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In the News: Fundraising Goal Passed for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
In the NewsIn a record-setting moment, the University of St. Thomas exceeded its fundraising goal for the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, raising more than $131 million. It is the largest single fundraising campaign for a campus facility in St. Thomas history. Numerous media outlets covered the news. From the Fox 9 story: Why you should care:…
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St. Thomas Surpasses $131M Fundraising Goal for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsIn a record-setting moment, the University of St. Thomas exceeded its fundraising goal for the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, raising more than $131 million. It is the largest single fundraising campaign for a campus facility in St. Thomas history. “This is a monumental day for the University of St. Thomas and St. Thomas Athletics,”… -
In the News: Rico Blasi Joins WCCO Radio to Discuss Mason Cup Final
AthleticsRico Blasi, head coach of the University of St. Thomas men’s hockey team, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the team’s first trip to the Mason Cup final, the CCHA Tournament Championship title game. From the story: “I’m really proud of the guys. This has been a process from day one. The development and maturity… -
Sights and Sounds: Men’s Hockey Makes Historic Mason Cup Playoff Run
AthleticsSt. Thomas Men’s Hockey is celebrating after a program-best season ended with its first trip to the Mason Cup final. The Tommies finished the 2024-25 season as one of the hottest teams in the country, winning 15 of their final 20 games. Before advancing to the championship game, the Tommies swept the Ferris State Bulldogs… -
In the News: Axios on St. Thomas Basketball
AthleticsAxios 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… -
Tommie Track Star Makes Leap From Texas to the Twin Cities
AthleticsWith a deep breath, Christina Driver positions her feet. Charging forward before she pushes off – arching her back as she soars across the sand. Hours of practice, patience, pushing, all culminate in that one moment. Seconds later, lying in the sand, her mind is already on the next one. Daughter of former Green Bay… -
In the News: Head Coach Rico Blasi on St. Thomas Men’s Hockey Battling MSU Mankato for CCHA Title
In the NewsRico Blasi, head coach of the men’s hockey team at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the growth of the team since making the leap to Division I. From the story: The first view of St. Thomas as a Division I men’s hockey program for many occurred on Jan.… -
In the News: Phil Esten on Tommie Men’s Basketball’s Historic Tournament Run
AthleticsPhil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the men’s basketball team’s historic run at the Summit League Championships. The Tommies notched wins over both Denver and North Dakota to reach the Summit League title game for the first time ever. Their run… -
Sights and Sounds: Tommie March Madness at the Summit League Championships
AthleticsA thrilling weekend of Tommie March Madness is in the record books for the University of St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams. Both teams finished historic 2024-25 seasons on the court at the Summit League Championships in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. While the women had their tournament run cut short, the men would advance… -
In the News: New York Times Recognizes St. Thomas Basketball for Its D-I Achievements
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas made the leap to Division I status in 2021 as the first program in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to transition directly from Division III to Division I. This groundbreaking development was covered in depth by The New York Times in a piece in the Athletic…