Women’s hockey loses to River Falls 5-2

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.

Chasing a dream: Senior linebacker trains for NFL tryout

Senior linebacker Tommy Becker is preparing to try out for the National Football League.
Becker has trained for five weeks at Englebert Training Systems Gym in Woodbury, Minn., in preparation for a pro day March 9 at Concordia University in St. Paul with other D-III athletes.

Senior linebacker Tommy Becker is preparing to try out for the National Football League.

Becker has trained for five weeks at Englebert Training Systems Gym in Woodbury, Minn., in preparation for a pro day March 9 at Concordia University in St. Paul with other D-III athletes.

Women’s hockey loses share of MIAC lead in St. Olaf loss

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.

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.

Women’s basketball gets revenge in 61-50 win over St. Kate’s

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.