NCAAB · Final

Washington State Defeats St. Thomas 81-71 in NCAAB Clash

Monday, November 10, 2025, 9:30 PM ET · Beasley Coliseum

Washington State Cougars 81, St. Thomas Tommies 71, 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 Washington State Cougars?

Washington State Cougars beat St. Thomas Tommies 81-71 at Beasley Coliseum on November 10, 2025.

In a competitive matchup at Beasley Coliseum, the Washington State Cougars secured an 81-71 victory over the St. Thomas Tommies. This game was notable as both teams entered with a record of 1-2, making the outcome crucial for early-season momentum. Washington State's win ended a three-game losing streak, while St. Thomas was looking to build on their recent success after a win against Army Black Knights.

Washington State's recent form has been challenging, as they have a record of 4-6 in their last ten games. They had been struggling defensively, allowing an average of 85.6 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games reflected a slight improvement, with an average of 81.8 points scored and 82.8 points allowed. The Cougars' home record stands at 3-3, indicating some inconsistency at Beasley Coliseum. In their most recent game before facing St. Thomas, they lost to the Davidson Wildcats with a score of 69-85.

On the other hand, St. Thomas came into the game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, showing a stronger performance overall compared to Washington State. They had recently defeated Army Black Knights 83-76, which contributed to their confidence. However, their away record was concerning, as they were 0-4 on the road, which highlighted their struggles outside of their home venue. In their last five games, they averaged 76.2 points scored and 75.2 points allowed, indicating a more balanced performance.

The two teams have not faced each other in recent history, making this matchup particularly intriguing as both were eager to establish dominance early in the season. Injuries were not reported as a significant factor for either team, allowing both sides to field their strongest lineups.

The market had priced Washington State as the favorite with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting confidence in their ability to capitalize on home court advantage. The conditions at Beasley Coliseum were conducive to a high-scoring game, which was evident in the final score.

The game itself featured several key scoring plays that shaped the outcome. Washington State pulled ahead decisively in the second half, with notable contributions from players like Nick Janowski, who made a critical three-point jumper assisted by Nolan Minessale. As the game progressed, Washington State maintained control, with a series of free throws and layups extending their lead.

Overall, this matchup served as a turning point for Washington State, who will look to build on this victory as they progress through the season, while St. Thomas will need to address their away performance to improve their chances in future games.

Leaders

PointsTomas Thrastarson19Washington State Cougars
AssistsAdria Rodriguez4Washington State Cougars
ReboundsTomas Thrastarson7Washington State Cougars
PointsNick Janowski22St. Thomas Tommies
AssistsNolan Minessale6St. Thomas Tommies
ReboundsIsaiah Johnson-Arigu4St. Thomas Tommies

Recent form

Washington State Cougars

Last 10: 4-6Streak L378.7 scored · 85.6 allowed per game3-3 at home

L69-85at Davidson WildcatsNov 8
L81-83vs Idaho VandalsNov 4
L75-86at San Francisco DonsMar 10
W94-77vs Loyola Marymount LionsMar 9
W90-83at Pepperdine WavesMar 2
W93-86vs San Diego TorerosFeb 28
L79-109vs Santa Clara BroncosFeb 22
L63-84vs Gonzaga BulldogsFeb 20
L56-77at Saint Mary's GaelsFeb 16
W87-86vs Pepperdine WavesFeb 8

St. Thomas Tommies

Last 10: 6-4Streak W177.3 scored · 74.6 allowed per game0-4 away

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
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

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	St. Thomas Tommies	Washington State Cougars
Field goals	24-53	28-54
Field goal %	45	52
Three-pointers	10-29	10-26
Three-point %	34	38
Free throws	13-16	15-16
Free throw %	81	94
Rebounds	19	36
Offensive rebounds	1	8
Defensive rebounds	18	28
Assists	13	14
Steals	11	5
Blocks	1	2
Turnovers	9	15
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	18
Fast-break points	11	9
Points in the paint	28	32
Fouls	15	16
Largest lead	0	26

How the scoring went

1st Half30-49Simon Hildebrandt made Free Throw.
1st Half30-50Simon Hildebrandt made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-52ND Okafor made Jumper. Assisted by Jerone Morton.
2nd Half30-54Emmanuel Ugbo made Jumper. Assisted by Adria Rodriguez.
2nd Half30-55Emmanuel Ugbo made Free Throw.
2nd Half30-56Emmanuel Ugbo made Free Throw.
2nd Half33-56Carter Bjerke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
2nd Half33-58Emmanuel Ugbo made Layup.
2nd Half35-58Nick Janowski made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Dufault.
2nd Half35-61Eemeli Yalaho made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rihards Vavers.
2nd Half37-61Nolan Minessale made Layup.
2nd Half39-61Nolan Minessale made Layup.
2nd Half41-61Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Layup.
2nd Half41-63ND Okafor made Layup. Assisted by Simon Hildebrandt.
2nd Half42-63Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-63Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
2nd Half43-65ND Okafor made Layup.
2nd Half46-65Nick Janowski made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Austin Herro.
2nd Half46-68Emmanuel Ugbo made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tomas Thrastarson.
2nd Half47-68Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-68Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
2nd Half48-70ND Okafor made Jumper.
2nd Half49-70Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Free Throw.
2nd Half50-70Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Free Throw.
2nd Half53-70Nick Janowski made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half53-73Ace Glass made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tomas Thrastarson.
2nd Half56-73Carter Bjerke made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
2nd Half56-76Rihards Vavers made Three Point Jumper.
2nd Half57-76Austin Herro made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-76Austin Herro made Free Throw.
2nd Half58-78Simon Hildebrandt made Jumper.
2nd Half59-78Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-78Nolan Minessale made Free Throw.
2nd Half60-80Rihards Vavers made Layup.
2nd Half61-80Nick Janowski made Free Throw.
2nd Half64-80Nick Janowski made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nolan Minessale.
2nd Half64-81Tomas Thrastarson made Free Throw.
2nd Half66-81Isaiah Johnson-Arigu made Layup. Assisted by Nick Janowski.
2nd Half68-81Nolan Minessale made Layup.
2nd Half71-81Tim Franks made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Isaiah Johnson-Arigu.

Win probability

Above the line favours Washington State Cougars, below favours St. Thomas Tommies.