St. Thomas men's basketball will face North Dakota State in the Summit League Championships on Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. The Tommies, with a 19-12 record, are the No. 4 seed, while the Bison, 15-16, are the No. 5 seed.

The Big Picture

St. Thomas aims to halt NDSU's five-season streak at the Summit League Championship game and improve on their 2-4 record against the Bison since joining the Summit League.

By the Numbers
  • St. Thomas ranks 8th nationally in turnovers per game at 9.1.
  • The team's scoring defense ranks 20th nationally, allowing 65.3 points per game.
  • St. Thomas is 20th in the nation with an effective field goal percentage of .556.
State of Play
  • St. Thomas will face NDSU in the Summit League Championships as the No. 4 seed.
  • North Dakota State, the No. 5 seed, will rely on senior Boden Skunberg, averaging 14.3 points per game.
  • St. Thomas improved from last season, aiming for the Summit League title and a successful run against NDSU.
What's Next

St. Thomas looks to secure a victory against North Dakota State in the upcoming Summit League Championships quarterfinal game, with the aim of advancing to the semifinals and potentially the championship game.

Bottom Line

St. Thomas men's basketball prepares to take on North Dakota State in the Summit League Championships, poised to challenge NDSU's dominance and strive for success in the tournament, bolstered by their strong defensive game and national rankings in key performance metrics.