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In the News: Johnny Tauer on St. Thomas and FOX 9 Partnership
AthleticsJohnny Tauer, head men’s basketball coach at the University of St. Thomas, was recently interviewed by FOX 9 for a season preview. From the interview: Host: You mentioned the word unprecedented, and that’s exactly what St. Thomas is doing right now. It’s the first program in history to make the direct jump from Division III…
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St. Thomas Athletics Partners with St. Paul Capitals Youth Hockey
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas Athletics has entered a partnership with the St. Paul Capitals Hockey Association, marking an exciting step forward in supporting youth hockey development and strengthening community ties within the Twin Cities hockey community. Through this collaboration, the Capitals' youth program and its girls-only program, the Saints, will utilize the Tommie Ice… -
In the News: Phil Esten on the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
In the NewsPhil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to WCCO Radio about the new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. He detailed what fans can expect in the exciting new facility. From the interview: “The project is just flowing. Believe it or not, there were only 14 months since… -
In the News: John Tauer on the St. Thomas vs. Saint John’s Game
In the NewsMen’s basketball coach John Tauer spoke to WCCO Radio regarding the Tommie-Johnnie rivalry. St. Thomas and Saint John’s will face each other on the basketball court Dec. 11. From the broadcast: John Tauer is the head basketball coach at the University of St. Thomas. He brings good news about Minnesota’s best rivalry … Tommie versus… -
St. Thomas Students Go ‘Beyond the Buzzer’ in Collaboration With Athletics
People & CultureWhen College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Dean Bill Tolman and Vice President and Director of Athletics Phil Esten began discussing opportunities for a collaboration, they knew one thing: They wanted University of St. Thomas students to be at the center of the project. The result is a student-driven series of video shorts called “Beyond… -
St. Thomas Athletics Director Joins NCCA Division I Football Championship Committee
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas Vice President and Director of Athletics Phil Esten has accepted an appointment to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Committee. Esten will serve on the committee for the next four football seasons (2025-2028), representing St. Thomas and the Pioneer Football League (PFL). “It is an honor to represent both St.… -
In the News: St. Thomas Basketball Opens Arena Against Army West Point
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams will open their home schedule with a doubleheader against Army West Point. Multiple outlets write about the news. From the Pioneer Press story: The University of St. Thomas’ basketball teams will open their new arena with a men’s/women’s doubleheader at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on Nov.… -
St. Thomas Basketball to Host Army in Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas men's and women's basketball programs will open their 2025-26 home schedule on Saturday, Nov. 8, at the new Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. St. Thomas will play host to Army West Point, the alma mater of philanthropist Lee Anderson, whose name is on the arena. This will be the first-ever… -
In the News: St. Thomas Completes Transition to Division I Athletics
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas received final confirmation as a Division I program on June 23, and is now fully eligible to compete in postseason play, including NCAA tournaments and championships. The Minnesota Star Tribune and KSTP-TV covered the exciting development. From the Minnesota Star Tribune story: St. Thomas, which has been a provisional member… -
History in the Making: St. Thomas Instated as Full D-I Member
University NewsThe University of St. Thomas is officially a full Division I institution, the NCAA announced late Monday afternoon. Following a vote by the NCAA Division I Board of Directors, St. Thomas has officially completed its reclassification process, making the university a full member of the NCAA and the only NCAA member to be reclassified directly…