St. Thomas Athletics Director Phil Esten said Thursday that the NCAA agrees that St. Thomas “look(s) like we could be and operate like a Division I institution” and the university will know more about its fate after the NCAA convention. Reporter Justin Amaker has the story.
Tommies hockey could land in WCHA, but many hurdles remain
The commissioners of the men’s and women’s Western Collegiate Hockey Associations are interested in adding St. Thomas to their leagues, but they caution that much work remains before that can happen.
St. John’s defeats St. Thomas 38-20, keeps bragging rights in storied rivalry
Two fourth-quarter touchdowns by St. John’s running back Kai Barber led the Johnnies to a 38-20 victory over the Tommies Saturday at Allianz Field in St. Paul. Sports Editor Carly Noble has the full story.
Allianz Field hosts 89th annual Tommie-Johnnie game
Allianz Field is hosting the 89th annual “Tommie-Johnnie” rivalry football game this Saturday, the day before home team Minnesota United FC host a crucial home playoff match.
Conferences dampen speculation about Tommie football’s future home
St. Thomas football’s future remains unclear after the commissioner of two Division I football conferences tamped down reports about the program’s potential new home. Sports Editor Carly Noble has the full story.
News in :90 – Oct. 7, 2019
A Division I offer from the Summit League has been extended to St. Thomas, two men were each charged with four counts of first-degree murder in Kansas, and the U.S. Embassy apologized for liking a tweet. Photojournalist Sophia Primozich has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas homecoming attendees react to Division I Summit League invitation
St. Thomas received a Division I invite from the nine-member Summit League on Friday. Chief Video Editor Jack Stanek gathered community reactions from students, a parent and football head coach Glenn Caruso at the St. Thomas homecoming game against Concordia-Moorhead Saturday.
Division I Summit League invites St. Thomas
A Division I offer from the nine-member Summit League has been extended to St. Thomas, according to President Julie Sullivan.
OPINION: St. Thomas athletics should remain at Division III level to continue success
There has been talk for years that other teams in the conference want the ever-almighty Tommies to move up to Division II or maybe even Division I. Reporter Carly Noble argues St. Thomas athletics should remain at Division III level to continue success.
PODCAST: Keep the Ball Rolling with Paul Allen
In the Spring 2019 premiere of Keep the Ball Rolling, new hosts Carly Noble and Alex Panos talk MIAC sports and interview Vikings play-by-play man Paul Allen.
St. John’s men’s hockey snaps Tommies’ unbeaten streak
The St. Thomas men’s hockey team’s 13-game win streak was snapped by conference rival St. John’s 4-1 Friday at St. Thomas Ice Arena.
The mastermind behind Division III’s best defensive unit
Wallie Kuchinski, defensive coordinator of the St. Thomas football team, coaches a unit that is top-ranked in the MIAC and fourth overall in Division III. Last year, his defense made national headlines for allowing only 21.9 net rushing yards, the fewest by any NCAA football team in one season.
Women’s basketball to host Chapman in NCAA tourney opener
No. 10 St. Thomas will host unranked Chapman from Orange, California, March 2 at Schoenecker Arena in the first round of the NCAA Division III national tournament.
Sports in :60 – Dec. 13, 2017
St. Thomas athletes share their Division I to Division III stories, women’s hockey squares off against Wisconsin-River Falls, and men’s basketball tries to get back to .500. Production Editor Sophie Carson has today’s Sports in :60.
Becoming a Tommie: The D-I to D-III journey
Eight St. Thomas athletes who transferred from Division I schools to play in Division III tell TommieMedia why they made the move.