St Thomas (MN) defeats Oral Roberts 71-82
St Thomas (MN) Edges Oral Roberts 82-71 in Conference Showdown
The Mabee Center played host to an exciting conference matchup between Oral Roberts and visiting St Thomas (MN) on January 10th, with the Golden Eagles ultimately emerging victorious 82-71.
The key storyline of this contest was undoubtedly St Thomas's (MN) road win. The Pipers trailed by as few as two points at halftime but took control in the second half, outscoring Oral Roberts by 11 points to secure their conference victory.
St Thomas (MN) boasted a balanced performance from its top scorer, Nick Janowski, who notched 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. Nolan Minessale chipped in with nine points, three assists, and six rebounds, making him a crucial cog in the Pipers' machine.
In contrast, Oral Roberts struggled to contain St Thomas's offense, particularly from beyond the arc. The Golden Eagles shot just 24.0% from three-point range, while allowing St Thomas (MN) to knock down five treys at a respectable 40.0% clip.
Oral Roberts' own shooting woes were a significant factor in their loss. The team struggled with field goal efficiency, hitting only 46.0% of its shots, compared to the Pipers' 48.0%. The Golden Eagles also committed nine turnovers and allowed St Thomas (MN) to capitalize on six fast break points.
Overall, this conference matchup showcased both teams' strengths and weaknesses. For Oral Roberts, it was a tough road loss against a rival team that pushed them to their limits. For St Thomas (MN), the win marked an important conference victory, solidifying their position in the standings.
Game Statistics
Oral Roberts (HOME)
- Field Goals: 25/54 (46.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 16/28 (57.1%)
- 3-Point FG: 9/26 (35.0%)
- Free Throws: 12/22 (55.0%)
- Rebounds: 30
- Assists: 12
- Turnovers: 9
- Steals: 4
- Blocks: 2
- Total Fouls: 24
- Points in Paint: 30
- Fast Break Points: 9
- Largest Lead: 9
St Thomas (MN) (AWAY)
- Field Goals: 27/56 (48.0%)
- 2-Point FG: 22/35 (62.9%)
- 3-Point FG: 5/21 (24.0%)
- Free Throws: 23/31 (74.0%)
- Rebounds: 36
- Assists: 10
- Turnovers: 6
- Steals: 5
- Total Fouls: 20
- Points in Paint: 44
- Fast Break Points: 13
- Largest Lead: 12