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University of St. Thomas Celebrates $20M Gift From Ryan Family
AthleticsUniversity of St. Thomas Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced on Oct. 17 a $20 million gift toward the construction of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena by the Ryan family. “This is an extraordinary gift, and we are deeply thankful for the Ryan family’s commitment to this project,” said Esten. “The Ryan family…
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Building the Future of Tommie Athletics: First Look at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsCenter ice and halfcourt are taking shape at the University of St. Thomas as construction on the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena reaches new heights. The multiuse arena on the university’s St. Paul, Minnesota, campus will host the Tommie ice hockey and basketball programs. After months of footing and foundation work, excitement is building as… -
In the News: Tommie Athletics Joins FOX 9 at the State Fair
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas coaches, including Rico Blasi (men’s hockey), Johnny Tauer (men’s basketball) and Joel Johnson (women’s hockey) recently joined FOX 9 at the Minnesota State Fair to talk about the upcoming season of D-I athletics, the development of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena and the new partnership with FOX 9. From the… -
St. Thomas Renews Broadcast Partnership with FOX9+ for Athletics
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas will once again have a TV broadcast home for the 2024-25 season. On Aug. 28, the Tommies signed a one-year extension with FOX9+, renewing a relationship that will once again make FOX9+ the television home of St. Thomas Athletics for 2024-25. "This partnership with the FOX 9 family provides a… -
Learning Grit: Applying Resilience Lessons From Sports in Everyday Life
University NewsPerformance Coach Cindra Kamphoff, PhD, Spoke at the University of St. Thomas Finding Forward Event About Building Mental Toughness in an Uncertain World What is grit? How does it help people? And why is it an intergenerational flashpoint? A recent event at the University of St. Thomas gathered Minnesota Vikings defensive player Josh Metellus; Tommie… -
In the News: New Renderings of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas has released new renderings of the Lee and Penny Anderson Arena – the new home for Tommie men’s and women’s basketball and hockey – which is currently under construction on the university’s south campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. KSTP-TV took notice. From the story: The Lee and Penny Anderson Arena was… -
In the News: Johnny Tauer and Mike Maker on Connections to NBA Finals Teams
In the NewsJohnny Tauer and Mike Maker, head coach and associate head coach of the University of St. Thomas men’s basketball team, recently spoke with WCCO-TV for a story about their connections to the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics – the two teams that recently competed in the NBA Finals. From the story: Johnny Tauer, the University… -
St. Thomas Baseball Earns First Summit League Title of D-I Era
AthleticsIn just its third season of D-I play, St. Thomas Baseball has earned the university its first Summit League conference title. The Tommies clinched the championship on May 18 during the final game of the 2024 season, defeating Oral Roberts 7–5. With the title on the line, a strong start lifted St. Thomas over the… -
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…