All St. Thomas games scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 13 have been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols, St. Thomas Athletics said in a statement. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has the story.
Winter sports update schedule after postponements
Men’s basketball game at Bethel postponed for COVID-19 protocols
Monday’s St. Thomas men’s basketball game at Bethel was postponed “due to COVID-19 protocols,” St. Thomas Athletics said in a statement. The game is the first postponement for the men’s basketball program.
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.
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.”
St. Thomas football welcomes three additional players during second signing period
The St. Thomas football team added two new players on National Signing Day Wednesday and one in late December for its second signing period in addition to the 26 players who signed Dec. 16. Sports Editor Olivia Paradise has the story.
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.
MIAC winter sports decision postponed to January
The MIAC Presidents’ Council agreed Tuesday to continue planning for the possibility of winter sports competitions, according to a statement on its website. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has the story.
Without ample testing; Walz’ mandate pauses St. Thomas sports
St. Thomas Athletics began a four-week no practice period on Saturday, Nov. 21 after Gov. Tim Walz implemented a four-week dial back on certain activities Wednesday to slow the spread of COVID-19. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has the story.
News in :90 – Nov. 12, 2020
Minnesota’s largest school district is planning to close its elementary schools due to COVID-19, Trump loyalists have filed at least 15 legal challenges in Pennsylvania and the University of St. Thomas hosted its first Division I signing day. Reporter Libby Simpson has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas holds inaugural D-I National Signing Day
St. Thomas athletics welcomed 50 student athletes in its first class of Division I signees to sports other than football during the university’s first National Signing Day Wednesday, with more decisions expected in the coming days and weeks. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has the story.
News in :90 – Oct. 22, 2020
Pope Francis becomes the first pope to endorse same-sex civil unions, Governor Tim Walz says that the $1.9 billion public works bill he passed will improve infrastructure and St. Thomas sports teams have been practicing under COVID-19 guidelines. Reporter Sam Larson has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas sports resume practice without fall competition
St. Thomas sports teams have been practicing under certain guidelines since Sept. 21 after the MIAC postponed the fall and winter seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sports Editor Joey Swanson has the story.
BREAKING: NCAA proposes path for D-III universities to become D-I, St. Thomas future remains unclear
The NCAA’s Division I Strategic Vision and Planning Committee announced Wednesday a potential five-year method for Division III universities to become Division I members and revealed its willingness to consider a waiver from St. Thomas and the Summit League, which the university said it would pursue.
St. Thomas AARC closing in response to COVID-19
The St. Thomas Athletics Department closed the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex at 1 p.m. Tuesday because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will remain closed through March 27, or until further notice.
News in :90 – Nov. 25, 2019
St. Thomas Athletics Director Phil Esten said the NCAA says St. Thomas could be a Division I institution, a winter snowstorm could muddle Thanksgiving travel plans, and Mississippi residents no longer have to leave the state to buy lottery tickets. Reporter Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.