ST. PAUL, Minn. — In a decisive matchup on Monday night, the University of St. Thomas-Minnesota claimed a 98-76 victory over Chicago State, propelled by standout performances from Ben Nau and Ben Oosterbaan, who each contributed 13 points to the team’s success.

Nau demonstrated impressive accuracy with his shooting, making 2 of 4 attempts from three-point range and converting all 7 free-throw attempts. Meanwhile, Oosterbaan found success with 3 of his 4 shots from the field and also excelled at the charity stripe, hitting 6 of 7 tries. Another notable performer for the Tommies was Kendall Blue, who added 11 points, efficiently shooting 4 for 5 from the floor.

On the other side, the Cougars struggled to find their rhythm, with Troy McCoy emerging as the team’s top scorer, finishing with 15 points. Matthew Robinson contributed with 13 points along with four steals, while Saxby Sunderland chipped in 12 points to the team’s effort.

This result marks another significant win for St. Thomas-Minnesota, enhancing their record to 5-4 in the current season, while the Cougars’ struggles continue, leaving them at 0-10.