North Dakota Fighting Hawks defeat St. Thomas Tommies

Final score in March 7 Summit League basketball matchup

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

The North Dakota Fighting Hawks defeated the St. Thomas Tommies in a Summit League basketball game played on March 7, 2026. The final score was not enough for St. Thomas to cover the 12-point spread, so those who bet on North Dakota won their wagers.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams vying for postseason positioning in the Summit League tournament. The outcome impacted the standings and had implications for sports betting lines and payouts.

The details

St. Thomas was favored by 12 points but was unable to cover the spread, as North Dakota won the game outright. This was a setback for the Tommies, who were looking to improve their tournament seeding, while the Fighting Hawks picked up a key conference victory.

  • The game was played on March 7, 2026.

The players

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

The men's basketball team representing the University of North Dakota.

St. Thomas Tommies

The men's basketball team representing the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota.

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The takeaway

This game highlights the unpredictability of sports betting, as the favored team was unable to cover the spread, resulting in a win for those who bet on the underdog North Dakota Fighting Hawks.