The St. Thomas Tommies put on a show at The Lancer Joust, defeating the Portland State Vikings 76-70 in a thrilling matchup. The Tommies were led by their star player, Blue, who scored 22 points and was the difference maker in the game.
The Tommies started the game strong, taking a 10-point lead into halftime. However, the Vikings fought back in the second half, cutting the lead to just two points with less than five minutes remaining. But the Tommies held their ground and managed to close out the game with a six-point victory.
Blue was the star of the show for St. Thomas, as he scored 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting from the field. He also added four rebounds and two assists in the win. His performance was instrumental in helping the Tommies secure the victory.
The Vikings were led by their leading scorer, John Smith, who scored 17 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field. He also added four rebounds and three assists in the loss.
The win was a big one for St. Thomas, as it moves them to 4-1 on the season and gives them some momentum heading into their next game. The Tommies will look to continue their winning ways when they take on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on Wednesday night.
Overall, it was a great game between two talented teams. The Tommies were able to come away with the win thanks to a strong performance from Blue and some clutch plays late in the game. It will be interesting to see if they can keep up their winning ways in their next game.
