Saint Mary's Dominates St. Thomas in NCAAB Clash
Monday, November 3, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · University Credit Union Pavilion
Saint Mary's Gaels 84, St. Thomas Tommies 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won St. Thomas Tommies vs Saint Mary's Gaels?
Saint Mary's Gaels beat St. Thomas Tommies 84-58 at University Credit Union Pavilion on November 3, 2025.
In a decisive matchup, the Saint Mary's Gaels triumphed over the St. Thomas Tommies with a final score of 84-58 at the University Credit Union Pavilion. This game showcased the Gaels' strong performance, particularly at home, where they now hold a record of 1-0 for the season. The victory adds to their impressive recent form, with an overall record of 8-2 in their last ten games, despite a recent loss to Gonzaga. The Gaels averaged 68.7 points scored and allowed 60.3 points in their last ten outings, demonstrating a solid defensive effort.
In contrast, the Tommies struggled in their season opener, falling to 0-1. Their recent form shows a record of 6-4 over the last ten games, but they have faced challenges on the road, reflected in their away record of 1-4. St. Thomas averaged 79.7 points scored and allowed 76.4 points during this stretch, indicating a tendency for high-scoring games but also vulnerability on defense.
Historically, this fixture has been notable, with both teams bringing distinct styles of play to the court. The Gaels have typically excelled at home, and their performance in this game reinforced that trend. The Tommies, while capable of scoring, need to address their defensive lapses, especially when playing away from home.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, indicating that both teams may have had their full rosters available for this matchup. The conditions at the University Credit Union Pavilion were conducive to a high-energy game, and the home crowd likely played a role in boosting the Gaels' performance.
Betting lines from various providers reflected the Gaels' strong position heading into the game, with a home win probability of 1.0, suggesting they were heavily favored to win. This expectation was met with their commanding performance.
During the game, key moments included a series of scoring plays in the second half, where the Gaels extended their lead significantly. Mikey Lewis contributed with free throws, while Liam Campbell and Andrew McKeever added critical baskets that kept the momentum firmly in Saint Mary's favor. The Tommies attempted to respond with scores from Nolan Minessale and Jermaine Coleman, but the Gaels' defense stifled their efforts effectively.
Viewers should have noted the Gaels' ability to control the game tempo and their effective shooting, particularly in the second half, which was crucial to their victory. The final score of 84-58 underscores the Gaels' dominance in this matchup, setting a strong tone for their season ahead.
Leaders
- PointsMikey Lewis23Saint Mary's Gaels
- AssistsJoshua Dent6Saint Mary's Gaels
- ReboundsPaulius Murauskas9Saint Mary's Gaels
- PointsNolan Minessale24St. Thomas Tommies
- AssistsCarter Bjerke3St. Thomas Tommies
- ReboundsNolan Minessale5St. Thomas Tommies
Recent form
Saint Mary's Gaels
Last 10: 8-2Streak L168.7 scored · 60.3 allowed per game5-1 at home
- L51-58vs Gonzaga BulldogsMar 12
- W74-59vs Pepperdine WavesMar 11
- W74-64vs Oregon State BeaversMar 2
- W58-55at Loyola Marymount LionsFeb 28
- W74-67at Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 23
- W79-66vs Portland PilotsFeb 20
- W77-56vs Washington State CougarsFeb 16
- W73-64vs Santa Clara BroncosFeb 12
- W63-49at Oregon State BeaversFeb 9
- L64-65at San Francisco DonsFeb 7
St. Thomas Tommies
Last 10: 6-4Streak L179.7 scored · 76.4 allowed per game1-4 away
- 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
- L66-71at Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 23
- L80-85at South Dakota CoyotesFeb 20
- W95-84vs Omaha MavericksFeb 16
- W79-76at Denver PioneersFeb 8
- L86-102at South Dakota State JackrabbitsFeb 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 | Saint Mary's Gaels |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-53 | 29-57 |
| Field goal % | 47 | 51 |
| Three-pointers | 5-21 | 11-26 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 42 |
| Free throws | 3-10 | 15-19 |
| Free throw % | 30 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 23 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 4 | 11 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 30 |
| Assists | 13 | 17 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 13 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 17 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 38 | 32 |
| Fouls | 17 | 19 |
| Largest lead | 1 | 27 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half26-40Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half27-40Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half27-43Paulius Murauskas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Dent.
- 2nd Half29-43Nick Janowski made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Lafferty.
- 2nd Half29-46Joshua Dent made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half31-46Nolan Minessale made Layup.
- 2nd Half31-49Paulius Murauskas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kevin Gad.
- 2nd Half33-49Ryan Lafferty made Layup. Assisted by Carter Bjerke.
- 2nd Half33-52Dillan Shaw made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Joshua Dent.
- 2nd Half33-54Mikey Lewis made Layup.
- 2nd Half36-54Austin Herro made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
- 2nd Half36-57Mikey Lewis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Paulius Murauskas.
- 2nd Half39-57Nolan Minessale made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Austin Herro.
- 2nd Half39-60Paulius Murauskas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mikey Lewis.
- 2nd Half42-60Nolan Minessale made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ben Oosterbaan.
- 2nd Half42-61Paulius Murauskas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-62Paulius Murauskas made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-62Austin Herro made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-64Rory Hawke made Layup. Assisted by Paulius Murauskas.
- 2nd Half45-64Austin Herro made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-65Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half45-66Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-66Ben Oosterbaan made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Dufault.
- 2nd Half47-68Harry Wessels made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-70Joshua Dent made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-71Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-72Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-72Ryan Dufault made Layup. Assisted by Carter Bjerke.
- 2nd Half51-72Nick Janowski made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-73Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-74Joshua Dent made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-74Nolan Minessale made Layup. Assisted by Carter Bjerke.
- 2nd Half53-75Mikey Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-76Mikey Lewis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-78Liam Campbell made Jumper. Assisted by Rory Hawke.
- 2nd Half53-80Andrew McKeever made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-80Nolan Minessale made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-80Jermaine Coleman made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-82Liam Campbell made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-84Tony Duckett made Layup.
Win probability
Above the line favours Saint Mary's Gaels, below favours St. Thomas Tommies.
Venue
- University Credit Union PavilionMoraga, CA
- Attendance3327
- OfficialsDoug Sturdivan, Mark Fulton, Johnny Harrington
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