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In the News: Axios on St. Thomas Basketball

Axios Twin Cities highlighted the University of St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams, noting that the university has an opportunity to reach the NCAA Tournament in 2026.

From the story:

The University of St. Thomas may bust some March Madness brackets a year from now.

Driving the news: The St. Paul university is on a trajectory to earn postseason eligibility a year earlier than the normal five-year process for schools jumping from Division III to Division I.

State of play: The St. Thomas men’s team finished in second place in the Summit League this year to Omaha.