Tommie triumph: St. Thomas volleyball reaches NCAA D-I tournament for first time

St. Thomas volleyball has made history, earning its first-ever berth in the NCAA Division I Tournament — soon after the university became the first school to jump directly from D-III to D-I. University of St. Thomas Vice President and Director of Athletics Dr. Phil Esten explains how the Tommies’ unprecedented rise has led to this milestone moment. St. Thomas will open the tournament on Friday against Iowa State, and if they advance, a potential matchup with Minnesota awaits on Saturday.