NCAAB · Final

Tommies Edge Bears in Thrilling Finish

Friday, November 21, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · Chiles Center

St. Thomas Tommies 73, Northern Colorado Bears 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Northern Colorado Bears vs St. Thomas Tommies?

St. Thomas Tommies beat Northern Colorado Bears 73-72 at Chiles Center on November 21, 2025.

In a nail-biting clash at the Chiles Center, the St. Thomas Tommies narrowly defeated the Northern Colorado Bears 73-72. This matchup was particularly intriguing as it featured two teams with contrasting recent forms, with the Tommies boasting a strong home record and the Bears riding a three-game winning streak.

The Tommies entered the game with a home record of 4-2 and an overall record of 7-3 in their last ten games, currently on a two-game winning streak. They averaged 76.7 points scored per game while allowing 72.0 points. Their recent form included victories over Southeast Missouri State Redhawks and Green Bay Phoenix, showcasing their ability to score effectively at home, where they remained undefeated with a 6-0 record.

In contrast, the Bears had an impressive away record of 3-0 and a strong overall record of 9-1 in their last ten games, also on a three-game winning streak. They averaged 84.9 points scored while allowing 67.7 points. Their recent performances included a high-scoring win against Pepperdine Waves, further emphasizing their offensive prowess.

Historically, the Tommies and Bears had met once before during the 2025 season, where the Tommies emerged victorious with a score of 87-75. This prior victory likely added to the competitive atmosphere of the game.

In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any key players missing from either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups. This absence of injury concerns contributed to the high level of play witnessed throughout the contest.

As the game unfolded, the tension escalated in the second half. Key scoring plays included a two-point tip shot by Nick Janowski, which brought the Bears to 68-65, and a critical three-point jumper by Janowski that tied the game at 68. Austin Herro then made a pair of free throws to push the Tommies ahead, but the Bears responded with a jumper from Brock Wisne, leveling the score again at 70.

The back-and-forth continued as Quinn Denker made two free throws to give the Bears a slight lead at 72-70. However, the Tommies weren't done yet. Nolan Minessale hit a crucial three-point jumper, assisted by Ben Oosterbaan, sealing the victory for St. Thomas at 73-72.

The market had favored the Tommies, reflecting a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the win in front of their home crowd. The atmosphere at the Chiles Center was electric, with fans witnessing a thrilling contest that showcased both teams' offensive capabilities and resilience.

Overall, this game highlighted the competitive nature of college basketball, with the Tommies demonstrating their strength at home and the Bears showcasing their formidable scoring ability on the road. The close scoreline and dramatic finish made this fixture a memorable one for both teams and their supporters.

Leaders

PointsNolan Minessale20St. Thomas Tommies
AssistsNolan Minessale5St. Thomas Tommies
ReboundsNolan Minessale5St. Thomas Tommies
PointsQuinn Denker21Northern Colorado Bears
AssistsQuinn Denker6Northern Colorado Bears
ReboundsBrock Wisne7Northern Colorado Bears

Recent form

St. Thomas Tommies

Last 10: 7-3Streak W276.7 scored · 72 allowed per game6-0 at home

W84-72at Southeast Missouri State RedhawksNov 15
W80-61vs Green Bay PhoenixNov 14
L71-81at Washington State CougarsNov 11
W83-76vs Army Black KnightsNov 9
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

Northern Colorado Bears

Last 10: 9-1Streak W384.9 scored · 67.7 allowed per game3-0 away

W88-81at Pepperdine WavesNov 16
W101-65vs Colorado Christian CougarsNov 8
W91-57vs Colorado College TigersNov 4
L83-91vs Montana GrizzliesMar 13
W72-45vs Montana State BobcatsMar 12
W76-52vs Weber State WildcatsMar 9
W68-63at Weber State WildcatsMar 4
W83-73at Northern Arizona LumberjacksMar 2
W92-74vs Idaho VandalsFeb 23
W95-76vs Eastern Washington EaglesFeb 21

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Portland State	20-11	-	13-5
Montana State	18-14	1	12-6
Eastern Washington	14-19	2	11-7
Northern Colorado	20-12	3	10-8
Montana	18-16	3	10-8
Weber State	16-16	3	10-8
Idaho	21-15	4	9-9
Sacramento State	10-21	8	6-12
Idaho State	13-20	8	5-13
Northern Arizona	10-22	9	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	Northern Colorado Bears	St. Thomas Tommies
Field goals	24-53	28-64
Field goal %	45	44
Three-pointers	7-24	7-26
Three-point %	29	27
Free throws	17-21	10-16
Free throw %	81	63
Rebounds	33	31
Offensive rebounds	7	11
Defensive rebounds	26	20
Assists	17	12
Steals	3	10
Blocks	3	2
Turnovers	18	11
Team turnovers	0	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	12	22
Fast-break points	2	9
Points in the paint	34	42
Fouls	19	18
Largest lead	13	2

How the scoring went

2nd Half37-33Zach Bloch made Free Throw.
2nd Half38-33Zach Bloch made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-33Ibu Yamazaki made Free Throw.
2nd Half39-35Nolan Minessale made Layup.
2nd Half39-37Nolan Minessale made Layup.
2nd Half41-37Brock Wisne made Layup. Assisted by Zach Bloch.
2nd Half41-40Nick Janowski made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
2nd Half43-40Ibu Yamazaki made Layup. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
2nd Half44-40Ibu Yamazaki made Free Throw.
2nd Half44-42Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Layup. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
2nd Half46-42Quinn Denker made Layup. Assisted by Ring Nyeri.
2nd Half46-44Ryan Dufault made Layup.
2nd Half49-44Ring Nyeri made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Brock Wisne.
2nd Half51-44Quinn Denker made Layup.
2nd Half51-46Nolan Minessale made Jumper. Assisted by Carter Bjerke.
2nd Half51-48Ben Oosterbaan made Layup. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
2nd Half54-48Quinn Denker made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Egan Shields.
2nd Half55-48Quinn Denker made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-48Quinn Denker made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-49Carter Bjerke made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-50Carter Bjerke made Free Throw.
2nd Half56-52Nolan Minessale made Jumper.
2nd Half59-52Ibu Yamazaki made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Vincent Delano.
2nd Half59-55Nolan Minessale made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Dufault.
2nd Half61-55Ibu Yamazaki made Layup.
2nd Half63-55Brock Wisne made Layup.
2nd Half63-58Ben Oosterbaan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
2nd Half63-60Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Layup.
2nd Half65-60Egan Shields made Layup. Assisted by Quinn Denker.
2nd Half66-60Egan Shields made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-63Nick Janowski made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half68-63Quinn Denker made Jumper.
2nd Half68-65Nick Janowski made Two Point Tip Shot.
2nd Half68-68Nick Janowski made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half68-69Austin Herro made Free Throw.
2nd Half68-70Austin Herro made Free Throw.
2nd Half70-70Brock Wisne made Jumper.
2nd Half71-70Quinn Denker made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-70Quinn Denker made Free Throw.
2nd Half72-73Nolan Minessale made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Oosterbaan.

Win probability

Above the line favours St. Thomas Tommies, below favours Northern Colorado Bears.