The 2011-2012 season was a historic one for the St. Thomas women’s basketball team. The Tommies accomplished many feats, to say the least. Let’s recap the last five months.
Women’s basketball recap: What’s next for the Tommies?
Women’s basketball team dominates Amherst 87-60, captures 3rd place in NCAA tournament
Senior forward Ali Johnson’s game-high and career-best 24 points guided the St. Thomas women’s basketball team to an 87-60 victory over No. 1-ranked Amherst College in the NCAA tournament consolation game Saturday.
Illinois Wesleyan defeats St. Thomas women’s basketball team 67-53 in Final Four
lllinois Wesleyan defeated the St. Thomas women’s basketball team 67-53 in the NCAA semifinal Friday, giving the team its second loss of the season.
Women’s basketball team embraces role as new kids on the block
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team had a busy day in Michigan Thursday in preparation for Friday’s NCAA Final Four game.
Strong bond helps women’s basketball team prepare for toughest game yet
As the St. Thomas women’s basketball team prepares for its departure Thursday to Holland, Mich., for the Final Four, both coach Ruth Sinn and the players reflect on the season.
Women’s basketball team advances to the Final Four, defeats Calvin College in OT
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team advances to the Final Four after an 83-72 overtime victory over Calvin College Saturday at the University of Chicago.
Women’s basketball team defeats Tufts 50-47, advances to the Elite 8
Junior guard Kellie Ring made two free throws with 15 seconds left after a key steal, and No.10-ranked St. Thomas held off Tufts, 50-47, in the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 basketball game Friday.
Q & A: Sports editors discuss women’s basketball Sweet 16 game
Aaron Leibowitz, the Tufts Daily’s sports editor, and TommieMedia sports editor Hayley Schnell collaborated on a Q&A session to give fans some background information before the Sweet 16 match-up.
MIAC sports roundup, St. Thomas teams prepare for important weekend
Several St. Thomas teams are preparing for important away games this weekend. The women’s basketball team will compete in the Sweet 16 in Chicago, and some track and field athletes will head to nationals in Grinnell, Iowa.
Men’s basketball team struggles to find rhythm, falls to Whitewater 91-62
The Tommies lose to the Whitewater Warhawks 91-62 after struggling offensively and defensively in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The loss ends the team’s season.
Men’s basketball defeats C-M-S in OT, advances to second round
The St. Thomas men’s basketball team defeated Claremont-Mudd-Scripps 76-74 in overtime in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 28, 2012
This is Sports in :60 for Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012.
Weiers’ double-double helps Tommies win MIAC championship
Sophomore center Maggie Weiers’ 18 points and 19 rebounds guided the women’s basketball team to a 66-54 victory over Gustavus and a MIAC tournament championship Saturday, Feb. 25, at Schoenecker Arena.
Young, Weiers help women’s basketball team advance to MIAC championship
St. Thomas sophomores Taylor Young and Maggie Weiers were the difference makers in the women’s basketball team’s 58-45 conference semifinal win over St. Mary’s Thursday, Feb. 23, at home.
Olympian Ohno inspires audience
Speed skater Apolo Ohno, an eight-time Olympic medalist, entertained and inspired St. Thomas students, faculty and alumni while discussing his transformation from troubled teenager to dedicated athlete Tuesday.