St. Thomas Tommies Defeat Army Black Knights 83-76
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
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Who won Army Black Knights vs St. Thomas Tommies?
St. Thomas Tommies beat Army Black Knights 83-76 at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on November 8, 2025.
In a closely contested matchup at the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, the St. Thomas Tommies secured a victory over the Army Black Knights with a final score of 83-76. This win marks an important moment for the Tommies as they improve their record to 2-1, while the Black Knights fall to 1-2. The game showcased a competitive atmosphere, with both teams looking to establish themselves early in the season.
The Tommies entered the game with a home record of 1-1 and a recent form of 6-4 over their last ten games, although they were on a two-game losing streak prior to this matchup. They averaged 76.9 points scored and allowed 74.6 points during this stretch. Their recent performances included a loss to the Saint Mary's Gaels with a score of 58-84, and a win against the North Dakota Fighting Hawks, where they triumphed 85-69. At home, they have been particularly strong, boasting a perfect 5-0 record.
On the other hand, the Army Black Knights also came into this game with a record of 1-1. They had a mixed performance in their last ten games, holding a record of 5-5 and currently riding a one-game winning streak after defeating the SUNY Maritime Privateers 73-49. Their scoring average over this stretch was 69.1 points, while they allowed an average of 75.2 points. The Black Knights have struggled on the road, with a record of 1-4 away from home.
The matchup was marked by several key scoring plays in the second half. Notably, Kevin McCarthy hit a three-point jumper, bringing the score to 79-70. Ryan Dufault followed with a layup, extending the Tommies' lead to 81-70. The Black Knights attempted to close the gap with Ryan Curry's three-point jumper, but the Tommies maintained their lead with free throws from Nick Janowski and Jackson Furman, ultimately sealing the game at 83-76.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either team, suggesting both squads were at full strength for this important early-season contest. The conditions in the arena were favorable for basketball, contributing to a high-energy environment that likely influenced the players' performances.
The market had priced the Tommies as the favorites, reflecting their home advantage and recent form. The odds attributed to this matchup were not specified in the block, but the Tommies' strong home record and the Black Knights' struggles away from home likely played a role in the betting lines leading up to the game.
As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a display of competitive basketball, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. The Tommies' ability to score effectively at home and their strong finish in the second half were pivotal in securing the win. With this victory, the St. Thomas Tommies will look to build momentum as they continue their season, while the Army Black Knights will seek to regroup and improve their performance in upcoming games.
Leaders
- PointsNolan Minessale20St. Thomas Tommies
- AssistsNolan Minessale6St. Thomas Tommies
- ReboundsNick Janowski5St. Thomas Tommies
- PointsJorn Everson16Army Black Knights
- AssistsRyan Curry7Army Black Knights
- ReboundsTate Laczkowski8Army Black Knights
Recent form
St. Thomas Tommies
Last 10: 6-4Streak L276.9 scored · 74.6 allowed per game5-0 at home
- L58-84at Saint Mary's GaelsNov 4
- L75-85at Omaha MavericksMar 10
- W85-69vs North Dakota Fighting HawksMar 9
- W80-62vs Denver PioneersMar 7
- W65-59vs Kansas City RoosMar 2
- W86-71vs North Dakota Fighting HawksFeb 28
- L66-71at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 23
- L80-85at South Dakota CoyotesFeb 20
- W95-84vs Omaha MavericksFeb 16
- W79-76at Denver PioneersFeb 8
Army Black Knights
Last 10: 5-5Streak W169.1 scored · 75.2 allowed per game1-4 away
- W73-49vs SUNY Maritime PrivateersNov 4
- L55-84at Colgate RaidersMar 7
- L67-89vs Lehigh Mountain HawksMar 1
- L65-81at Lafayette LeopardsFeb 26
- L53-84at Bucknell BisonFeb 23
- W76-69vs American University EaglesFeb 19
- L54-61at Navy MidshipmenFeb 15
- W64-60at Loyola Maryland GreyhoundsFeb 13
- W116-110vs Bucknell BisonFeb 8
- W68-65vs Holy Cross CrusadersFeb 5
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navy | 26-8 | - | 17-1 |
| Colgate | 18-15 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Lehigh | 18-17 | 6 | 11-7 |
| Boston University | 17-17 | 7 | 10-8 |
| American University | 16-16 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Loyola Maryland | 12-20 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Lafayette | 11-21 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Bucknell | 10-23 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Army | 11-21 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Holy Cross | 11-22 | 12 | 5-13 |
| North Dakota State | 27-8 | - | 14-2 |
| St. Thomas | 24-10 | 2 | 12-4 |
| North Dakota | 18-17 | 4 | 10-6 |
| South Dakota | 16-16 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Omaha | 16-17 | 6 | 8-8 |
| Denver | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| South Dakota State | 14-18 | 7 | 7-9 |
| Oral Roberts | 10-23 | 10 | 4-12 |
| Kansas City | 4-27 | 13 | 1-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Army Black Knights | St. Thomas Tommies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-62 | 30-60 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 50 |
| Three-pointers | 11-34 | 5-25 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 20 |
| Free throws | 11-14 | 18-25 |
| Free throw % | 79 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 25 | 25 |
| Assists | 15 | 18 |
| Steals | 4 | 7 |
| Blocks | 0 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 4 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 3 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 50 |
| Fouls | 23 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 21 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half40-48Jacen Holloway made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-50Carter Bjerke made Layup. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
- 2nd Half40-52Nolan Minessale made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Lafferty.
- 2nd Half40-53Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-53Jacen Holloway made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tate Laczkowski.
- 2nd Half46-53Jorn Everson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Curry.
- 2nd Half46-55Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Layup. Assisted by Jermaine Coleman.
- 2nd Half46-57Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Layup. Assisted by Nick Janowski.
- 2nd Half48-57Jacen Holloway made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-59Nolan Minessale made Layup.
- 2nd Half48-60Nick Janowski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-61Nick Janowski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-61Jacen Holloway made Layup. Assisted by Tate Laczkowski.
- 2nd Half50-63Nolan Minessale made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-63Jacen Holloway made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-63Jacen Holloway made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-64Carter Bjerke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-64Kevin McCarthy made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jorn Everson.
- 2nd Half55-66Nolan Minessale made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-68Nick Janowski made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-68Ryan Curry made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jackson Furman.
- 2nd Half58-71Ben Oosterbaan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
- 2nd Half59-71Tate Laczkowski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-73Nolan Minessale made Layup. Assisted by Ben Oosterbaan.
- 2nd Half59-75Carter Bjerke made Layup. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
- 2nd Half62-75Jorn Everson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Curry.
- 2nd Half64-75Jorn Everson made Jumper.
- 2nd Half64-76Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half64-77Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-77Jackson Furman made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-78Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-79Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-79Kevin McCarthy made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Curry.
- 2nd Half70-81Ryan Dufault made Layup. Assisted by Isaiah Johnson-Arigu.
- 2nd Half73-81Ryan Curry made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half73-82Nick Janowski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half73-83Nick Janowski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-83Jackson Furman made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-83Jackson Furman made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-83Jackson Furman made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours St. Thomas Tommies, below favours Army Black Knights.
Venue
- Lee & Penny Anderson ArenaSaint Paul, MN
- Attendance5325
- OfficialsTodd Von Sossan, Chris Beaver, Randy Richardson
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