Thursday, January 2
Fargo, N.D.
7 p.m.
North Dakota State Athletics
11-5,0-1Summit League
85
vs
89
St. Thomas
11-5,1-0Summit League
| Team | 1 | 2 | F |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas (MN) | 41 | 48 | 89 |
| North Dakota St. | 39 | 46 | 85 |
Photo by: Zachary Lucy
St. Thomas Beats NDSU, 89-85
1/2/2025 9:50:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FARGO, N.D. – St. Thomas drained 15 three-pointers to defeat the North Dakota State men's basketball team, 89-85, in the Summit League opener for both schools Thursday night.
There were 10 lead changes and eight ties in the contest.
The Bison made 13 three-pointers of their own – shooting 41 percent from beyond the arc – but the Tommies shot 54 percent overall and 47 percent from three-point range.
Senior Jacksen Moni led NDSU with 25 points, four assists, and two blocks. Brennan Watkins scored a season-high 18 points, and Noah Feddersen posted 14 points and nine rebounds.
NDSU battled back from an early deficit to take a 69-65 lead with eight minutes remaining. St. Thomas answered with seven straight points. With NDSU up 78-76 and less than three minutes left, Drake Dobbs drilled a pair of crucial treys for the Tommies, putting St. Thomas ahead by three. UST made seven free throws in the final 30 seconds.
NDSU (11-5 overall, 0-1 Summit) pulled down 16 offensive rebounds but only converted 12 second-chance points.
The Bison host Omaha on Saturday at 1 p.m.
There were 10 lead changes and eight ties in the contest.
The Bison made 13 three-pointers of their own – shooting 41 percent from beyond the arc – but the Tommies shot 54 percent overall and 47 percent from three-point range.
Senior Jacksen Moni led NDSU with 25 points, four assists, and two blocks. Brennan Watkins scored a season-high 18 points, and Noah Feddersen posted 14 points and nine rebounds.
NDSU battled back from an early deficit to take a 69-65 lead with eight minutes remaining. St. Thomas answered with seven straight points. With NDSU up 78-76 and less than three minutes left, Drake Dobbs drilled a pair of crucial treys for the Tommies, putting St. Thomas ahead by three. UST made seven free throws in the final 30 seconds.
NDSU (11-5 overall, 0-1 Summit) pulled down 16 offensive rebounds but only converted 12 second-chance points.
The Bison host Omaha on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Team Stats
UST
NDSU
FG%
.544
.426
3FG%
.469
.406
FT%
.667
.833
RB
25
40
TO
4
10
STL
7
2
Game Leaders
Pts
25
FGM
8
3FGM
4
FTM
5
Pts
18
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
2
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
7
Players Mentioned
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