basketball beats Concordia in second game back
In a back and forth battle, the St. Thomas’ women’s basketball team, led by junior center Brynne Rolland’s 11 points, defeated Concordia-Moorhead 63-58 Saturday at Schoenecker Arena. Reporter Owen Larson has the story.
News in :90 – Feb. 5, 2021
The Senate approved a measure allowing Democrats to push President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan and the NCAA announced Thursday that the 2020-2021 Division III winter championships have been cancelled. Ad Sales and Promotions Director Hope Hansen has today’s News in :90.
NCAA cancels D-III winter championships, citing “low participation”
The NCAA announced Thursday that Division III winter championships have been canceled for the 2020-2021 academic year “due to low participation numbers among member schools.”
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s basketball tops Bethel 69-66 in unusual season opener
In a 69-66 season opening win for the Tommies (1-0) where new faces saw the floor for both teams, the intensity was the same between women’s basketball rivals St. Thomas and Bethel (0-1). Reporter Macy Berendsen and Director Mia Laube have the story.