NCAAB · Final

Tommies Edge Pioneers in Thrilling Finish

Sunday, January 4, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · Lee & Penny Anderson Arena

St. Thomas Tommies 92, Denver Pioneers 88, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Denver Pioneers vs St. Thomas Tommies?

St. Thomas Tommies beat Denver Pioneers 92-88 at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on January 4, 2026.

Who was favored in Denver Pioneers vs St. Thomas Tommies?

St. Thomas Tommies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -750 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.

The St. Thomas Tommies secured a narrow victory over the Denver Pioneers, finishing the game with a score of 92-88 at the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. This matchup was significant as it showcased the strong home performance of the Tommies, who entered the game with a home record of 12-4 and a perfect 6-0 at home in their last ten games. The Tommies were riding a five-game winning streak, averaging 89.0 points per game in their last five outings while allowing just 63.4 points.

In contrast, the Pioneers had a record of 8-9 and were looking to improve their away performance, which had seen them struggle with a 1-3 record on the road in recent games. Despite their challenges, Denver had been scoring impressively, averaging 94.6 points in their last five games, although they also allowed 88.2 points during that stretch. The Pioneers entered the game with a recent win against the Kansas City Roos, which ended a streak of three games that included two losses.

The matchup was the fourth meeting between these two teams in the current season, with St. Thomas having won all three previous encounters. Their prior meetings included a dominant 80-62 victory on March 7, a close 79-76 win on February 8, and a 74-62 win on January 19. This history provided the Tommies with a psychological edge heading into the game.

In terms of injuries, there were no significant updates provided in the block, indicating that both teams likely fielded their strongest rosters for this crucial matchup. The market had set the odds with DraftKings, listing St. Thomas as 11.5-point favorites, with a total set at 163.5 points. This indicated a strong expectation for the Tommies to perform well at home, reflecting their recent form and the Pioneers' struggles on the road.

The game conditions were conducive to a high-scoring affair, with both teams having demonstrated offensive prowess in their recent games. The Tommies’ scoring was highlighted by their ability to capitalize on free throws in the closing moments. Key plays included Jermaine Coleman’s dunk and Jeremiah Burke’s three-point step back jump shot, which kept the Pioneers within striking distance.

As the game progressed, the tension mounted with both teams exchanging leads. The final moments saw the Tommies maintaining their composure, with Ryan Dufault contributing crucial free throws that ultimately sealed the victory. The Pioneers fought hard, with significant contributions from their players, but fell short in their attempt to overcome the Tommies' home advantage.

Overall, this game illustrated the competitive nature of NCAAB, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. The Tommies' ability to close out the game effectively at home will be a critical takeaway as they continue their season, while the Pioneers will need to address their defensive lapses if they hope to improve their away performance moving forward.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	STMN -11.5	163.5 o -105 / u -115	Denver Pioneers +525 · St. Thomas Tommies -750

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Leaders

PointsNick Janowski31St. Thomas Tommies
AssistsNolan Minessale6St. Thomas Tommies
ReboundsNick Janowski7St. Thomas Tommies
PointsZane Nelson24Denver Pioneers
AssistsZane Nelson6Denver Pioneers
ReboundsZane Nelson9Denver Pioneers

Recent form

St. Thomas Tommies

Last 10: 8-2Streak W583.5 scored · 67.7 allowed per game6-0 at home

W105-59vs North Central RamsDec 28
W92-78vs UC Riverside HighlandersDec 21
W80-59at UNC Asheville BulldogsDec 13
W80-56vs Saint John's (MN) JohnniesDec 12
W88-65vs Weber State WildcatsDec 7
L74-82at Montana State BobcatsDec 4
W87-52vs Lawrence VikingsNov 30
W76-66at Portland PilotsNov 23
L80-88at Cal State Fullerton TitansNov 22
W73-72vs Northern Colorado BearsNov 22

Denver Pioneers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W189.6 scored · 84.4 allowed per game1-3 away

W87-74vs Kansas City RoosDec 31
L85-90at Tulsa Golden HurricaneDec 22
W86-79at Northern Colorado BearsDec 20
W129-93vs Colorado Colorado Springs Mountain LionsDec 17
L86-105vs Cal State Fullerton TitansDec 13
W97-61vs Alaska Anchorage SeawolvesDec 12
W95-59vs Colorado Christian CougarsDec 10
L79-93at Idaho State BengalsDec 6
W93-89vs Eastern Washington EaglesDec 4
L59-101at Wyoming CowboysNov 27

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Gonzaga	31-4	-	16-2
Saint Mary's	27-6	-	16-2
Santa Clara	26-9	1	15-3
Oregon State	17-16	7	9-9
Seattle U	21-14	8	8-10
Pacific	18-15	8	8-10
San Francisco	17-16	8	8-10
Washington State	12-20	9	7-11
Loyola Marymount	15-17	10	6-12
Portland	15-19	10	6-12
San Diego	12-21	11	5-13
Pepperdine	9-23	12	4-14
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	Denver Pioneers	St. Thomas Tommies
Field goals	27-55	31-67
Field goal %	49	46
Three-pointers	8-21	13-33
Three-point %	38	39
Free throws	26-30	17-29
Free throw %	87	59
Rebounds	37	37
Offensive rebounds	9	16
Defensive rebounds	28	21
Assists	12	20
Steals	3	7
Blocks	4	1
Turnovers	11	7
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	17
Fast-break points	12	7
Points in the paint	34	34
Fouls	22	19
Largest lead	4	9
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	17	77

How the scoring went

2nd Half58-60Nick Janowski makes driving layup
2nd Half60-60Logan Kinsey makes driving layup
2nd Half60-63Nick Janowski makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ryan Dufault assists)
2nd Half62-63Jeremiah Burke makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half62-64Nolan Minessale makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-64Zane Nelson makes free throw 1 of 3
2nd Half64-64Zane Nelson makes free throw 2 of 3
2nd Half65-64Zane Nelson makes free throw 3 of 3
2nd Half67-64Jeremiah Burke makes driving layup
2nd Half67-66Nick Janowski makes driving layup
2nd Half69-66Gabe Oldham makes layup
2nd Half69-68Nick Janowski makes driving layup
2nd Half72-68Julius Rollins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Burke assists)
2nd Half72-69Ryan Dufault makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-70Ryan Dufault makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half72-73Austin Herro makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nick Janowski assists)
2nd Half72-74Nick Janowski makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half72-75Nick Janowski makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-75Carson Johnson makes 11-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half74-77Nick Janowski makes driving layup
2nd Half74-78Nick Janowski makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half74-80Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes 3-foot dunk (Ben Oosterbaan assists)
2nd Half76-80Jeremiah Burke makes layup
2nd Half77-80Julius Rollins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-80Julius Rollins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-82Nick Janowski makes driving layup
2nd Half79-82Julius Rollins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-82Julius Rollins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-83Austin Herro makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half80-84Austin Herro makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half82-84Shaun Wysocki makes 3-foot dunk (Zane Nelson assists)
2nd Half82-86Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes layup
2nd Half82-88Jermaine Coleman makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half83-88Julius Rollins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half85-88Jeremiah Burke makes driving layup
2nd Half85-89Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-90Ryan Dufault makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half85-91Ryan Dufault makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half88-91Jeremiah Burke makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half88-92Ryan Dufault makes free throw 1 of 2