Montana State Defeats St. Thomas 82-74 in Close Contest
Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Worthington Arena
Montana State Bobcats 82, St. Thomas Tommies 74, 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 St. Thomas Tommies vs Montana State Bobcats?
Montana State Bobcats beat St. Thomas Tommies 82-74 at Worthington Arena on December 3, 2025.
Who was favored in St. Thomas Tommies vs Montana State Bobcats?
Montana State Bobcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The favorite won.
In a competitive matchup at Worthington Arena, the Montana State Bobcats secured a victory over the St. Thomas Tommies with a final score of 82-74. This game showcased the Bobcats' ability to capitalize on their home advantage, as they improved their home record to 3-1 in the season.
Montana State entered the game with a home record of 4-5 and a recent form of 4-6 over their last ten games. Their performance has been marked by an average of 76.7 points scored and 68.5 points allowed per game. However, they were coming off a loss against the Utah State Aggies, which snapped a brief win streak. The Bobcats had managed to score as high as 114 points in a game earlier this season, indicating their potential for high-scoring outputs.
On the other hand, the St. Thomas Tommies came into the game with a record of 6-4 and were riding a two-game winning streak. Their recent performance has been strong, with an average of 76.7 points scored and 73.7 points allowed. The Tommies had recently triumphed over the Lawrence Vikings with a decisive 87-52 victory, showcasing their scoring capabilities. However, they struggled away from home, holding a 2-4 record in away games.
In terms of previous meetings, this matchup was significant as it provided an opportunity for both teams to gauge their progress against each other. The Bobcats' home court advantage played a crucial role in the outcome, as they managed to fend off the Tommies' attempts to close the gap in the second half.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Montana State favored by 2.5 points, with a total set at 147.5. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the close nature of the teams' performances leading up to this game. The moneyline odds were -135 for Montana State and +114 for St. Thomas, further emphasizing the expectation of a closely contested game.
The conditions at Worthington Arena were favorable for basketball, with a lively crowd supporting the Bobcats. The atmosphere contributed to the home team's performance, especially in the closing moments of the game when they needed to maintain their lead.
Key moments in the second half included several free throws made by Jed Miller, who was instrumental in extending Montana State's lead. His contributions at the free-throw line helped the Bobcats secure the victory as they capitalized on their opportunities. The final scoring plays saw the Bobcats maintain control, with crucial free throws sealing the win.
Overall, this game highlighted the Bobcats' resilience at home and their ability to execute under pressure, while the Tommies will look to regroup and address their away performance as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | MTST -2.5 | 147.5 o -105 / u -115 | St. Thomas Tommies +114 · Montana State Bobcats -135 |
Leaders
- PointsPatrick McMahon24Montana State Bobcats
- AssistsPatrick McMahon5Montana State Bobcats
- ReboundsPatrick McMahon7Montana State Bobcats
- PointsNick Janowski22St. Thomas Tommies
- AssistsNolan Minessale4St. Thomas Tommies
- ReboundsNick Janowski11St. Thomas Tommies
Recent form
Montana State Bobcats
Last 10: 4-6Streak L176.7 scored · 68.5 allowed per game2-1 at home
- L81-84at Utah State AggiesNov 29
- W78-72at Long Beach State BeachNov 22
- W92-55vs Nobel KnightsNov 20
- L58-62at Boise State BroncosNov 15
- L68-77at Stanford CardinalNov 13
- L73-75vs Denver PioneersNov 9
- W114-44vs Northwest Indian RedHawksNov 6
- L78-84at Colorado BuffaloesNov 4
- L45-72at Northern Colorado BearsMar 12
- W80-60at Idaho State BengalsMar 10
St. Thomas Tommies
Last 10: 6-4Streak W276.7 scored · 73.7 allowed per game2-4 away
- W87-52vs Lawrence VikingsNov 30
- W76-66at Portland PilotsNov 23
- L80-88at Cal State Fullerton TitansNov 22
- W73-72vs Northern Colorado BearsNov 22
- 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
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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | St. Thomas Tommies | Montana State Bobcats |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-52 | 24-56 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 9-30 | 12-32 |
| Three-point % | 30 | 38 |
| Free throws | 11-16 | 22-29 |
| Free throw % | 69 | 76 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 22 |
| Assists | 15 | 12 |
| Steals | 6 | 10 |
| Blocks | 2 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 7 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 8 | 18 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 20 |
| Fouls | 21 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 11 | 11 |
| Time in front | 32 | 57 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half45-47Jed Miller made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-47Austin Herro made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-47Austin Herro made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-50Seth Amunrud made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jeremiah Davis.
- 2nd Half47-52Patrick McMahon made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-53Patrick McMahon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-55Patrick McMahon made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-56Patrick McMahon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-56Nick Janowski made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carter Bjerke.
- 2nd Half50-57Waka Mbatch made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-57Nick Janowski made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-57Nick Janowski made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Oosterbaan.
- 2nd Half56-57Hayden Tibbits made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-57Nick Janowski made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-57Ben Oosterbaan made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-58Patrick McMahon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-59Patrick McMahon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-60Jeremiah Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-61Jeremiah Davis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-61Nolan Minessale made Jumper.
- 2nd Half62-63Patrick McMahon made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-63Ben Oosterbaan made Layup. Assisted by Austin Herro.
- 2nd Half67-63Carter Bjerke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nick Janowski.
- 2nd Half67-65Jed Miller made Jumper.
- 2nd Half67-68Seth Amunrud made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Patrick McMahon.
- 2nd Half67-69Chris Hodges made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-72Seth Amunrud made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Patrick McMahon.
- 2nd Half69-72Austin Herro made Layup. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
- 2nd Half69-73Patrick McMahon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-76Seth Amunrud made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Patrick McMahon.
- 2nd Half70-76Austin Herro made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-76Austin Herro made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-77Jed Miller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-78Jed Miller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-78Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-78Ryan Dufault made Layup. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
- 2nd Half74-79Patrick McMahon made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-80Jed Miller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-81Jed Miller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-82Davian Brown made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Montana State Bobcats, below favours St. Thomas Tommies.
Venue
- Worthington ArenaBozeman, MT
- Attendance2543
- OfficialsD.G. Nelson, Layne Barney, Ben Cartmell
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