The Tommies bask in glory with the championship trophy. (Lauren Andrego/TommieMedia)
Head coach John Tauer celebrates with St. Thomas athletic director and his former coach, Steve Fritz. (Lauren Andrego/TommieMedia)
Tommies storm the court under confetti after a 82-76 win over the Eagles. (Lauren Andrego/TommieMedia)
Fans in purple celebrate the win. (Lauren Andrego/TommieMedia)
President Sullivan poses with some of the champions. (Lauren Andrego/TommieMedia)
Tauer poses with the seniors. Six Tommies say goodbye to St. Thomas basketball after the championship victory. (Lauren Andrego/TommieMedia)
Most Outstanding Player of the Game Taylor Montero receives a congratulatory hug from president Julie Sullivan. (Lauren Andrego/TommieMedia)
Athletic Director Steve Fritz and coach John Tauer are the first off the team bus upon its return to St. Thomas. Tauer replaced Fritz as head coach for men’s basketball in 2011. (Simeon Lancaster/TommieMedia)
The No. 8-ranked St. Thomas men’s basketball team celebrated after winning the national championship.