This is Sports in :60 for Oct. 24, 2012.
Tommie Spotlight: Nick Rapisarda
Junior forward Nick Rapisarda is having an impressive run of form this season. Rapisarda said he believes his teammates create numerous chances for him to score. To see how he contributes to the St. Thomas men’s soccer team, watch the Tommie Spotlight video here.
Tommies prepare for Pipers
On paper, this Saturday’s away game between fourth-ranked St. Thomas and Hamline University appears to be a complete mismatch.
Dominant defense propels St. Thomas past Bethel 37-0
A strong defensive performance led by junior linebacker Steve Dejewski’s 49-yard interception return for a touchdown pushed No. 4 St. Thomas past No. 9 Bethel 37-0 on a soggy Saturday afternoon at O’Shaughnessy Stadium.
Strong defense gives St. Thomas 24-0 lead at half
Sophomore running back Aaron Terrell-Byrd’s 1-yard touchdown run early in the first quarter opened the scoring as No. 4 St. Thomas leads No. 9 Bethel 24-0 at halftime on a rainy afternoon at O’Shaughnessy Stadium on Oct. 13.
The Locker Room with Thanh Pham – Oct. 11, 2012
Volleyball coach Thanh Pham and junior Katie Maher join sports editor Ross Schreck in The Locker Room to talk about the season so far.
Stout defense leads St. Thomas past Gustavus 28-14
Sophomore quarterback Matt O’Connell threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to lead the fourth-ranked Tommies to a 28-14 victory over Gustavus on a brisk Saturday afternoon at home.
St. Thomas leads Gustavus 15-0 at half in defensive struggle
Two first-half touchdowns from sophomore quarterback Matt O’Connell to junior wide receivers Dan Noehring and Kyle Whitley lifted the fourth-ranked Tommies to a 15-0 halftime lead on a brisk Saturday afternoon at home.
Tommie football looks to stop Gusties’ rushing game
The fourth-ranked St. Thomas football team looks to continue its perfect season heading into this weekend’s game against Gustavus Adolphus College Saturday, Oct. 6, at O’Shaughnessy Stadium.
News in :90 – Oct. 3, 2012
This is News in :90 for Oct. 3, 2012.
No. 5 Tommies propel past Carleton 47-24
NORTHFIELD, Minn. — Redshirt freshman running back Brenton Braddock’s three touchdowns sparked the fifth-ranked St. Thomas football team past Carleton College 47-24 Saturday, Sept. 29, at Laird Stadium.
Big plays give No. 5 Tommies 20-10 lead over Carleton at half
NORTHFIELD, Minn.- Touchdowns of 54, 56 and 79 yards orchestrated by sophomore quarterback Matt O’Connell lifted fifth-ranked St. Thomas to a 20-10 halftime lead over Carleton College at Laird Stadium Saturday, Sept. 29.
Tommie Spotlight: Kelly Foley
Sophomore middle-blocker Kelly Foley’s accomplishments included National Freshman of the Year and MIAC Rookie of the Year. Even with many individual honors, Foley said she believes the team’s overall success assisted in racking up the hardware.
News in :90 – Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012
This is News in :90 for Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012.
Tommies defeat Johnnies 43-21
COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. — Three touchdowns from sophomore running back Ryan Toney and two TD passes from quarterback Matt O’Connell propelled sixth-ranked St. Thomas to a 43-21 victory over archrival St. John’s in Collegeville Saturday.