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.
Esten: NCAA says St. Thomas could be a Division I institution
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.
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.
St. Thomas inducts new members into Athletic Hall of Fame
The University of St. Thomas Athletic Hall of Fame inducted 16 new members on Nov. 16. Every three years the ceremony is held for a new class of inductees. Reporter Rae Beaner has the story
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.
Tommie volleyball rolls past Dubuque into the second round of the NCAA tournament
St. Thomas volleyball began NCAA tournament play with a four set win on their home court over Dubuque University (IA) Thursday night. Reporter Joey Swanson has the story.
News in :90 – Nov. 14, 2019
With impeachment trials underway, Democrats and Republicans are hardening their arguments over the actions of president Donald Trump and first-year Angelica Franaschouck is painting clothes for St. Thomas students. Videographer Owen Landrud has today’s News in :90.
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.
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.
INFOGRAPHIC: NCAA Division III women’s soccer playoffs announced
The University of St. Thomas women’s soccer team earned an NCAA tournament bid after its MIAC championship win against Augsburg 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.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas women’s soccer wins shootout in MIAC championship
The St. Thomas women’s soccer team tied 1-1 in double overtime against Augsburg, leading to a 6-5 shootout win for the Tommies in the MIAC championship game Saturday at Edor Nelson Field.