North Dakota Edges St. Thomas in Thrilling Finish
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:30 PM ET · Denny Sanford Premier Center
North Dakota Fighting Hawks 67, St. Thomas Tommies 66, 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 North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs St. Thomas Tommies?
North Dakota Fighting Hawks beat St. Thomas Tommies 67-66 at Denny Sanford Premier Center on March 7, 2026.
Who was favored in North Dakota Fighting Hawks vs St. Thomas Tommies?
St. Thomas Tommies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The underdog won.
In a closely contested matchup, the North Dakota Fighting Hawks narrowly defeated the St. Thomas Tommies with a final score of 67-66. The game took place at the Denny Sanford Premier Center, showcasing two teams with contrasting recent performances. St. Thomas entered the game with a home record of 24-9 and had been on a three-game winning streak, averaging 85.8 points scored per game while allowing 70.8. Their last five games had seen them go 4-1, scoring an average of 83.2 points and allowing 65.6. In their last home game, they secured a solid victory against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits, winning 80-67.
On the other hand, North Dakota came in with an overall record of 18-16 and a recent form of 6-4, including a win against the Denver Pioneers just a day prior to this matchup. The Fighting Hawks averaged 78.1 points scored but struggled defensively, allowing 81.5 points per game. In their last five games, they had a record of 2-3, with an average of 76.0 points scored and 81.4 points allowed. Their previous meeting with St. Thomas on January 30, 2026, ended in a narrow victory for North Dakota, 81-80.
The head-to-head record favored St. Thomas, who had won four of their last five encounters against North Dakota. However, the Fighting Hawks managed to break this trend with their latest victory. The game was marked by intense competition, with both teams exchanging leads throughout.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any significant player absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their best lineups. The market had set the odds with St. Thomas favored by 11.5 points according to DraftKings, indicating a strong expectation for their performance at home. The total points line was set at 153.5, reflecting the anticipated scoring capabilities of both teams.
As the game progressed, it became evident that the outcome would hinge on crucial plays in the final minutes. Reggie Thomas hit a pivotal three-pointer to give North Dakota a slight edge, while Nolan Minessale's driving layup and free throws kept the score tight. The final moments saw the teams trading baskets, culminating in George Natsvlishvili's free throw that secured the win for North Dakota.
Overall, this matchup was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams, with North Dakota's victory showcasing their resilience in a challenging environment.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | STMN -11.5 | 153.5 o -112 / u -108 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks +575 · St. Thomas Tommies -850 |
Leaders
- PointsNolan Minessale23St. Thomas Tommies
- AssistsAustin Herro7St. Thomas Tommies
- ReboundsNolan Minessale9St. Thomas Tommies
- PointsGreyson Uelmen28North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- AssistsGeorge Natsvlishvili3North Dakota Fighting Hawks
- ReboundsGeorge Natsvlishvili7North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Recent form
St. Thomas Tommies
Last 10: 7-3Streak W385.8 scored · 70.8 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W80-67vs South Dakota State JackrabbitsMar 6
- W68-53vs Omaha MavericksMar 1
- W84-62vs North Dakota State BisonFeb 27
- L80-82at Denver PioneersFeb 21
- W104-64at Kansas City RoosFeb 15
- L94-98at Omaha MavericksFeb 13
- W92-75vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 8
- W77-62at South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 5
- W99-64vs Kansas City RoosFeb 1
- L80-81vs North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 30
North Dakota Fighting Hawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W178.1 scored · 81.5 allowed per game3-2 away
- W83-67vs Denver PioneersMar 7
- L63-96at North Dakota State BisonFeb 28
- L83-91at South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 21
- W85-70vs Kansas City RoosFeb 20
- L66-83vs North Dakota State BisonFeb 14
- W72-71at South Dakota CoyotesFeb 12
- L79-98vs Denver PioneersFeb 7
- W76-73vs Omaha MavericksFeb 6
- W81-80at St. Thomas TommiesJan 30
- W93-86at Denver PioneersJan 24
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | North Dakota Fighting Hawks | St. Thomas Tommies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 22-44 | 25-60 |
| Field goal % | 50 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 7-19 | 4-24 |
| Three-point % | 37 | 17 |
| Free throws | 16-26 | 12-20 |
| Free throw % | 62 | 60 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 1 | 14 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 25 |
| Assists | 9 | 16 |
| Steals | 5 | 6 |
| Blocks | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 6 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 3 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 40 |
| Fouls | 20 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 8 |
| Lead changes | 8 | 8 |
| Time in front | 13 | 67 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-36Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half31-38Nolan Minessale makes driving layup
- 2nd Half34-38Eli King makes 24-foot three point jumper (George Natsvlishvili assists)
- 2nd Half36-38George Natsvlishvili makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half36-40Nick Janowski makes layup (Ryan Dufault assists)
- 2nd Half38-40Eli King makes driving layup
- 2nd Half38-42Ben Oosterbaan makes layup (Ryan Dufault assists)
- 2nd Half40-42Greyson Uelmen makes driving layup
- 2nd Half40-43Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half40-44Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half40-47Nick Janowski makes 24-foot three point jumper (Ben Oosterbaan assists)
- 2nd Half42-47Greyson Uelmen makes driving layup
- 2nd Half42-49Ben Oosterbaan makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half44-49Eli King makes driving layup
- 2nd Half45-49Eli King makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-51Ben Oosterbaan makes 9-foot jumper (Nolan Minessale assists)
- 2nd Half46-51Garrett Anderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-52Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-52Greyson Uelmen makes driving layup
- 2nd Half48-53Nolan Minessale makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-54Nolan Minessale makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-54Greyson Uelmen makes 24-foot three point jumper (Eli King assists)
- 2nd Half54-54Eli King makes 24-foot three point jumper (Greyson Uelmen assists)
- 2nd Half55-54Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-54Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-56Nolan Minessale makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-56Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-56Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-58Ben Oosterbaan makes layup (Austin Herro assists)
- 2nd Half59-58Eli King makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half60-58Eli King makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half60-60Ben Oosterbaan makes layup (Nolan Minessale assists)
- 2nd Half63-60Reggie Thomas makes 25-foot three point jumper (Garrett Anderson assists)
- 2nd Half63-62Nolan Minessale makes driving layup
- 2nd Half63-63Nolan Minessale makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-64Nolan Minessale makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-64Greyson Uelmen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-64Greyson Uelmen makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-66Nolan Minessale makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-66George Natsvlishvili makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours St. Thomas Tommies, below favours North Dakota Fighting Hawks.
Venue
- Denny Sanford Premier CenterSioux Falls, SD
- Attendance6844
- OfficialsBrian McNutt, Mark Riggs, Tim Stewart
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