Conferences where St. Thomas could land
October 5, 2019 at 2:59AM
A look at the conferences St. Thomas could join if it joins Division I:
Summit League*
Denver
North Dakota
North Dakota State
Omaha
Oral Roberts
Purdue Fort Wayne
South Dakota
South Dakota State
Western Illinois
* Football and hockey not among its sports
Pioneer League*
Butler
Davidson
Dayton
Drake
Jacksonville
Marist
Moorhead State
San Diego
Stetson
Valparaiso
* For football, non-scholarship
Missouri Valley Football Conference*
Indiana State
Illinois State
Missouri State
North Dakota State
Northern Iowa
South Dakota
South Dakota State
Southern Illinois
Western Illinois
Youngstown State
* For football, with scholarships
JOE CHRISTENSEN
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Two offensive linemen from Lakeville, Bryce Benhart and Riley Mahlman, are standouts for Big Ten rivals of Minnesota.