- Matchup: St. Thomas Tommies vs Washington State Cougars
- Event Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
- Venue: Beasley Coliseum, Pullman, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The St. Thomas Tommies (0-1) will head to Beasley Coliseum this Monday to take on the Washington State Cougars (0-1) in an exciting college basketball face-off.
In their last outing, the St. Thomas Tommies faced off against St. Mary’s, ultimately falling short with a score of 84-58. The Tommies committed 17 fouls while St. Mary’s incurred 19. They managed to hit 11 of their 26 three-point attempts. On the free throw front, St. Mary’s shot 78.9%, converting 15 out of 19. They pulled down 40 rebounds (11 offensive and 29 defensive) but recorded no blocks. St. Mary’s also dished out 17 assists and made 6 steals. Defensive efforts by St. Thomas allowed their opponent to shoot 50.9% from the field, hitting 29 out of 57 shots. The Tommies had 13 assists, forced 11 turnovers, and achieved 8 steals, while gathering a total of 20 rebounds with just 2 offensive. At the charity stripe, St. Thomas only converted 3 of their 10 attempts, yielding a dismal 30.0% success rate. Overall, the Tommies finished with a shooting percentage of 47.2% (25 of 53), sinking 5 of 21 from beyond the arc.
Nolan Minessale stood out as a key player in this match, shooting 52.6% from the field, totaling 2 assists, and contributing 5 rebounds in his 35 minutes on the court. He tallied 24 points through 10 out of 19 shooting.
Entering this matchup, St. Thomas holds an 0-1 record this season, averaging 58.0 points per game (332nd in the nation) with a field goal percentage of 47.2%. From three-point range, they are shooting 23.8% (5 of 21) and a mere 30.0% from the free throw line. The Tommies are collecting 23.0 rebounds per game and have recorded 13 assists, ranking 281st in college basketball for the season. They average 10.0 turnovers and commit 17.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Tommies force 11.0 turnovers a game while drawing 19.0 fouls. They currently rank 235th in college basketball for assists allowed, with 17 given up so far this season. The Tommies’ defensive strategy permits opponents to shoot 50.9% (29 of 57) and allows an average of 41.0 rebounds per game. From three-point range, they concede 42.3% of shots, ranking 303rd in points allowed per game at 84.0.
The Washington State Cougars, in their most recent game, experienced a narrow defeat, falling to Idaho by a score of 83-81. The Cougars struggled with rebounding, allowing Idaho to claim 31 rebounds (7 offensive). They shot 39.3% from beyond the arc, making 11 out of 28 attempts, and finished 14 of 19 from the free throw line (73.7%). Washington State let Idaho convert 29 of 58 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 50.0%. Conversely, the Cougars shot 25 for 57 overall, achieving 43.9% accuracy. From three-point range, Washington State scored only 6 of 28 attempts (21.4%) and reached the free throw line 34 times, converting 73.5%. Idaho committed 23 fouls, presenting opportunities for the Cougars. Washington State coughed up the ball 5 times while recording 5 steals, totaling 31 rebounds (25 defensive, 6 offensive).
Ace Glass III emerged as a key player for the Cougars, contributing 17 points over 22 minutes without registering any assists. He shot 7 of 11 in the game, culminating in an impressive field goal percentage of 63.6%, along with 6 rebounds.
Washington State also begins this season with a record of 0-1. Offensively, the Cougars are shooting at a rate of 43.9% from the field, which ranks 220th nationally, amassing a total of 81 points so far. They secure an average of 32.0 rebounds per game, dishing out only 8.0 assists per game (334th in the nation). The Cougars average 5.0 turnovers and commit 19.0 fouls each game while converting 73.5% of their free throw attempts.
On the defensive side, Washington State currently ranks 297th in points surrendered per game, allowing 83.0. They force 11.0 turnovers each game and allow opponents to shoot 50.0% from the field (317th nationally). Their defense yields 39.3% shooting from three-point range and permits 73.7% from the charity stripe. They also give up an average of 14.0 assists and 35.0 rebounds per game, placing 248th and 201st in those respective categories.
Who will triumph in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Pick Washington State
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