This is Sports in :60 for Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015.
Sports in :60 – Sept. 17, 2015
Volleyball comes up short against St. Ben’s
The St. Thomas volleyball team opened up MIAC play with a 3-1 loss to rival St. Benedict Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena.
Art history department embraces new home
Students in the art history department are starting the semester in a new location.
St. Thomas acquires business accelerator
The University of St. Thomas recently took over management of the Cleantech Open Midwest startup accelerator.
Tommies lead Eagles at halftime
The St. Thomas football team leads Wisconsin-La Crosse 23-0 Saturday afternoon at O’Shaughnessy Stadium.
Wi-Fi upgrade addresses connection problems
An upgrade to St. Thomas’ Wi-Fi network has made it easier to use the Internet while on campus.
Sullivan promotes unity, community engagement
In an effort to promote unity, President Julie Sullivan gave her convocation address on St. Paul’s Minneapolis campus.
March through the Arches 2015
Chief photo editor Andrew Brinkmann captured this year’s March through the Arches on Tuesday on the St. Paul campus.
Volleyball’s success hinges on young roster
If the St. Thomas volleyball team hopes to continue its success, the squad’s younger players will have to compensate for several key losses to graduation.
Tommies dominant in season-opening win
A suffocating defense and three receiving touchdowns from tight end Charlie Dowdle propelled St. Thomas to a 62-7 victory over Wisconsin-Eau Claire Saturday night.
Tommies lead Blugolds at halftime
St. Thomas’ suffocating defense and a pair of receiving touchdowns from tight end Charlie Dowdle brought the St. Thomas football team to a 38-0 halftime lead against Wisconsin-Eau Claire Saturday night at Carson Park.
Seminary student, 30, dies in sleep
Services will be held Friday for St. Paul Seminary student John Lawrence, 30, who died in his sleep Monday.
New-look Tommies kick off season against Blugolds
The No.14-ranked St. Thomas football team kicks off its 2015 campaign Saturday night at Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Carson Park.
Options for bike lane near St. Thomas explored
Saint Paul Public Works is exploring alternative options for a bike lane after the Saint Paul City Council voted to delay the project initially intended for Cleveland Avenue.
Track and field teams sweep MIAC titles
Both the St. Thomas men’s and women’s track and field teams won conference titles at the 2015 MIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships Saturday.