The University of St. Thomas finished 12th out of 424 institutions in the 2007-08 NCAA Division III Directors' Cup all-sport standings - its best showing in eight years.
The Tommies' 594.25 points were their most ever. UST has placed in the top 40 in Division III all 13 years of the competition, including nine top-25 finishes.
The competition recognizes the top overall collegiate athletics programs in the country.
Two other MIAC institutions finished in the top 75: Gustavus Adolphus College placed 22nd, and St. John's University took 40th.
In national polls during 2007-08, St. Thomas had teams ranked in the top five in softball, women's golf and men's hockey. The Tommies also were ranked in the top 20 in baseball, men's basketball, women's hockey, women's cross country and volleyball. UST was the lone Division III institution to be ranked in the top 20 all season in softball and baseball.
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