St. Thomas-Minnesota defeats Omaha 68-53

Nolan Minessale scores 20 points to lead the Tommies to victory

Mar. 3, 2026 at 2:15am

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The Saint Thomas Tommies defeated the Omaha Mavericks 68-53 on Saturday, led by Nolan Minessale's 20 points. The win improved the Tommies' record to 23-8, while the Mavericks fell to 15-16.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two Division I basketball programs. The Tommies' victory helps solidify their position in the standings, while the loss is a setback for the Mavericks as they look to improve their record and tournament seeding.

The details

Nolan Minessale led the way for the Tommies with 20 points in the victory. The Tommies, who play in the Summit League, improved their overall record to 23-8 on the season. The Mavericks, who compete in the Summit League as well, fell to 15-16 with the loss.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 1, 2026.

The players

Nolan Minessale

A key player for the Saint Thomas Tommies, scoring 20 points in the win over Omaha.

Saint Thomas Tommies

The Division I basketball team from the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, who play in the Summit League conference.

Omaha Mavericks

The Division I basketball team from the University of Nebraska Omaha, who also compete in the Summit League conference.

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The takeaway

This was an important conference win for the Saint Thomas Tommies as they look to improve their standing and tournament positioning in the Summit League. The loss is a setback for the Omaha Mavericks, who will need to regroup and try to finish the season strong.