St. Thomas Men's Hoops Bounces Back from Setback, Blasts Kansas City Behind Bjerke's Record-Setting Performance
The St. Thomas Tommies, still reeling from their 28-game home winning streak being snapped by North Dakota just a few days earlier, got back on track in convincing fashion on Sunday. The Tommies trounced Kansas City 99-64 at home, with senior forward Carter Bjerke leading the charge and setting a new single-game record for made triples.
Bjerke's impressive performance saw him go 10 for 14 from beyond the arc, netting 30 points in the process. This marked a significant improvement over his previous best of six made triples, which he achieved last season. Notably, Bjerke's shooting percentage from distance this season now stands at an impressive 46%.
The Tommies' hot start was fueled by an early 15-2 run that pushed their lead to 20 points within just seven minutes into the game. The team continued to pull away in the second half, with Nick Janowski scoring 16 points on 6 for 9 shooting from the field.
St. Thomas's balanced offense also saw contributions from Nolan Minessale and Jermaine Coleman, both of whom scored in double figures. Austin Herro chipped in with eight assists, while the team shot an impressive 56% from the floor.
The Tommies' victory not only helped them regain momentum but also pushed them into a tie for second place in the Summit League standings with North Dakota. However, they still trail North Dakota State by two games.
Meanwhile, Kansas City's loss marked its eighth straight defeat and provided a much-needed boost to their program's coaching staff. The team has hired former Maryland coach Mark Turgeon, who will take over next season. Despite the win, the Tommies' focus remains on the upcoming matchup against South Dakota State on Wednesday in Brookings, S.D.
The St. Thomas Tommies, still reeling from their 28-game home winning streak being snapped by North Dakota just a few days earlier, got back on track in convincing fashion on Sunday. The Tommies trounced Kansas City 99-64 at home, with senior forward Carter Bjerke leading the charge and setting a new single-game record for made triples.
Bjerke's impressive performance saw him go 10 for 14 from beyond the arc, netting 30 points in the process. This marked a significant improvement over his previous best of six made triples, which he achieved last season. Notably, Bjerke's shooting percentage from distance this season now stands at an impressive 46%.
The Tommies' hot start was fueled by an early 15-2 run that pushed their lead to 20 points within just seven minutes into the game. The team continued to pull away in the second half, with Nick Janowski scoring 16 points on 6 for 9 shooting from the field.
St. Thomas's balanced offense also saw contributions from Nolan Minessale and Jermaine Coleman, both of whom scored in double figures. Austin Herro chipped in with eight assists, while the team shot an impressive 56% from the floor.
The Tommies' victory not only helped them regain momentum but also pushed them into a tie for second place in the Summit League standings with North Dakota. However, they still trail North Dakota State by two games.
Meanwhile, Kansas City's loss marked its eighth straight defeat and provided a much-needed boost to their program's coaching staff. The team has hired former Maryland coach Mark Turgeon, who will take over next season. Despite the win, the Tommies' focus remains on the upcoming matchup against South Dakota State on Wednesday in Brookings, S.D.
with those record-setting 10 triples 
and 30 points?! I'm so hyped for him this season! And can we talk about how balanced the Tommies' offense is? Everyone's chipping in, Nick Janowski scoring 16, Nolan Minessale and Jermaine Coleman too... it's like they're UNSTOPPABLE 
. Now I know North Dakota's still on top of the Summit League standings but St Thomas is definitely making a comeback! 
Let's see what happens when they face South Dakota State on Wednesday 
? Maybe they're putting something in the water or something... I mean, can you imagine if every sports team had an official "coaching consultant" to help them win? It's gotta be more than just luck 
. This game was rigged from the start, mark my words 
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. St. Thomas Tommies finally got back to form and showed off some impressive shooting skills - Carter Bjerke, you're like the sniper emoji 
