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In the News: Fundraising Goal Passed for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
In the NewsIn a record-setting moment, the University of St. Thomas exceeded its fundraising goal for the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, raising more than $131 million. It is the largest single fundraising campaign for a campus facility in St. Thomas history. Numerous media outlets covered the news. From the Fox 9 story: Why you should care:…
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St. Thomas Surpasses $131M Fundraising Goal for Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
AthleticsIn a record-setting moment, the University of St. Thomas exceeded its fundraising goal for the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, raising more than $131 million. It is the largest single fundraising campaign for a campus facility in St. Thomas history. “This is a monumental day for the University of St. Thomas and St. Thomas Athletics,”… -
Sights and Sounds: Men’s Hockey Makes Historic Mason Cup Playoff Run
AthleticsSt. Thomas Men’s Hockey is celebrating after a program-best season ended with its first trip to the Mason Cup final. The Tommies finished the 2024-25 season as one of the hottest teams in the country, winning 15 of their final 20 games. Before advancing to the championship game, the Tommies swept the Ferris State Bulldogs… -
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… -
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…