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Sights and Sounds: Tommie Volleyball Celebrates Summit League Championship Win
University NewsFresh off winning their first Division I conference championship after their 3-1 win over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, Tommie Volleyball received a joyous welcome from the University of St. Thomas community and their families. Tommie Volleyball is the first St. Thomas program to earn a Division I bid to the NCAA Tournament. As they arrived back on campus, Ellie Gustafson ’27 was the first to deboard the bus, holding high the trophy emblazoned with…
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In the News: Tommie Volleyball Wins Summit Title, Punches First Division I NCAA Ticket
AthleticsSt. Thomas volleyball made history this week, winning the Summit League championship to secure the program’s first ever trip to the Division I NCAA Tournament. After defeating top-seeded South Dakota State in a hard-fought four-set match, the Tommies celebrated a milestone nearly five years in the making as they completed their transition to full Division… -
In the News: Thanh Pham on Leading St. Thomas Volleyball Into a New Division I Era
AthleticsThanh Pham, head volleyball coach at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about his remarkable journey from refugee infant to longtime Tommies coach and how he has built the program into a Summit League contender. Pham reflected on his path from Augsburg assistant to national champion at St. Thomas and discussed… -
Leadership and Grit: A Tale of Two Defensive Backs
AthleticsWhen Branden Smith thinks back to the lessons he learned playing football at the University of St. Thomas, the fifth-year cornerback recalls a series of injuries that caused him to miss playing time. “Injuries hurt — not just physically but mentally,” he said. “But they teach you to be better than you were before. You… -
Believing in the Process: How Coach Thanh Pham Elevates Tommie Volleyball
AthleticsWhether Thanh Pham is cracking “6-7” jokes with setter Morgan Kealy ’27 or motivating his team in between sets, the 23-year St. Thomas volleyball head coach is notorious for keeping an even keel demeanor on and off the court. “He’s definitely one of the most unique coaches I’ve ever had,” right side hitter Tezra Rudzitis… -
In the News: Glenn Caruso on St. Thomas Preparing for No. 1 NDSU
In the NewsGlenn Caruso, head football coach at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about the Tommies’ season finale at No. 1 North Dakota State and what the matchup means for the program. -
In the News: Inside the First Men’s Basketball Game at the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsBring Me The News reporter Tony Liebert covered the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team’s historic first game at the new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, where the Tommies defeated Army 83–76. The matchup marked the beginning of a new era for St. Thomas athletics, as fans packed the arena to celebrate the team’s Division… -
Sights and Sounds: St. Thomas Basketball Debuts at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
University NewsA new era in St. Thomas basketball tipped off on Nov. 8 when the men’s and women’s teams played their first-ever games in the 5,300-seat Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. How loud was the action as the Tommies took on Army? The noise turned up several decibels many times throughout the day – especially during… -
In the News: John Tauer on St. Thomas Basketball’s Debut in the New Arena
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas men’s basketball head coach Johnny Tauer spoke with WCCO Radio host Vineeta Sawkar to discuss the excitement surrounding the Tommies’ home opener at the new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena against Army. From the conversation:Sawkar: Tell me a little bit about the arena. Hockey already opened their season and they’re part… -
In the News: Ruth Sinn on Finding Home in Every Arena
AthleticsRuth Sinn, head coach of the Tommie women’s basketball team, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about what it means to lead her program into the University of St. Thomas’ new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. Having both played and coached in every St. Thomas basketball facility, Sinn shared reflections on her decades of dedication, the growth…