STEVE FRITZ STEPS DOWN AS HEAD MEN'S BASKETBALL COACH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS

According to WCCO in Minneapolis, Minnesota Steve Fritz has stepped down as the men's basketball coach at the University of St. Thomas.

Fritz will continue to be the college’s Athletic Director. He has been the Athletic Director for 20 years.

Fritz record at the University of St. Thomas was 594-246 in 31 seasons as the head coach.

Assistant Coach John Tauer has been named the team’s interim head coach for the 2011-12 season. The school will continue to look for a coach to take over the program.