Kaitlin Langer scored 18 points and had a career-high 19 rebounds to lead No. 2-ranked St. Thomas over Whitman (Wash.) 65-48 in an NCAA Division III women’s quarterfinal Saturday at Schoenecker Arena.
The Tommies remained undefeated, setting a program record with their 31st victory. The Blues fell to 26-5.
St. Thomas was 7-for-21 on three-point attempts, the Blues 0-for-15. Lucia Renikoff’s three-pointer gave the Tommies a 33-23 lead at halftime.
The win puts St. Thomas (31-0) in the national semifinals for the sixth time — its last trip was in 2012. The Tommies will play No. 3 Tufts (Mass.) on Friday in Grand Rapids, Mich.
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Sports
Super League informs UEFA of legal action to force breakaway
The 12 European clubs planning to start a breakaway Super League have told the leaders of FIFA and UEFA that they have begun legal action aimed at fending off threats to block the competition.
Sports
Tottenham fires manager Jose Mourinho after 17 months
Tottenham fired Jose Mourinho on Monday after only 17 months in charge, and just as he was preparing to coach the club in the League Cup final.
Sports
Residents evacuated as mountain fire spreads in Cape Town
Residents are being evacuated from Cape Town neighborhoods Monday as a wildfire spreading on the slopes of the city's famed Table Mountain was fanned by strong winds overnight and houses came under threat.
Sports
Will Japanese Olympians be vaccinated ahead of the public?
The vaccine rollout in Japan has been very slow with less than 1% vaccinated, causing concern about the postponed Tokyo Olympics that are scheduled to open in just over three months.
Sports
Minnesota to visit Oakland
Minnesota Twins (6-8) vs. Oakland Athletics (9-7)