An open-net goal capped a 5-2 Wisconsin-River Falls victory, as the St. Thomas women’s hockey team (9-8-2 overall) fell to the No. 2 Falcons Wednesday evening at home.
The Tommies got things going first, scoring two first-period goals, but could not keep the Falcons in check defensively.
The St. Thomas women’s tennis team opened its season with a 9-0 victory over Southwest Minnesota State University. The match at the new Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex was the team’s first home appearance in two years.
Peter Wright’s gutsy performance Saturday afternoon at the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex helped the St. Thomas men’s tennis team defeat the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and get its first victory of the season.
St. Olaf’s Alex Meyer broke a 1-1 tie early in the third period, lifting the Oles past St. Thomas 2-1 Saturday afternoon at home.
St. Thomas was tied with Gustavus for the conference lead heading into the game, and the Tommies were looking to take two in a row from St. Olaf after defeating the Oles 5-2 Friday night. But the Oles kept their playoff hopes alive.
Surviving St. Kate’s strong second-half effort, the St. Thomas women’s basketball team escaped with a 61-50 win Saturday at home; an important win as the MIAC playoffs approach.
The Tommies were prepared for an aggressive game against St. Kate’s and were motivated to win after losing 73-68 to the Wildcats Jan. 15.
The majority of the first period was a heated battle for the net and good ice position. Harder hits ensued, as each team seemed determined to put the other on the ice.
In a career night for senior Jazmin Townsend, the St. Thomas women’s basketball team defeated St. Mary’s at home Wednesday night 72-53, clinching a MIAC playoff berth.
The St. Thomas men’s basketball team (17-2 overall, 12-2 MIAC) experienced its first home loss Monday night, losing to St. Olaf 73-68 and breaking a 53-game home MIAC winning streak.
Although St. Thomas students kicked off their spring semester this morning as planned, the snow forced several high schools in the area to start late.
Led by junior Tommy Hannon’s career-high 23 points, the eighth-ranked St. Thomas men’s basketball team defeated Bethel 82-72 at home Saturday afternoon, holding off a late surge by the Royals.
Hannon was virtually unstoppable throughout the game, shooting 6-8 from the field and 11-15 from the free throw line.
A 17-point second half from senior guard Tyler Nicolai helped the men’s basketball team (16-1 overall, 11-1 MIAC) defeat Augsburg (11-6 overall, 6-6 MIAC) 82-66 Wednesday night at Schoenecker Arena.
Nicolai shot more than 60 percent from the field and added six assists to the Tommie win.
Ten Tommie senior swimmers and divers were honored at the men and women’s swim and dive Meet of Saints Saturday, the final home swim meet of the year.
Despite a commanding second-half lead, the St. Thomas men’s basketball team narrowly escaped with a 62-59 victory Saturday over St. John’s.
The St. Thomas men’s and women’s track teams performed well in a non-scored meet Friday, winning multiple events in preparation for big conference meets later this year.
Senior Rachel Booth’s season-high 18 points and nine rebounds gave the St. Thomas women’s basketball team an edge as it survived a late-game scare to defeat Macalester at home 62-60.
