ST. PAUL, Minn. — In an exciting matchup on Sunday night, St. Thomas-Minnesota secured a convincing 79-62 victory against North Dakota State, thanks in large part to Nolan Minessale’s impressive performance. Minessale scored 23 points and recorded three steals, showcasing his effectiveness on both ends of the court for the Tommies, who now hold a record of 18-6 and 8-1 in the Summit League.

Kendall Blue also played a pivotal role in the win, adding 20 points and contributing three steals of his own. Ben Nau chipped in with nine points, successfully converting 3 of 8 attempts from the three-point range. The offensive effort from the team highlights their depth and scoring ability as they continue to perform well in league play.

For the Bison, Jacari White was a standout performer, finishing the game with 23 points. His efforts were complemented by Jacksen Moni, who contributed 17 points and pulled down six rebounds. Tajavis Miller was also a key player for North Dakota State, ending with 13 points and eight rebounds as the team aimed to keep pace in the Summit League standings.

The Tommies jumped out to an early lead, with Blue leading the scoring in the first half by netting 11 points, guiding his team to a substantial 45-26 advantage at halftime. The second half witnessed St. Thomas extending their lead further to 53-31, largely due to an impressive 8-0 scoring run. Minessale also stepped up significantly in this half, adding 13 points to help secure the victory.