St. Thomas Edges South Dakota State in Close Contest
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
St. Thomas Tommies 74, South Dakota State Jackrabbits 69, 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 South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs St. Thomas Tommies?
St. Thomas Tommies beat South Dakota State Jackrabbits 74-69 at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on January 22, 2026.
Who was favored in South Dakota State Jackrabbits vs St. Thomas Tommies?
St. Thomas Tommies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -298 (about 75% implied). The favorite won.
In a tightly contested matchup, the St. Thomas Tommies triumphed over the South Dakota State Jackrabbits with a final score of 74-69. This victory adds to St. Thomas's impressive home record, bringing it to 6-0 this season. The game was held at the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, where the Tommies have consistently performed well.
St. Thomas entered the game with a strong home record of 16-5 overall and a recent form of 9 wins and 1 loss in their last 10 games, averaging 87.4 points scored per game while allowing 71.0 points. However, they faced a setback in their last outing, losing to North Dakota State 65-68, which snapped a winning streak. In the last five games, they maintained a record of 4-1, scoring an average of 85.8 points and allowing 78.6 points.
On the other hand, South Dakota State came into the game with a record of 10-11 and a more mixed recent form. They had a record of 5-5 in their last 10 games, with a scoring average of 80.5 points and an average of 77.6 points allowed. The Jackrabbits were coming off a win against Kansas City, where they secured a decisive 90-62 victory. In their last five games, they recorded a 3-2 record, averaging 82.6 points scored and allowing 75.2 points.
The matchup was notable for its competitive nature, as the teams had previously met twice in the 2025 season, splitting the series with each team winning once. St. Thomas had won the earlier encounter 73-72 at home, while South Dakota State had claimed a decisive 102-86 victory in their last meeting.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams was crucial given their standings in the league. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had St. Thomas favored by 6.5 points, with a moneyline of -298 for the home team and +240 for the away team. The total points line was set at 155.5, with both the over and under priced at -110.
The game conditions were not detailed in the block, but the atmosphere at the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena was likely charged, given the stakes of the matchup. As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed a series of critical scoring plays in the second half, including a pivotal three-point jumper by Jaden Jackson that temporarily put South Dakota State ahead 68-67. However, St. Thomas responded with key free throws and a driving layup by Carter Bjerke, ultimately sealing the victory.
Overall, this game showcased the resilience of St. Thomas as they managed to fend off a determined South Dakota State team, reinforcing their strong home performance and setting the stage for their upcoming games.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | STMN -6.5 | 155.5 o -110 / u -110 | South Dakota State Jackrabbits +240 · St. Thomas Tommies -298 |
Leaders
- PointsNick Janowski21St. Thomas Tommies
- AssistsNick Janowski3St. Thomas Tommies
- ReboundsNick Janowski6St. Thomas Tommies
- PointsJoe Sayler24South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- AssistsJaden Jackson7South Dakota State Jackrabbits
- ReboundsDamon Wilkinson7South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Recent form
St. Thomas Tommies
Last 10: 9-1Streak L187.4 scored · 71 allowed per game6-0 at home
- L65-68at North Dakota State BisonJan 17
- W91-80at North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 16
- W82-71at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesJan 11
- W99-86vs South Dakota CoyotesJan 8
- W92-88vs Denver PioneersJan 4
- 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
South Dakota State Jackrabbits
Last 10: 5-5Streak W180.5 scored · 77.6 allowed per game1-4 away
- W90-62vs Kansas City RoosJan 17
- L65-76at North Dakota State BisonJan 15
- W87-79vs Denver PioneersJan 9
- L87-90at North Dakota Fighting HawksJan 3
- W84-69vs Omaha MavericksJan 1
- L71-99at Arizona WildcatsDec 30
- L87-88at Milwaukee PanthersDec 19
- L72-87vs Wyoming CowboysDec 16
- W94-62vs Dakota Wesleyan TigersDec 13
- W68-64at Ball State CardinalsDec 10
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 | South Dakota State Jackrabbits | St. Thomas Tommies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-60 | 24-52 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 7-22 | 8-26 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 31 |
| Free throws | 6-13 | 18-24 |
| Free throw % | 46 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 27 |
| Assists | 16 | 15 |
| Steals | 9 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 7 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 32 |
| Fouls | 20 | 13 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 16 | 16 |
| Time in front | 53 | 35 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half36-35Matthew Mors makes driving layup
- 2nd Half36-37Carter Bjerke makes layup (Ben Oosterbaan assists)
- 2nd Half39-37Joe Sayler makes 29-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half39-39Nick Janowski makes layup (Ben Oosterbaan assists)
- 2nd Half42-39Matthew Mors makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jaden Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half44-39Damon Wilkinson makes layup (Joe Sayler assists)
- 2nd Half44-41Nick Janowski makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-43Nick Janowski makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-42Nick Janowski makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half44-46Nick Janowski makes 27-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half46-46Matthew Mors makes layup (Damon Wilkinson assists)
- 2nd Half49-46Bubz Alvarez makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaden Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half51-46Damon Wilkinson makes 6-foot hook shot
- 2nd Half53-46Bubz Alvarez makes layup
- 2nd Half53-48Nick Janowski makes layup (Ryan Dufault assists)
- 2nd Half55-48Damon Wilkinson makes layup (Joe Sayler assists)
- 2nd Half56-48Damon Wilkinson makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half56-50Austin Herro makes driving layup
- 2nd Half57-50Bubz Alvarez makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-50Bubz Alvarez makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-53Carter Bjerke makes 27-foot three point jumper (Austin Herro assists)
- 2nd Half58-55Nolan Minessale makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-57Ryan Dufault makes layup (Austin Herro assists)
- 2nd Half58-59Nick Janowski makes driving layup
- 2nd Half58-60Nick Janowski makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half60-60Joe Sayler makes 6-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half62-60Alec Squires makes layup (Jaden Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half62-62Ryan Dufault makes driving layup
- 2nd Half62-64Ryan Dufault makes driving layup (Nick Janowski assists)
- 2nd Half62-65Nick Janowski makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-65Matthew Mors makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaden Jackson assists)
- 2nd Half65-67Nick Janowski makes driving layup (Nolan Minessale assists)
- 2nd Half68-67Jaden Jackson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kalen Garry assists)
- 2nd Half68-68Nick Janowski makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-69Nick Janowski makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-71Carter Bjerke makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-72Austin Herro makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-72Kalen Garry makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-73Nolan Minessale makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-74Nolan Minessale makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours St. Thomas Tommies, below favours South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
Venue
- Lee & Penny Anderson ArenaSaint Paul, MN
- Attendance2322
- OfficialsD.J. Carstensen, Brian Dorsey, Andy O'Brien
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