St Thomas (MN) defeats NORTHCENMN 105-59

St Thomas (MN) Dominates in Statement Win Over NORTHCENMN

In a clinical display of dominance, St Thomas (MN) (HOME) handed visiting NORTHCENMN (AWAY) a 46-point drubbing at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on Monday night. The final score read 105-59, with the Tommies proving to be too much for the Huskies to handle.

At halftime, St Thomas (MN) led by an insurmountable 55-36 margin, and that deficit only grew wider in the second half. The largest lead of the game was 49 points, with St Thomas (MN) cruising to a comfortable victory.

Nolan Minessale was the dominant force for St Thomas (MN), scoring 22 points on an impressive 77.8% shooting clip. He also dished out five assists and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping his team control the boards 51-32 in favor of the Tommies.

Elijah Smith led NORTHCENMN with nine points, but it was a quiet night for the Huskies. Carrington McNeal chipped in with seven points and four assists, but it wasn't enough to slow down St Thomas (MN)'s offense.

St Thomas (MN) shot an impressive 54% from the field, including 55.8% from two-point range and 50% from three-point range. The Tommies also held a significant edge in rebounding, grabbing 21 rebounds more than NORTHCENMN.

The game's advanced statistics told a similar story. St Thomas (MN) boasted an effective field goal percentage of 63.0%, while NORTHCENMN struggled at just 39.1%. The Tommies also outscored the Huskies in points in the paint, 48-20, and on fast break points, 22-2.

For St Thomas (MN), this win serves as a statement of intent in the non-conference season. With a significant margin of victory, the Tommies have proven that they are a team to be reckoned with.

The game also represents an opportunity for NORTHCENMN to learn from their defeat and regroup before facing tougher competition down the line.