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Jason King: From Lacrosse Player to Head Coach
Humans of St. ThomasParticipation in club sports at the University at St. Thomas is at an all-time high, with nearly 500 students involved this academic year. Among the 16 club sports, men’s lacrosse is considered one of the nation’s best, having captured a record six Men's Collegiate Lacrosse Association (MCLA) titles from 2009-19. Jason King ’10, head coach…
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St. Thomas Football Championship Brings National Boost in D-I Era
AthleticsIt didn’t take long for St. Thomas Football to prove skeptics wrong. When the Tommies kicked off their Division I era in 2021, the Pioneer Football League (PFL) coaches’ poll placed them near the bottom of the heap, in eighth place. Some 16 months after those first preseason polls, the Tommies left no doubt about… -
The Associated Press Features St. Thomas Football
AthleticsThe St. Thomas football team was featured by The Associated Press in a story highlighting its journey to Division I and game stats since the transition. From the article: Sixteen months ago, as St. Thomas prepared to complete an unprecedented jump up in competition, one set of just-for-fun national power rankings pegged the Minnesota Catholic… -
St. Thomas Mourns Passing of Coaching Legend Dennis Denning
AthleticsDennis Denning was a two-time National Coach of the Year at St. Thomas Tributes are coming in after news that Hall of Famer and former Tommie Baseball head coach Dennis Denning passed away Nov. 16 at age 76 after a series of health issues. A St. Paul native, Denning was known as an overachiever early… -
In the News: Patrick Reusse Weighs in on the Potential for a Tommies-Gophers Rivalry in Men's Basketball
AthleticsStar Tribune sports columnist Patrick Reusse breaks down the reasons why a rivalry between the two D-I college basketball programs in Minnesota makes sense for both organizations, and why basketball fans might want to check out a game at St. Thomas. From the story: The Tommies' cozy arena holds 1,750, plus standing. The majority of… -
In the News: Johnny Tauer on the Men's Basketball Team's Inspiring Performance Against No. 9 Creighton
In the NewsJohnny Tauer, head coach of the University of St. Thomas men's basketball team, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about what it takes to build a team with individuals who come from different backgrounds and have distinct ideas and aspirations, and their motivations behind each game. This conversation occurred just two days after the Tommies threatened to… -
St. Thomas Men's Basketball Shines on National Stage
AthleticsHeading into Monday night’s season opener at Creighton, the St. Thomas men’s basketball team was officially listed as a 28-point underdog against the No. 9-ranked Blue Jays. After all, some consider this year’s Creighton squad a national title contender. The Tommies, meanwhile, are in only their second season as a Division I program with several… -
Wide Receiver Andrew McElroy Leads Tommies to First-Ever Top 25 Ranking in D-I Era
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas football team defeated the University of San Diego 49-42 on Oct. 29, propelling the Tommies to 7-1 and strengthening their position atop the Pioneer Football League standings. While this high-scoring game included a ton of offensive talent on both sides, there was only one offensive player of the week (Andrew… -
In the News: Tommie Football Already Dominating in Season Two of D-I Play
AthleticsSt. Thomas football coach, Glenn Caruso, and athletic director, Phil Esten, break down the meteoric rise of the highly successful football team, which has people already wondering how long before they outgrow the Pioneer Football League. From the story: Not far removed from when the Tommies athletic program gained national notoriety for being “kicked out”… -
In the News: Glenn Caruso on the Tommie Football Team's 35 Home Game Win Streak
In the NewsAt 5-1 and first place in the NCAA D-I Pioneer Football League, University of St. Thomas head football coach Glenn Caruso spoke with Fox 9 about maintaining the right mindset regardless of the outcomes and moving forward. From the story: "The standard around here has definitely increased the last two years and we’ve learned as…