- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Eden Valley Today
By the People, for the People
St. Thomas Welcomes New Women's Basketball Coach Mandy Pearson
Pearson brings impressive record from Minnesota-Duluth to lead Tommies program
Mar. 26, 2026 at 10:04pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The University of St. Thomas has announced the hiring of Mandy Pearson as the new head coach of the women's basketball team. Pearson joins the Tommies after an 11-year tenure at the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where she led the Bulldogs to five NSIC Tournament Championship games, capturing four titles, and three consecutive NSIC North Division championships from 2020-22.
Why it matters
The hiring of Mandy Pearson represents a significant move for the St. Thomas women's basketball program, as they look to build on their recent success and compete at the highest levels of Division I. Pearson's track record of winning championships and leading teams to the national stage will be crucial as the Tommies transition to their new conference.
The details
During her time at Minnesota-Duluth, Pearson guided the Bulldogs to one of the most successful seasons in program history in 2022-23, finishing 32-4 and advancing to the NCAA Division II National Championship game for the first time. Prior to her tenure at UMD, Pearson spent nine seasons as the head coach at Saint Mary's University in Winona, and was an exceptional athlete for Concordia in Moorhead.
- Pearson was introduced as the new St. Thomas women's basketball coach on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
- Under Pearson's leadership, UMD reached five NSIC Tournament Championship games, capturing four titles in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
- Pearson led the Bulldogs to three consecutive NSIC North Division championships from 2020-2022.
The players
Mandy Pearson
The new head coach of the University of St. Thomas women's basketball team, bringing an impressive 11-year record of success from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
University of St. Thomas
The private Catholic university in St. Paul, Minnesota that has hired Mandy Pearson to lead their women's basketball program.
University of Minnesota-Duluth
The public research university where Mandy Pearson served as the head women's basketball coach for 11 years, leading the Bulldogs to five NSIC Tournament Championship games and four titles.
What they’re saying
“We are thrilled to welcome Mandy Pearson to the University of St. Thomas. Her track record of success and championship-level coaching experience will be invaluable as we continue to build our women's basketball program.”
— Julie Schnobrich, St. Thomas Athletic Director
What’s next
Pearson will begin her tenure as the new St. Thomas women's basketball coach immediately, with the goal of leading the Tommies to success in their first season in the new conference.
The takeaway
The hiring of Mandy Pearson represents a significant investment by the University of St. Thomas in their women's basketball program. Her proven ability to build championship-caliber teams and guide them to the national stage will be crucial as the Tommies look to establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in their new conference.
