St. Thomas absolutely burst out of the gate in their season opener on Monday, dropping 87 points on Presbyterian to snatch an 87-78 victory. Tim Franks was the guy, leading the charge with a massive 24 points in a statement win for the Tommies.
Tommies Came Out Firing
The Tommies weren’t just about Franks, though he was the star. Jeremy Lorenz stepped up huge, putting in 16 points himself on 6-of-12 shooting from the floor, and he snagged five boards too. And don’t sleep on Hayden Tibbits, who was deadly efficient, hitting 3 of 4 from the field, including 2 of 3 from downtown, and going a perfect 8 of 8 from the free-throw line to also finish with 16 points. That kind of balanced attack is exactly what you want to see from a team kicking off its season.
Presbyterian Fought Hard, But Fell Short
The Blue Hose gave it their all, no doubt about it. Triston Wilson put on a show for Presbyterian, racking up 19 points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals. That’s an all-around effort right there. Jaylen Peterson wasn’t far behind either, adding 18 points, seven rebounds, and two steals. E.J. Smith also chipped in with 18 points. They had three guys hit 18 or more, but it just wasn’t enough to stop the Tommies’ offensive firepower.
Both squads are back on the court this coming Friday. St. Thomas heads to Minnesota, while Presbyterian hits the road to Georgia. You know they’ll be looking to carry this momentum, or bounce back, in those next matchups.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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