St. Thomas men’s and women’s soccer teams both won tight games 1-0 over Bethel University on Saturday, and the Minnesota Twins defeated the Kansas City Royals 13-4 on Sunday. Designer Ava Wilk has today’s Sports in :60.
Sports in :60 – May 3, 2021
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommie men’s hockey overpowers Bethel on the road
Senior forward Spencer Zwiener’s empty net goal for the St. Thomas men’s hockey team, and Josh Maucieri’s goal with 2.3 seconds left in the third period sealed the deal for the Tommies win against Bethel on the road 5-1 Friday at the National Sports Center’s Super Rink.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas men’s basketball remains undefeated in last home game of the season
Junior guard Anders Nelson scored 28 points and snagged nine assists for St. Thomas’s undefeated men’s basketball team at their last home game Saturday, leading to a 84-66 victory over the Bethel Royals at Schoenecker Arena. Owen Larson and Casey Eakins have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas men’s hockey suffers first loss to Bethel
After 23 days without competition, Bethel University halted their three game losing streak and ended St. Thomas’ undefeated record with a 5-4 overtime victory after eliminating a two goal deficit in the second period with three straight goals. Joey Swanson and Justin Amaker have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommie women’s hockey tops Bethel 4-2
Junior goaltender Eryn Cooley saved 21 of 23 shots that came her way, helping the St. Thomas women’s hockey team to a 4-2 win against Bethel University Saturday at Saint Thomas Ice Arena. Production Editor Justin Amaker and Assignment Editor Joey Swanson have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s basketball tops Bethel 69-66 in unusual season opener
In a 69-66 season opening win for the Tommies (1-0) where new faces saw the floor for both teams, the intensity was the same between women’s basketball rivals St. Thomas and Bethel (0-1). Reporter Macy Berendsen and Director Mia Laube have the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s hockey sweeps Bethel
After a 5-0 blowout win against Bethel Friday night, St. Thomas remains unbeaten in MIAC play after taking down Bethel 2-1 in a competitive matchup Saturday afternoon at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Reporter Joey Swanson and photojournalist Jamie Tjornejoj have the story.
Tommie football defeats Bethel, shares MIAC title
On Senior Day, a 32-yard, fourth quarter field goal by senior Vinny Pallini gave No. 17 St. Thomas a 17-7 victory over No. 9 Bethel Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium and a share of the MIAC title with No. 8 ranked St. John’s. Sports Editor Carly Noble has the story.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommie women’s soccer tops Bethel in MIAC semifinals
No. 2 seed St. Thomas women’s soccer team took down No. 6 seed Bethel Royals 3-0 Wednesday afternoon in the MIAC semifinal at South Field.
Women’s, men’s soccer win season finales, earn MIAC playoff spots
Both St. Thomas soccer teams secured top-five conference playoff berths with wins Saturday against the Bethel Royals. Reporter Jacob Schneider has both game recaps from the doubleheader.
Women’s basketball escapes, keeps MIAC win streak alive
Despite allowing a 20-2 run to tie the game at 54, the St. Thomas women’s basketball team captured its fifth win of the season 72-65 against the Bethel University Royals.
Special teams shine, Tommies down Bethel 58-13
Defensive back Chris Fondakowski led a special teams unit that scored 20 points Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium as St. Thomas defeated the Bethel Royals 58-13.
Fondakowski, special teams lift Tommies to 41-13 halftime lead
Defensive back Chris Fondakowski blocked a punt and returned it 16 yards for a touchdown Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium as St. Thomas jumped out to a 41-13 halftime lead over Bethel.
Tommie volleyball bests Bethel, honors 2012 national champions
On a night when the 2012 national championship team was honored and in attendance, the 20th-ranked St. Thomas volleyball team defeated Bethel three sets to one Friday night at Schoenecker Arena.
Bethel hands St. Thomas second conference loss
The Tommies lost 28-21 Saturday to the Bethel Royals.