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Basketball Standout Jade Hill Seeks Off-Court Impact
AthleticsOn a cold Saturday afternoon in St. Paul, things were heating up in the Schoenecker Arena. The St. Thomas women’s basketball team was leading Oral Roberts. A late-game rally had left the Tommies within striking distance of a win – they were just two points down with seconds left. With an impressive assist from Amber…
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In the News: Ruth Sinn on the Strong Trajectory of the Tommie Women’s Basketball Team
In the NewsRuth Sinn, head coach of the Tommie women’s basketball team, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about overcoming challenges in the first two years of D-I play and the improvements she is seeing from the team this season. From the story: “We have more juniors and seniors now. We have made it to the middle.… -
VIDEO: Engineering Students Design Laser Measurement Tool for Track and Field
AthleticsAfter decades of relying on their trusty tape measure … it was time for an upgrade. The University of St. Thomas track and field team recently went on a search for a new system to measure horizontal jumps. They found their solution in the minds of four senior engineering students. The age-old system for measuring… -
In the News: Phil Esten on the Progress of Tommie Athletics and the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena Project
In the NewsPhil Esten, University of St. Thomas vice president and director of athletics, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the fast progress that’s been made since St. Thomas Athletics made the jump from D-III to D-I, and provided an update on the new home for hockey and basketball – the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena. From… -
In the News: Tommie Men’s Basketball ‘Simply a Good D-I Program’
In the NewsJohnny Tauer, head coach of the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team, recently spoke with SB Nation for a story about the team’s quick transition from D-III to playing at a high level in D-I. From the story: The Tommies’ arrow is pointing up dramatically. They swept their two matchups in the Big Sky-Summit… -
Football Inks 20 on National Signing Day
AthleticsDec. 20 was a big day for the University of St. Thomas football program. At the conclusion of their third NCAA Division I season, the Tommies announced their 2024 signing class that afternoon. The class includes 20 football players from seven states, head coach Glenn Caruso announced. “St. Thomas football is proud and excited to… -
Men’s Basketball Nearly Upsets No. 7 Marquette
AthleticsSt. Thomas men’s basketball nearly shocked the world Dec. 14 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but came up just short in a battle at No. 7 Marquette, 84-79. Five Tommies reached double-digit scoring, led by senior Drake Dobbs with 14 points followed by sophomore Kendall Blue with 13. St. Thomas displayed their sharpshooting, sinking a total of… -
In the News: St. Thomas Men’s Basketball vs. Marquette
In the NewsThe Tommie men’s basketball team plays its second top 10-ranked opponent in the team’s first three seasons of D-I play tonight – Dec. 14, 2023. Following a strong showing against No. 7 Creighton last season, St. Thomas heads to Milwaukee to play the nationally ranked Marquette Golden Eagles. Multiple media outlets have covered the matchup.… -
President Rob Vischer and Dr. Phil Esten ’95 Named to TCB 100 List
University NewsFrom new facilities that include the Schoenecker Center and the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena to the first Master of Science in Nursing graduates, the University of St. Thomas is being bold in a changing higher education market. And the Minnesota business community is taking note. Twin Cities Business recognized two of the university’s high-profile… -
In the News: Glenn Caruso on the Last Tommie Football Game of the Season
AthleticsGlenn Caruso, head coach of the University of St. Thomas football team, recently spoke with FOX 9 about the Tommies’ last game of the 2023 season and how it is special, especially for the seniors on the team. From the story: “Frankly we don’t control it because we’re not undefeated this year. We’ve actually lost…