St. Thomas Defeats UC Riverside 92-78 in NCAAB Clash
Saturday, December 20, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
St. Thomas Tommies 92, UC Riverside Highlanders 78, 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 UC Riverside Highlanders vs St. Thomas Tommies?
St. Thomas Tommies beat UC Riverside Highlanders 92-78 at Lee & Penny Anderson Arena on December 20, 2025.
Who was favored in UC Riverside Highlanders vs St. Thomas Tommies?
St. Thomas Tommies were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1450 (about 94% implied). The favorite won.
In an impressive display, the St. Thomas Tommies secured a decisive 92-78 victory over the UC Riverside Highlanders at the Lee & Penny Anderson Arena. This win extends St. Thomas' current winning streak to four games and showcases their strong form as they continue to build momentum in the season.
St. Thomas, boasting a home record of 10-4, has been particularly formidable in their recent games, holding an 8-2 record over their last ten outings. They have averaged 80.2 points scored per game while allowing 67.3 points, demonstrating a solid offensive and defensive balance. Their last five games have seen them average 81.8 points while allowing just 62.8, further indicating a strong performance at home, where they remain undefeated in their last five games.
In contrast, UC Riverside's performance has been more inconsistent. With a 6-7 overall record, they have managed a 4-6 record in their last ten games, averaging 73.2 points scored but allowing a concerning 78.7 points per game. Their recent form includes a single win in their last five games, where they averaged 73.0 points scored and 80.8 points allowed. Notably, their away record stands at 2-5, reflecting challenges when playing outside of their home venue.
The two teams had met previously in the current season, where St. Thomas fell short against UC Riverside with a score of 79-81. However, this latest matchup saw St. Thomas reverse their fortunes decisively.
In terms of injuries, the block does not specify any key players missing from either side, which allowed both teams to field their strongest lineups. This factor likely contributed to the high-scoring nature of the game.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had St. Thomas favored heavily with a spread of -14.5 points and a money line of -1450. The total points line was set at 152.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair, which ultimately proved accurate given the final score.
Conditions in the arena were favorable for basketball, with no adverse weather reported, allowing for an uninterrupted game. The atmosphere was charged, likely contributing to the Tommies' strong performance, especially in front of their home crowd.
As the game unfolded, key moments included several scoring plays that highlighted the offensive prowess of St. Thomas. Notable plays in the second half included free throws by Nolan Minessale and a driving layup by Nick Janowski, which extended the Tommies' lead. The Highlanders, despite their efforts, were unable to close the gap, with their last points coming from De'Undrae Perteete Jr. in the final minutes.
Overall, this matchup showcased the strengths of St. Thomas as they continue to assert themselves in the NCAAB landscape, while UC Riverside will need to regroup and address their defensive issues as they move forward in the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | STMN -14.5 | 152.5 o -105 / u -115 | UC Riverside Highlanders +850 · St. Thomas Tommies -1450 |
Leaders
- PointsNolan Minessale27St. Thomas Tommies
- AssistsNick Janowski7St. Thomas Tommies
- ReboundsNick Janowski4St. Thomas Tommies
- PointsOsiris Grady21UC Riverside Highlanders
- AssistsDe'Undrae Perteete Jr.5UC Riverside Highlanders
- ReboundsBJ Kolly7UC Riverside Highlanders
Recent form
St. Thomas Tommies
Last 10: 8-2Streak W380.2 scored · 67.3 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W80-59at UNC Asheville BulldogsDec 13
- 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
UC Riverside Highlanders
Last 10: 4-6Streak W173.2 scored · 78.7 allowed per game2-5 away
- W95-70vs Stanton ElksDec 17
- L53-100at BYU CougarsDec 14
- W88-84at Cal Poly MustangsDec 7
- L60-73at UC Irvine AnteatersDec 5
- L69-77at Utah Tech TrailblazersNov 29
- W83-74vs Grambling TigersNov 24
- W85-71at San Diego TorerosNov 22
- L57-80at California Baptist LancersNov 19
- L74-76vs North Dakota Fighting HawksNov 15
- L68-82at New Mexico LobosNov 12
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Irvine | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Hawai'i | 24-9 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UC San Diego | 23-11 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Northridge | 20-14 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 18-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| UC Davis | 19-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UC Santa Barbara | 18-14 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Cal Poly | 14-19 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Long Beach State | 10-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| UC Riverside | 10-22 | 10 | 5-15 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 8-24 | 13 | 2-18 |
| 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 | UC Riverside Highlanders | St. Thomas Tommies |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-57 | 34-56 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 61 |
| Three-pointers | 7-17 | 8-16 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 50 |
| Free throws | 15-16 | 16-19 |
| Free throw % | 94 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 24 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 2 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 22 |
| Assists | 20 | 22 |
| Steals | 1 | 9 |
| Blocks | 6 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 6 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 10 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 48 |
| Fouls | 14 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 18 |
| Lead changes | 9 | 9 |
| Time in front | 27 | 67 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half48-62Nolan Minessale makes driving layup
- 2nd Half51-62Osiris Grady makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jailen Daniel-Dalton assists)
- 2nd Half51-65Carter Bjerke makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nolan Minessale assists)
- 2nd Half53-65Osiris Grady makes driving layup (De'Undrae Perteete Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half53-67Nolan Minessale makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-67Jailen Daniel-Dalton makes 22-foot three point jumper (Marqui Worthy Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half56-69Ryan Dufault makes layup (Nolan Minessale assists)
- 2nd Half56-71Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half57-71Osiris Grady makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-71Osiris Grady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-73Ben Oosterbaan makes driving layup (Austin Herro assists)
- 2nd Half58-74Ben Oosterbaan makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half58-76Carter Bjerke makes 4-foot hook shot (Nick Janowski assists)
- 2nd Half60-76Andrew Henderson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half60-78Ryan Dufault makes layup (Ben Oosterbaan assists)
- 2nd Half61-78De'Undrae Perteete Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-78De'Undrae Perteete Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-79Nolan Minessale makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-79Osiris Grady makes layup (De'Undrae Perteete Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half64-80Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half64-81Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-82Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-82BJ Kolly makes layup (Osiris Grady assists)
- 2nd Half66-83Nolan Minessale makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-84Nolan Minessale makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-84Andrew Henderson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-84Andrew Henderson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-85Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-86Isaiah Johnson-Arigu makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half70-86Osiris Grady makes 11-foot floating jump shot (Andrew Henderson assists)
- 2nd Half72-86BJ Kolly makes layup (Marqui Worthy Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half73-86BJ Kolly makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half73-87Nolan Minessale makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half73-88Nolan Minessale makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-88Osiris Grady makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-90Nick Janowski makes driving layup (Nolan Minessale assists)
- 2nd Half76-90Andrew Henderson makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half76-91Nolan Minessale makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half76-92Nolan Minessale makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-92De'Undrae Perteete Jr. makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours St. Thomas Tommies, below favours UC Riverside Highlanders.
Venue
- Lee & Penny Anderson ArenaSaint Paul, MN
- Attendance1780
- OfficialsSteve Honacki, Tim Stewart, Kenneth Moreland
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