After a record-breaking 12-1 football season, the St. Thomas athletic department set another milestone Sunday afternoon, this time showcasing its rich tradition.
Men’s basketball wins MIAC championship after beating Gustavus 83-77
John Nance’s career-high 20 points off the bench led the St. Thomas men’s basketball team to an 83-77 victory over Gustavus in the MIAC championship Sunday afternoon. The win secures St. Thomas a bid in the NCAA tournament and is the program’s 1,500th all-time victory.
Strong doubles performances help women’s tennis beat St. Scholastica 6-3
The St. Thomas women’s tennis team defeated St. Scholastica 6-3 Sunday at home.
Senior captain Madeline Gail said she anticipated a close match from a strong team.
Men’s tennis defeats St. Scholastica 9-0
The St. Thomas men’s tennis team defeated St. Scholastica 9-0 at home Sunday after losing to Carleton Saturday night.
Men’s hockey ends season with 4-2 semifinals loss to Concordia-Moorhead
After a 4-2 semifinal playoff loss to Concordia-Moorhead Saturday night at home, the St. Thomas men’s hockey season ended.
Women’s basketball loses MIAC championship game 71-61 to Concordia-Moorhead
Erica Nord’s 17 points were too much for the St. Thomas women’s basketball team as it lost the MIAC playoff championship game to Concordia-Moorhead 71-61 Saturday at home.
The loss hit hard after an exhilarating 50-48 win against Gustavus Thursday night. Coach Ruth Sinn said being on defense for a majority of the game made it difficult to get back on track.
Men’s basketball overcomes Hamline’s 19-point lead, advances to MIAC championship
Led by seniors Anders Halvorsen and Tyler Nicolai, the Tommies erased a 19-point first-half deficit to defeat the Hamline Pipers 78-70 at home. The win sends the Tommies into the MIAC playoff championship.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 25, 2011
This is Sports in :60 for Friday, Feb. 25, 2011.
Women’s basketball beats Gustavus 50-48, advances to MIAC finals
Freshman Taylor Young’s late-game heroics led the top-seeded St. Thomas women’s basketball team over fourth-seed Gustavus 50-48 at home and into the MIAC conference finals.
The Locker Room with Jeff Boeser – Feb. 24, 2011
Coach Jeff Boeser, senior forward Rob Johnson and junior forward Robby Philipp join TommieMedia Chief Video Editor Michael Ewen in The Locker Room.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 24, 2011
This is Sports in :60 for Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011.
Coaches focus on more than athleticism during recruiting
When St. Thomas coaches recruit new student athletes, they focus on both athletics and academics. Senior Tyler Nicolai, a guard on the men’s basketball team, said his decision was based partially on academics.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 23, 2011
This is Sports in :60 for Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011.
Sports in :60 – Feb. 22, 2011
This is Sports in :60 for Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011.
Women’s hockey ties St. Kate’s 2-2
A physical game Saturday afternoon between the St. Thomas women’s hockey team and St. Catherine’s ended in a 2-2 tie.