The No. 7 St. Thomas women’s hockey team defeated No. 4 Wisconsin River Falls 3-1 Wednesday at St. Thomas Ice Arena. Tommies’ goalie Mackenzie Torpy saved 22 out of 23 shots and recorded her 55th career win.
Women’s hockey downs River Falls
Tommie running back starts athletic clothing brand
Josh Parks, a senior at St. Thomas and the starting running back for the football team, has a passion for fitness that extends beyond the field. Parks started GhostFit, an athletic apparel company that focuses on shirts, hoodies, joggers and cutoffs.
President gifts faculty, staff three days of paid leave
St. Thomas will be giving faculty and staff three extra paid days off between fall semester and January Term to spend with their families over the holidays. The gift days tradition was started by previous president Father Dennis Dease.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with John Tauer and Ruth Sinn
In the season finale of Keep the Ball Rolling, Noah, Brady and Althea talk Tommie hoops and Tommie-Johnnie football at Allianz Field before bidding farewell to Brady. St. Thomas basketball coaches John Tauer and Ruth Sinn join the crew in studio.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Pulse showcase
The 2018 Pulse showcase featured dancing and choreography set to music by Beyonce, British artists and Imagine Dragons. A variety of student singers also performed at the event. Photographer Isa Tine captured the event.
O’Gara’s Bar & Grill sells bricks to support Alzheimer’s Association
O’Gara’s Bar & Grill may be under construction, but the original building isn’t gone forever. Former patrons can buy a brick from the building to support the Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota.
Women’s basketball crushes Carleton Knights 92-30
The St. Thomas women’s basketball team’s high energy led them to a 92-30 blowout win over the Carleton Knights Saturday at Schoenecker Arena. Senior center Hannah Spaulding led the team in scoring with 19 points and shot 83 percent.
Men’s hoops topples Bethel in second-half thriller
The St. Thomas men’s basketball team overcame 15-point deficit in the second half Wednesday at Schoenecker Arena, securing its fifth-straight win in a 68-65 thriller against Bethel.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Connor Bair
In episode 12 of Keep the Ball Rolling, Noah, Brady and Althea talk Tommie hoops before placing their bets on this weekend’s NCAA Division III football semifinal game between Mary Hardin-Baylor and Wisconsin Whitewater. Men’s basketball forward Connor Bair joins the crew in studio.
Winter sports preview
St. Thomas’ winter sports season is in full swing entering the final weeks of the fall semester. All teams are above .500, and four have at least received votes for a national ranking.
Allianz Field to host 89th Tommie-Johnnie football game
St. Thomas and Minnesota United FC announced Tuesday that next year’s Tommie-Johnnie football game will be held at Allianz Field. The game will be the first-ever American football match held at the soon-to-be-completed stadium.
Boundary Waters mining battle
Northern Minnesota has long been known for its mining history. Videographer Charlie Siddons recaps the federal government’s decision to reopen mineral exploration around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and reactions to the decision.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Men’s hoops to clash with Falcons in US Bank Stadium classic
The St. Thomas and Wisconsin River Falls men’s basketball teams meet at U.S. Bank Stadium Friday for the start of this weekend’s basketball classic. The match will be the first-ever game played at the new stadium.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Michael Hannon
In episode 11 of Keep the Ball Rolling, Noah, Brady and Althea talk Tommie hoops and the upcoming men’s basketball game at U.S. Bank Stadium. St. Thomas point guard Michael Hannon joins the crew in studio.
Awards and record-breaking opportunities for Spaulding’s senior season
St. Thomas women’s basketball standout Hannah Spaulding was one of five players named to the D3hoops.com preseason All-American team and enters her final season with championship aspirations.