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Sights and Sounds: Tommie March Madness at the Summit League Championships
AthleticsA thrilling weekend of Tommie March Madness is in the record books for the University of St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball teams. Both teams finished historic 2024-25 seasons on the court at the Summit League Championships in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. While the women had their tournament run cut short, the men would advance…
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In the News: New York Times Recognizes St. Thomas Basketball for Its D-I Achievements
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas made the leap to Division I status in 2021 as the first program in the history of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to transition directly from Division III to Division I. This groundbreaking development was covered in depth by The New York Times in a piece in the Athletic… -
In the News: Jake Ratzlaff on Hockey Journey
AthleticsUniversity of St. Thomas Junior Jake Ratzlaff '26 spoke to KSTP Eyewitness News in an interview that highlighted his unique Division I journey. Originally from Rosemount, Minnesota, Ratzlaff had played both football and hockey in high school, where he received accolades as Metro Player of the Year in 2020 and was chosen to captain an… -
Senior Athletics Director Amy Cooper Receives Courage Award
Professional NotesAmy Cooper, University of St. Thomas senior athletic director and women’s administrator received the 2025 Wilma Rudolph Courage Award and was celebrated with other recipients on Feb. 5 at the Minnesota History Center. The award is given to a woman athlete who overcame adversity and exhibits extraordinary courage in their athletic performance. Cooper’s sports career… -
PHOTOS: Men’s Basketball Takes First Place in Summit League
AthleticsDrake Dobbs’ third consecutive 20-point scoring game paced St. Thomas men’s basketball to a 95-84 win over Omaha Feb. 15, handing the Tommies (20-7, 10-2 Summit League) sole possession of first place in the conference standings with four games to play. The win pushed the Purple to 20 on the season, the ninth season under… -
Watch: Iconic Minnesota Stone Quarried for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsFive floors from the ground – and in the middle of winter – a small army of stonemasons are hard at work on the exterior of the under-construction Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. Affectionately known as “brickies,” these skilled workers are giving the rising University of St. Thomas landmark its signature look. On this particular… -
Tommies Dominate Bison in Front of Record Crowd
AthleticsThe national stage brought out the best in St. Thomas men’s basketball during a 79-62 win over North Dakota State Feb. 2 in front of a Schoenecker Arena record crowd of 2,068. Kendall Blue and Nolan Minessale combined for 43 points on 17-of-22 shooting as the Tommies (18-6, 8-1 Summit League) led for the entirety… -
St. Thomas Statement Regarding the NCAA Reclassification Vote
AthleticsThe University of St. Thomas issued a statement regarding the NCAA vote to amend the reclassification timeline for transitioning Division I institutions, so long as new standards are met during the process. On Jan. 15, the NCAA Division I Council voted in favor of a reduction in the provisional period of Division III-to-Division I reclassifying… -
St. Thomas Selects Levy as Official Food and Beverage Partner of Tommie Athletics
AthleticsUniversity of St. Thomas Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten announced there will be a new food and beverage partner for Tommie Athletics. St. Thomas has selected Levy, the leader in the sports and entertainment hospitality industry, as the official food and beverage partner for Tommie Athletics. Levy will oversee every aspect… -
St. Thomas Celebrates $10M Gift From Iversen Family
AthleticsUniversity of St. Thomas Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten on Dec. 12 announced a $10 million gift toward the construction of the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena by the Iversen family. “We are deeply grateful to Al, Debbie and the entire Iversen family as they continue to demonstrate their support for St. Thomas through…