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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…
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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… -
In the News: Jemal Griffin on Prioritizing the Mental Health of Student-Athletes
In the NewsJemal Griffin, deputy athletic director for student-athlete services at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with MinnPost about how St. Thomas is elevating mental health resources for Tommie student-athletes. From the story: Jemal Griffin has been serving as the deputy athletic director for student-athlete services at the University of St. Thomas for six years.… -
University Statement on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas issued the following statement on last week’s decision by the Minnesota Court of Appeals regarding the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena construction project. After thoroughly reviewing the court’s opinion, the university is confident that each of the three areas the court has directed the City of Saint Paul to address… -
Learning Grit: Applying Resilience Lessons From Sports in Everyday Life
University NewsPerformance Coach Cindra Kamphoff, PhD, Spoke at the University of St. Thomas Finding Forward Event About Building Mental Toughness in an Uncertain World What is grit? How does it help people? And why is it an intergenerational flashpoint? A recent event at the University of St. Thomas gathered Minnesota Vikings defensive player Josh Metellus; Tommie…