Minnesota beat St. Thomas 76-62 before more than 10,000 fans in the first-ever Division I meeting between the two programs. But Charles Hallman says postgame comments about the NCAA’s eligibility rules unfairly put Tommies guard Kendall Blue in the spotlight and overshadowed a historic night.
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JoJo Mitchell III finds a home at St. Thomas
Minneapolis native JoJo Mitchell III is a St. Thomas freshman, and his father, Joseph Mitchell Jr., says Coach Johnny Tauer’s long view of his son’s journey made the difference. Sports columnist Charles Hallman has the story, plus a look at Black gymnasts’ gold at the World Championships.
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St. Thomas roll into Summit League first place
St. Thomas secured a 95-84 win over Omaha, moving the Tommies into first place in the Summit League and knocking Omaha out of first place, while also putting the team in history as the only team to transition to Division I and record 19 wins three straight seasons.
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UST Tommies swept Big Sky-Summit Challenge
St. Thomas defeated Montana 88-81 in a Big Sky-Summit Challenge game, with Johnny Tauer and Nolan Minessale scoring career highs for the Tommies, while Malik Moore led all scorers with 30 points for the Grizzlies.
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Kendall Blue a steady force
Kendall Blue, a junior guard at St. Thomas, is ready to take on a more starring role this season, with Coach Johnny Tauer praising his ability to play with any combination of players and his steady presence on the court.
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Tommies ready for Summit League tourney
St. Thomas’ men’s and women’s basketball teams are participating in the Summit League postseason tournament in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the HBCU Athletic Conference is rebranding as the HBCU Athletic Conference in July.
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Raheem Anthony ‘lights up the court’ for St. Thomas
Raheem Anthony, a graduate transfer from Division III St. Mary’s, is a versatile scorer and leader on the St. Thomas Tommies basketball team, averaging 11.1 points per game and leading the team with three assists per game.