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In The News: Feature Story on Growth of St. Thomas Athletics
AthleticsExtra Points ran a feature on how St. Thomas has grown from a D-III program to recently being on the doorstep of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in the first year of being able to participate. From the article: The program had an excellent regular season. they finished second in the Summit League standings (just…
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In the News: St. Thomas Men’s Basketball Eyes Historic NCAA Tournament Bid
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team received media coverage as it competes in the Summit League tournament with a chance to make program history. The Tommies entered the tournament with a strong regular season record and the opportunity to earn the program’s first NCAA Division I tournament berth. Local outlets previewed the matchup… -
Tommies on the Rise: A New Era of National Impact
AthleticsThere are many transition stories in college athletics, but few reflect what the University of St. Thomas has accomplished by completing its unprecedented leap from NCAA Division III to become a fully eligible Division I athletics program. “This was never about just moving up to another division,” said Phil Esten, vice president and director of… -
In the News: Ruth Sinn Announces Retirement
In the NewsFollowing Ruth Sinn’s retirement announcement, the Minnesota Star Tribune and KSTP reported on her 21 seasons leading St. Thomas women’s basketball. A former Tommie and Hall of Fame inductee, Sinn led the program to 10 MIAC tournament titles, three NCAA Division III Final Four appearances and a successful transition to Division I. She will be… -
Women's Basketball Head Coach Ruth Sinn to Retire After 2025-26 Season
AthleticsA mainstay of University of St. Thomas women's basketball for more than two decades, head coach Ruth Sinn announced she will retire following the 2025-26 season. Sinn, who has spent 25 years with the program as both a player and coach, will be honored and celebrated during the team's final regular-season home game on Feb.… -
In the News: St. Thomas Hockey Climbs Into National Rankings
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas men’s hockey team was featured by Sports Illustrated’s Puck Drop for its continued rise in the national college hockey rankings during the 2025–26 season. The Tommies, who have won 10 straight games and sit atop the CCHA standings, climbed to No. 15 in both major polls and No. 11 in the National Collegiate… -
St. Thomas Names Tom McGinnis as Deputy Director of Athletics
AthleticsTom McGinnis will serve as the University of St. Thomas Deputy Director of Athletics - Internal Operations. McGinnis joins the Tommies after 14 seasons at the University of Minnesota, where he served as the deputy athletics director. "What an exciting time to become a Tommie," McGinnis said. "I want to thank Dr. (Phil) Esten and… -
Tommie Cheer, Dance Shine on National Stage
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas cheer and dance teams placed at the UCA/UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship. The dance team brought home two fifth-place finishes and the cheer team took in two top-20 finishes Jan. 16-18 at ESPN Wide World of Sports. "As a coach, I couldn't be more proud of the… -
In the News: Nick Janowski Helps Power Tommies Basketball
In the NewsThe Minnesota Star Tribune featured University of St. Thomas men’s basketball guard Nick Janowski in a column highlighting his growing role in the Tommies’ success under head coach Johnny Tauer. The article details Janowski’s journey to St. Thomas, his family connection to Tauer, and his emergence as one of the team’s top scorers, noting how his scoring… -
In the News: Tommie Dance Team Readies for National Stage
AthleticsWCCO-TV featured the University of St. Thomas Tommie dance team as the program prepares for its return to the UDA College Nationals in Orlando. The 18-time national champion team is coming off a second-place finish last season and continues to compete at the Division I level under head coach Julia Harris, with dancers fine-tuning their…