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Building the Future of Tommie Athletics: First Look at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsCenter ice and halfcourt are taking shape at the University of St. Thomas as construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena reaches new heights. The multiuse arena on the university’s St. Paul, Minnesota, campus will host the Tommie ice hockey and basketball programs. After months of footing and foundation work, excitement is building as…
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In the News: Tommie Athletics Joins FOX 9 at the State Fair
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas coaches, including Rico Blasi (men’s hockey), Johnny Tauer (men’s basketball) and Joel Johnson (women’s hockey) recently joined FOX 9 at the Minnesota State Fair to talk about the upcoming season of D-I athletics, the development of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena and the new partnership with FOX 9. From the… -
In the News: St. Thomas Football Players and Coach Caruso
AthleticsSt. Thomas football head coach Glenn Caruso and two players, running back Hope Adebayo ’25 and linebacker David Ayeni ’25, were quoted in a Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder article about this season. Caruso told the reporter, during a press conference, “the biggest storyline” is that this 2024-25 season marks “our first class of Division I guys who… -
St. Thomas Renews Broadcast Partnership with FOX9+ for Athletics
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas will once again have a TV broadcast home for the 2024-25 season. On Aug. 28, the Tommies signed a one-year extension with FOX9+, renewing a relationship that will once again make FOX9+ the television home of St. Thomas Athletics for 2024-25. "This partnership with the FOX 9 family provides a… -
In Our Prayers: Athletics Hall of Famer Tom Pacholl
AlumniThe University of St. Thomas mourns the passing of Tom Pacholl ’50, a former St. Thomas football captain and stalwart supporter of his alma mater for more than seven decades. Pacholl passed away on Aug. 17, 2024, at the age of 97. Pacholl played alongside his teammates in the 1949 Cigar Bowl in Tampa on… -
Gridiron Greatness: NFL Dad Sets Sons on Path to Tommie Football
AthleticsWhen your dad is a former NFL defensive back, there is going to be a fair amount of post-game analysis when driving home from youth football games. Just ask Nick and Matt Guggemos. Rarely did the Guggemos brothers get away with glossing over their mistakes. After all, their dad, retired Minnesota Viking and University of… -
In the News: St. Thomas Running Back Hope Adebayo Featured in the Star Tribune
In the NewsHope Adebayo, student-athlete at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about being part of the university’s transition from D-III to D-I football. From the story: By the time he suited up for the Tommies, following that COVID year, Adebayo was a rock-solid 200 pounds and hard to bring down. And… -
Photo Gallery: Women’s Soccer Kicks Off Fourth Season of D-I Play for St. Thomas
AthleticsA fourth season of D-I action is officially underway at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota after a thrilling home opener for Women’s Soccer on Aug. 15. The Tommies scored first but were pushed to a 1-1 tie with the Drake University Bulldogs. Head coach Sheila McGill’s squad has played the first official match… -
Photo Gallery: St. Thomas Women's Basketball on Film
AthleticsAs anticipation for the start of school year builds, the Tommie women's basketball team recently headed to Aldine Park near campus to film a game day promo video. University of St. Thomas photographer Mark Brown tagged along with a 25-year-old medium format film camera to capture some moments at the urban park. The women's basketball… -
In the News: St. Thomas Student-Athlete Anna Swanson Wins Comeback Athlete of the Year
In the NewsAnna Swanson, student-athlete at the University of St. Thomas, recently joined KSTP-TV to talk about her amazing comeback from a serious car accident last year. Swanson was crowned Summit League Champion in javelin throwing this past season and recently received the Comeback Athlete of the Year Award in the 2024 Tommie Choice Awards. From the…