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Meet Five Tommie Football Players From Around the Country
AthleticsIt’s time for the Pioneer Football League champions to start defending their title. St. Thomas officially kicks off the season with its home opener on Saturday, Sept. 2, hosting Black Hills State University. The Tommies are coming off a historic 2022 season, in which they won their first Pioneer Football League title in just their…
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PHOTOS: Tommie Football Promo Shoot
AthleticsThe lights were back in action at O’Shaughnessy Stadium this week as the University of St. Thomas football team took part in a preseason video shoot. Members featured included David Ayeni, Yusef Leak, Andrew McElroy, Hope Adebayo and Shawn Shipman. St. Thomas will officially kick off the season on Saturday, Sept. 2, when the team… -
St. Thomas Athletics Announces Streaming Partnership With Midco Sports
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas will have a new streaming home for Tommie athletics in 2023-24. In partnership with Midco Sports, fans will be able to follow St. Thomas student-athletes during home games, including Tommie football in the Pioneer Football League, men’s and women’s basketball, and all Summit League competitions. “The relationship with Midco represents… -
Junior Wide Receiver Becomes First Tommie Preseason All-American in the D-I Era
AthleticsUniversity of St. Thomas junior and wide receiver Andrew McElroy from Bolingbrook High School in Bolingbrook, Illinois, was selected for the 2023 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team, presented by FCS Ground. He became the first St. Thomas preseason All-American in the D-I era and was the lone student-athlete honored from the Pioneer Football League… -
In the News: John Tauer on Basketball Team’s Trip to Italy
In the NewsJohn Tauer, head coach of the Tommie men’s basketball team, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the team’s summer trip to play exhibition games in Italy. From the story: The Tommies, who finished fourth in the Summit League in their second D-I season, will play three exhibition games in Italy. They’ll also do some… -
In the News: Julia Harris on First Male Dancer to Make St. Thomas Dance Team
AthleticsJulia Harris, head coach of the University of St. Thomas dance team, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about Drew Thompson, the first male to become a part of the team, and the unique opportunity it presents. From the story: Co-ed dance teams are a new but growing trend at colleges and universities across the country. Julia… -
In the News: Bethany Brausen on Coaching at NHL Development Camp
In the NewsBethany Brausen, assistant coach of the St. Thomas Women’s hockey team, recently spoke with the Boston Sports Journal about her experience coaching at the Boston Bruins development camp. From the story: Brausen left Minnesota for St. Thomas in 2021, helping guide the Tommies through their first two seasons as a Division I program in the… -
Tommie Athletic Fund Puts Up Record Numbers in 2023
AthleticsAthletics surpasses 1,000 donors, makes history in dollars raised The Tommie Athletic Fund, the fundraising and philanthropy arm of the University of St. Thomas Athletic Department, closed out a record FY23 on June 30. “I am so incredibly grateful for the support we saw this year from our alumni, friends and supporters,” said Ben Fraser,… -
Making a Big Impact
St. Thomas 2025 - Build National Awareness and Advance Priorities through AthleticsLee and Penny Anderson: Transforming a Campus. Anyone stepping foot on St. Thomas’ St. Paul campus can see the difference made by Lee and Penny Anderson. Fifteen years ago, their $60 million lead gift transformed the university with buildings for athletics, a student center and a parking facility – all of which bear their name.… -
In the News: Glenn Caruso on Coaching Softball (and Football) With His Daughter
In the NewsGlenn Caruso, head coach of the University of St. Thomas football team, spoke with the Star Tribune about his experience working as an assistant coach for the first time since 2005 – reporting up to his 18-year-old daughter, Anna. From the story: “I know nothing about softball,” Caruso admitted. “I never even played in so…