St. Thomas football began its spring practice schedule and picked up five new coaches ahead of a scrimmage game planned for May 4. AP Wire CME Kevin Lynch has the story.
Tommie softball bests North Dakota 10-3 in final game of weekend series
Sophomore center fielder Avery Wukawitz’s grand slam sparked a 10-3 victory for St. Thomas softball against North Dakota Sunday afternoon. Juan Del Valle has the story.
St. Thomas softball splits doubleheader with North Dakota
A three-run home run from sophomore infielder Abbi Stierlin in game two couldn’t keep St. Thomas softball from splitting their doubleheader with North Dakota Saturday afternoon. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas basketball star Parker Bjorklund’s unique journey to Division I basketball
St. Thomas men’s basketball forward Parker Bjorklund ended his career with 1,210 points, finishing No. 26 in program history. His journey to get to that final season was anything but ordinary. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas men’s hockey falls 6-5 to Bemidji State in overtime
First-year defenseman Cole Miller scored his first collegiate goal against Bemidji State on Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena, but it was soured by the 6-5 overtime loss. Daniela Kopřivová and Juan Del Valle have the story.
St. Thomas basketball ekes out a win over South Dakota 83-80
Graduate guard Raheem Anthony dropped 20 points and a season high eight assists Saturday night in the Tommies’ 83-80 comeback win over South Dakota at Schoenecker Arena. Sports CME Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas women’s basketball falls to Denver 67-61
Sophomore guard Amber Scalia scored 14 points and played the entire game on Saturday, but wasn’t able to overcome a Denver scoring party that ended in a 67-61 loss for the Tommies at Schoenecker Arena. Sports Editor Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas men’s basketball trounces Oral Roberts 85-63
Graduate forward Parker Bjorklund’s 19 points and the team’s smothering defense powered the Tommies past Oral Roberts 85-63 Thursday night at Schoenecker Arena. Sports Editor Adam Mueller has the story.
Wide receiver Andrew McElroy transfers to Northern Illinois University
Former St. Thomas football player Andrew McElroy announced his decision to transfer to the Northern Illinois University Huskies on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The announcement came after the wide receiver’s entrance into the transfer portal on Nov. 30. Owen Larson has the story.
New fuel station at St. Thomas puts athletes ‘above the mix’
This fall, the University of St. Thomas opened a new fuel station to keep student-athletes nourished on training days. The university’s sports dieticians believe that it will help St. Thomas make a place for itself in the Division I landscape. Adam Mueller has the story.
St. Thomas sophomore co-founds Minnesota youth water polo group
A St. Thomas sophomore is making a splash in the local water polo community, after co-founding the first youth water polo group in Minnesota. With its second season coming up this spring, founder Rory Lee said he hopes to expand the group by adding more teams. Marty Fischer has the story.
Tommie basketball tips off season with fun and games
St. Thomas men’s and women’s basketball hosted “Hoops Madness” to unofficially tip off the season in front of a home crowd Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena. Adam Mueller has the story.
Tommies fall to Drake 52-21, breaking St. Thomas’ conference win streak
A hard-fought first half by the St. Thomas football team was not enough to keep the Drake University Bulldogs from handing the Tommies their first conference loss this season, ending the game 52-21 at Drake Stadium on Saturday. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
Tommies beat Eagles 35-28 in first conference game
The St. Thomas football team broke through in the second half and beat the Morehead State Eagles 35-28 on Saturday in St. Paul, for the team’s first Pioneer Football League game of the 2023 season. Managing Editor Owen Larson has the story.
OPINION: Mixed martial arts investment latest example of Saudi Arabia’s foray into global sports
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s most recent venture into the global sports scene — purchasing a stake in the Professional Fighters League — is yet another example of the oil-rich kingdom using athletics to increase its influence.