St. Paul, Minn. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday evening, St. Thomas secured a victory over South Dakota with a score of 119-104, largely thanks to an outstanding performance by Miles Barnstable, who scored 28 points.

Barnstable was impressive on the court, making 8 out of 14 attempts overall, which included hitting 4 out of 8 from beyond the arc. His accuracy at the free-throw line was even more noteworthy, as he sunk 8 of 9 attempts. This game improved the Tommies’ record to 14 wins and 5 losses, keeping them undefeated at 4-0 in the Summit League.

Kendall Blue contributed significantly as well, scoring 17 points with an efficient shooting performance of 5 for 7, which included 2 for 3 from three-point territory. He also managed to convert 5 of 6 from the charity stripe. Another key player, Carter Bjerke, added to the team’s total with 16 points, shooting 4 for 10 (4 for 8 from three) and a perfect 4 for 4 from the free-throw line.

On the opposing side, Isaac Bruns led the South Dakota Coyotes with 22 points. Chase Forte made his mark on the game as well, contributing 21 points along with six rebounds and two steals. Quandre Bullock also had a solid outing, finishing with 19 points and four assists. This matchup demonstrated the competitive nature of the game as both teams showcased their scoring abilities.

The result signifies a strong position for St. Thomas, highlighting their prowess in the Summit League this season.