St. Thomas Tommies Defeat Portland Pilots 76-66
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 4:00 PM ET · Chiles Center
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Who won St. Thomas Tommies vs Portland Pilots?
St. Thomas Tommies beat Portland Pilots 76-66 at Chiles Center on November 23, 2025.
In a competitive matchup at the Chiles Center, the St. Thomas Tommies secured a 76-66 victory over the Portland Pilots. This game showcased the Tommies' resilience as they rebounded from a recent loss, while the Pilots were looking to build on their home success. Both teams entered the game with similar records, with Portland holding a 4-3 mark and St. Thomas at 5-3. The Pilots had a strong home record of 5-1, while the Tommies struggled on the road with an away record of 1-4.
Recent form indicated that both teams were evenly matched, with Portland boasting a 6-4 record over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one. They averaged 81.6 points scored per game while allowing 78.5. In their last five games, they recorded an impressive scoring average of 85.8 points, indicating a potent offense. Conversely, St. Thomas also had a 6-4 record in their last ten games but was on a losing streak of one. They averaged 76.9 points scored and allowed 75.0 points. Their recent performance saw them scoring an average of 77.6 points in the last five games.
The game began with both teams trading baskets, but the Tommies gradually took control. Key scoring plays in the second half included a three-point jumper by Carter Bjerke, which brought the score to 68-64 in favor of St. Thomas. Following that, Nolan Minessale extended the lead with a layup, and Nick Janowski added to the tally with another layup. The Pilots fought back with a dunk from Timo George, but the Tommies maintained their composure, with Janowski contributing free throws to secure the win.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but it is worth noting that injuries can significantly impact team performance. The market had priced the game with the home win probability for Portland at 0.0, indicating that the Tommies were favored to win.
The conditions in the Chiles Center were typical for a basketball game, and the atmosphere was charged with excitement as fans supported their teams. The Tommies' victory not only showcased their ability to perform under pressure but also highlighted the Pilots' challenges in maintaining their home dominance against a determined opponent. Moving forward, both teams will look to build on this performance as they navigate the rest of their season.
Leaders
- PointsTimo George17Portland Pilots
- AssistsJoel Foxwell8Portland Pilots
- ReboundsCameron Williams9Portland Pilots
- PointsNolan Minessale24St. Thomas Tommies
- AssistsBen Oosterbaan4St. Thomas Tommies
- ReboundsCarter Bjerke6St. Thomas Tommies
Recent form
Portland Pilots
Last 10: 6-4Streak W181.6 scored · 78.5 allowed per game5-1 at home
- W103-85vs Cal State Fullerton TitansNov 22
- L56-93at Wyoming CowboysNov 16
- W67-63vs UC Davis AggiesNov 9
- W83-74vs Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden LionsNov 7
- W120-83vs Willamette BearcatsNov 4
- L73-86vs Pepperdine WavesMar 8
- L80-82at San Diego TorerosMar 2
- W87-67vs Pepperdine WavesFeb 28
- W81-73at Pacific TigersFeb 23
- L66-79at Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 20
St. Thomas Tommies
Last 10: 6-4Streak L176.9 scored · 75 allowed per game1-4 away
- 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
- W85-69vs North Dakota Fighting HawksMar 9
- W80-62vs Denver PioneersMar 7
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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | St. Thomas Tommies | Portland Pilots |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-61 | 28-59 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 12-38 | 6-19 |
| Three-point % | 32 | 32 |
| Free throws | 14-18 | 4-7 |
| Free throw % | 78 | 57 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 29 |
| Assists | 18 | 21 |
| Steals | 11 | 6 |
| Blocks | 5 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 20 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 2 | 2 |
| Technical fouls, total | 2 | 2 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Points off turnovers | 28 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 44 |
| Fouls | 12 | 18 |
| Largest lead | 16 | 2 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half33-29Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
- 1st Half33-31Matúš Hronský made Layup. Assisted by Joel Foxwell.
- 1st Half36-31Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
- 1st Half36-34Kelson Gebbers made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Matúš Hronský.
- 2nd Half38-34Nolan Minessale made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-37Joel Foxwell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Garrett Nuckolls.
- 2nd Half40-37Nolan Minessale made Dunk. Assisted by Ben Oosterbaan.
- 2nd Half40-39Cameron Williams made Jumper. Assisted by Garrett Nuckolls.
- 2nd Half42-39Ryan Dufault made Layup.
- 2nd Half42-40Cameron Williams made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-42Cameron Williams made Dunk. Assisted by Joel Foxwell.
- 2nd Half44-42Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Dunk. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
- 2nd Half44-44Cameron Williams made Layup. Assisted by Matúš Hronský.
- 2nd Half47-44Nick Janowski made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Johnson-Arigu.
- 2nd Half47-47Matúš Hronský made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mikah Ballew.
- 2nd Half47-49Timo George made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half50-49Nolan Minessale made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carter Bjerke.
- 2nd Half53-49Ben Oosterbaan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ryan Lafferty.
- 2nd Half56-49Ben Oosterbaan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jermaine Coleman.
- 2nd Half56-51Jermaine Ballisager Webb made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half56-52Jermaine Ballisager Webb made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-52Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Dunk. Assisted by Ryan Lafferty.
- 2nd Half59-52Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-54Cameron Williams made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half59-57Matúš Hronský made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Cameron Williams.
- 2nd Half62-57Carter Bjerke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nick Janowski.
- 2nd Half62-59Timo George made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-59Nolan Minessale made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-59Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-61Timo George made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half65-62Timo George made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-64Cameron Williams made Layup. Assisted by Joel Foxwell.
- 2nd Half68-64Carter Bjerke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Oosterbaan.
- 2nd Half70-64Nolan Minessale made Layup. Assisted by Carter Bjerke.
- 2nd Half72-64Nick Janowski made Layup.
- 2nd Half72-66Timo George made Dunk. Assisted by Joel Foxwell.
- 2nd Half73-66Nick Janowski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-66Nick Janowski made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half75-66Carter Bjerke made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half76-66Carter Bjerke made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Portland Pilots, below favours St. Thomas Tommies.
Venue
- Chiles CenterPortland, OR
- Attendance983
- OfficialsJustin Shamion, Chance Moore, Keith Patterson
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