St. Thomas Tommies Defeat UNC Asheville Bulldogs 80-59
Saturday, December 13, 2025, 2:00 PM ET · Kimmel Arena
St. Thomas Tommies 80, UNC Asheville Bulldogs 59, 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 UNC Asheville Bulldogs?
St. Thomas Tommies beat UNC Asheville Bulldogs 80-59 at Kimmel Arena on December 13, 2025.
Who was favored in St. Thomas Tommies vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs?
St. Thomas Tommies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -170 (about 63% implied). The favorite won.
The St. Thomas Tommies secured a decisive victory against the UNC Asheville Bulldogs with a final score of 80-59 at Kimmel Arena. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as St. Thomas, boasting a strong away record of 9-4, faced off against a struggling UNC Asheville team that held a home record of 4-7. The Tommies' recent form has been impressive, coming into the game with a record of 7-3 in their last ten outings, including a two-game winning streak. In contrast, the Bulldogs have faced difficulties, losing their last two games and holding a record of 4-6 in their last ten, with an average of 75.4 points scored and 73.8 points allowed.
St. Thomas demonstrated their offensive prowess throughout the game, averaging 79.3 points scored in their last ten games, while limiting opponents to an average of 69.5 points. Their scoring was highlighted by a series of strong plays in the second half, including a three-point jumper by Tommy Humphries Jr. that capped off a dominant performance. The Tommies' ability to maintain pressure on the Bulldogs was evident as they consistently extended their lead, ultimately finishing the game with a significant margin.
The Bulldogs, while playing at home, struggled to find their rhythm, scoring only 59 points against a well-organized Tommies defense. UNC Asheville's recent form has been marked by inconsistency, particularly in their last five games where they averaged 74.4 points scored and allowed the same number. Their home record of 4-2 indicates some success in Kimmel Arena, but their performance against St. Thomas highlighted their ongoing challenges.
In terms of player performance, Kameron Taylor was instrumental for St. Thomas, contributing crucial points in the second half, including a free throw and layup that helped maintain the Tommies' lead. The Bulldogs' offense, despite some moments of success, could not keep pace with St. Thomas's scoring, ultimately leading to their defeat.
The betting market reflected the expectations for this game, with DraftKings setting the spread at 3.5 in favor of St. Thomas. The total for the game was set at 148.5, indicating an expectation of a high-scoring affair, which the Tommies certainly delivered on. The odds also showed St. Thomas as the favorite with a moneyline of -170, while UNC Asheville was listed at +142.
The conditions at Kimmel Arena were conducive to a competitive game, but the Bulldogs' inability to capitalize on their home advantage was evident. As the game progressed, it became clear that St. Thomas's superior form and recent success played a critical role in their commanding performance.
Overall, this game showcased the disparity in current form between the two teams, with St. Thomas continuing their upward trajectory while UNC Asheville seeks to regroup and address their recent struggles.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | STMN -3.5 | 148.5 o -110 / u -110 | St. Thomas Tommies -170 · UNC Asheville Bulldogs +142 |
Leaders
- PointsKameron Taylor22UNC Asheville Bulldogs
- AssistsKameron Taylor4UNC Asheville Bulldogs
- ReboundsMyles Mayfield8UNC Asheville Bulldogs
- PointsNolan Minessale23St. Thomas Tommies
- AssistsNolan Minessale4St. Thomas Tommies
- ReboundsAustin Herro7St. Thomas Tommies
Recent form
UNC Asheville Bulldogs
Last 10: 4-6Streak L275.4 scored · 73.8 allowed per game4-2 at home
- L87-90vs Miami (OH) RedHawksDec 10
- L63-75at NC State WolfpackDec 6
- W82-77vs UNC Greensboro SpartansDec 3
- W67-55vs App State MountaineersNov 30
- L73-75vs Tennessee State TigersNov 25
- L73-80at Western Carolina CatamountsNov 20
- W92-54vs Bryan LionsNov 13
- W69-64vs Lipscomb BisonsNov 11
- L90-93at Georgia Southern EaglesNov 8
- L58-75at Wichita State ShockersNov 5
St. Thomas Tommies
Last 10: 7-3Streak W279.3 scored · 69.5 allowed per game2-3 away
- W80-56vs Saint John's (MN) JohnniesDec 12
- W88-65vs Weber State WildcatsDec 7
- L74-82at Montana State BobcatsDec 4
- 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
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 |
| High Point | 31-5 | - | 15-1 |
| Winthrop | 23-11 | 2 | 13-3 |
| Radford | 16-16 | 6 | 9-7 |
| Longwood | 16-16 | 7 | 8-8 |
| UNC Asheville | 15-17 | 7 | 8-8 |
| Presbyterian | 15-18 | 8 | 7-9 |
| Charleston Southern | 15-17 | 9 | 6-10 |
| South Carolina Upstate | 13-19 | 10 | 5-11 |
| Gardner-Webb | 4-29 | 14 | 1-15 |
Box score
| Stat | St. Thomas Tommies | UNC Asheville Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-57 | 23-53 |
| Field goal % | 51 | 43 |
| Three-pointers | 9-18 | 5-17 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 29 |
| Free throws | 13-24 | 8-13 |
| Free throw % | 54 | 62 |
| Rebounds | 32 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 23 |
| Assists | 12 | 9 |
| Steals | 11 | 2 |
| Blocks | 1 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 16 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 6 | 4 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 34 |
| Fouls | 13 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 24 | 3 |
| Lead changes | 2 | 2 |
| Time in front | 87 | 7 |
How the scoring went
- 1st Half41-23Kameron Taylor made Layup.
- 1st Half41-25Myles Mayfield made Layup. Assisted by Kameron Taylor.
- 1st Half42-25Nick Janowski made Free Throw.
- 1st Half43-25Nick Janowski made Free Throw.
- 1st Half46-25Carter Bjerke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Austin Herro.
- 2nd Half49-25Nolan Minessale made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-27Toyaz Solomon made Jumper.
- 2nd Half49-29Myles Mayfield made Layup. Assisted by Kameron Taylor.
- 2nd Half49-30Myles Mayfield made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half51-30Nolan Minessale made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-32Justin Wright made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-32Carter Bjerke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
- 2nd Half54-34Kameron Taylor made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-34Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-36Kameron Taylor made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half57-36Austin Herro made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-38Kameron Taylor made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-38Nolan Minessale made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-41Justin Wright made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Julian Clarke.
- 2nd Half59-44Corey Jones made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Justin Wright.
- 2nd Half59-46Justin Wright made Layup.
- 2nd Half60-46Ryan Dufault made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-48Kameron Taylor made Dunk. Assisted by Julian Clarke.
- 2nd Half62-48Nolan Minessale made Layup.
- 2nd Half64-48Nolan Minessale made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-48Nick Janowski made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-49Kameron Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-50Kameron Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-50Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-50Nick Janowski made Layup.
- 2nd Half70-53Julian Clarke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Kameron Taylor.
- 2nd Half70-54Kameron Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-55Kameron Taylor made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-55Nick Janowski made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-55Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Layup.
- 2nd Half74-57Kameron Taylor made Layup.
- 2nd Half76-57Nolan Minessale made Layup. Assisted by Austin Herro.
- 2nd Half77-57Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half80-57Tommy Humphries Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Hayden Tibbits.
- 2nd Half80-59Corey Jones made Jumper.
Win probability
Above the line favours UNC Asheville Bulldogs, below favours St. Thomas Tommies.
Venue
- Kimmel ArenaAsheville, NC
- Attendance723
- OfficialsErnest Hamilton III, Zach Kmieciak, Matthew Stewart
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