The No. 19 St. Thomas women’s soccer team drew No. 15 Carnegie Mellon University 0-0 after double overtime, but fell just short in a penalty shootout Saturday, losing 6-5 to the Tartans in the Elite Eight of the Division lll NCAA Tournament.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Pasternak plays hero in penalty shootout
A crucial penalty-kick save by goalkeeper Sarah Pasternak lifted the No.19 St. Thomas women’s soccer team past No. 6 Wheaton College Friday afternoon and into the Elite Eight of the 2019 NCAA Division III Tournament at Joe Bean Stadium.
PREVIEW: Tommie soccer has big road test against Wheaton in Sweet 16
With back-to-back wins in the opening weekend of the tournament, the St. Thomas women’s soccer team advance to the Sweet 16 – the first group to do so since 2002. The No. 19 Tommies will travel to face the No. 6 Wheaton College Thunder Friday. Reporter Jacob Schneider has the preview.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Tommies hold off Titans in slim 1-0 victory
St. Thomas goalkeeper Sarah Pasternak recorded eight saves in the Tommies’ second round game of the NCAA tournament, helping them defeat Illinois Wesleyan University 1-0 Sunday afternoon at South Field.
Johnnies end regular season with share of MIAC title, automatic NCAA tournament bid
Concordia takes down Carleton and Augsburg defeats Hamline. Assignment Editor Kat Barrett has this week’s MIAC Roundup.
PHOTO AND VIDEO: Tommie football defeats Bethel, shares MIAC title
A fourth quarter, 32-yard field goal by senior Vinny Pallini gave No. 17 St. Thomas a 17-7 victory over No. 9 Bethel Saturday at O’Shaughnessy Stadium and a share of the MIAC title with No. 8 ranked St. John’s. Carly Noble, Maxwell Collier and Jack Stanek have the final game story with photos and videos.
Dr. Dish elevates St. Thomas basketball’s game
Dr. Dish, a basketball machine that allows players to practice shooting without teammates as rebounders, has arrived at St. Thomas. Video reporter Taylor Shupe has the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: NCAA Divison III volleyball playoffs announced
The University of St. Thomas volleyball team earned an NCAA tournament bid after its MIAC championship win against St. Olaf Saturday. Designer Maggie Stout has the NCAA championship graphic.
NCAA leads diversity and inclusion charge
For the second year, the NCAA launched its “Diversity and Social Media Inclusion Campaign,” which ran from Oct. 22-25, and several MIAC schools participated. Reporter Mia Laube has the story.
MIAC Roundup: St. John’s, Concordia shut out opponents in week 10
St. John’s shuts out Hamline 70-0 and Bethel dominates Augsburg 63-6. University Affairs Editor Abby Sliva has this week’s MIAC Roundup.
St. Thomas beats St. Olaf 3-1 in MIAC championship game
The No. 1 ranked St. Thomas volleyball team defeated no. 4 St. Olaf 3-1 in the MIAC championship game Saturday night in the Schoenecker Arena. Reporter Mae Macfarlane has the story.
Tommie men’s soccer falls in MIAC championship
The St. Thomas men’s soccer team fell to the top-seeded Gusties 3-1 in the MIAC championship Saturday at Bethany Lutheran College.
St. Thomas women’s goalkeeper receives praise
Sarah Pasternak was named the MIAC and DIII Player of the Week the week of Sept. 9. Reporter Rae Beaner has the full story.
Sports in :60 – Oct. 11, 2019
St. Thomas men’s soccer won at Bethel University on Sunday, St. Thomas women’s volleyball won against Gustavus Adolphus College on Wednesday, and St. Thomas football plays Augsburg this Saturday. Designer Brooklyn Madden has today’s Sports in :60.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Olivia Moll and Gabbie Bolcer
In the season four premiere, hosts Carly Noble and Jacob Schneider give a rundown of Tommie fall sports and sit down with cross country runners Olivia Boll and Gabbie Bolcer.