The St. Thomas Bobcats delivered a resounding 104-64 victory over the Missouri-Kansas City Roos, led by Nolan Minessale's impressive 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. This dominant performance marked the Bobcats' 21st win of the season, improving their record to 21-7. The Roos, on the other hand, fell to 4-22, with Chris Dockery's 13 points and 6 rebounds being a rare bright spot. The 40-point margin of victory was a reflection of the Bobcats' superior skill and execution, as they outshot the Roos 55.1% to 35.1% from the field.
Nolan Minessale's 25 Points Marked His 10th 20-Point Game of the Season
The game unfolded with the St. Thomas Bobcats taking an early 43-29 lead at halftime, thanks in large part to Minessale's 12 first-half points. The Missouri-Kansas City Roos struggled to contain the Bobcats' high-powered offense, which scored 61 points in the second half, including a 15-2 run that put the game out of reach. The Roos' Jayson Petty and Kasheem Grady II contributed 10 and 8 points, respectively, but it was not enough to overcome the Bobcats' balanced attack. The Bobcats' 104 points marked their highest total of the season, and their 40-point margin of victory was their largest since a 42-point win over Johnson University on December 1.
Nolan Minessale stole the show with his 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, but he was not the only Bobcat to shine. Ben Oosterbaan added 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Isaiah Johnson-Arigu chipped in with 15 points. For the Roos, Chris Dockery's 13 points and 6 rebounds led the way, with Jayson Petty and Kasheem Grady II contributing 10 and 8 points, respectively. The Bobcats' top performers were instrumental in their team's success, with Minessale and Oosterbaan combining for 42 points on 17-26 shooting.
The St. Thomas Bobcats dominated the Missouri-Kansas City Roos in nearly every statistical category, including rebounding (43-31), assists (22-12), and turnovers (12-18). The Bobcats shot an impressive 55.1% from the field, including 42.9% from three-point range, while the Roos managed just 35.1% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. The Bobcats' 104 points marked their highest total of the season, and their 40-point margin of victory was their largest since a 42-point win over Johnson University on December 1. The Bobcats' 22 assists were their highest total in 10 games, and their 43 rebounds marked their third-highest total of the season.
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The CHD Scout model predicted a 19.7-point victory for the St. Thomas Bobcats, and while the actual margin of 40 points exceeded expectations, the model was correct in predicting a Bobcats win. The model's predicted score of 66-85 was close, but the Bobcats' high-powered offense and dominant performance led to a more lopsided outcome. The model's accuracy is a reflection of its ability to identify key matchups and predict outcomes, and it will be interesting to see how it performs in future games. The Bobcats' 21-7 record and 117 NET ranking suggest that they are a formidable team, and the model's prediction was a reflection of their superior talent and execution.
The St. Thomas Bobcats' 104-64 victory over the Missouri-Kansas City Roos had real consequences for both teams' resumes. The win marked the Bobcats' 21st of the season, improving their record to 21-7 and solidifying their position as a top contender in their conference. The loss, on the other hand, dropped the Roos to 4-22, and marked their 10th consecutive defeat. The game was classified as a Quadrant 4 game for the Bobcats and a Quadrant 3 game for the Roos, and the Bobcats' dominant performance will likely boost their NET ranking and tournament prospects. The Bobcats' current NET ranking of 117 suggests that they are a bubble team, but their strong performance against the Roos will likely improve their chances of securing a tournament bid.
The St. Thomas Bobcats want to build on their momentum when they face the University of North Florida Ospreys on February 18, while the Missouri-Kansas City Roos will attempt to snap their 10-game losing streak when they host the New Mexico State Aggies on February 17. The Bobcats' upcoming game against the Ospreys will be a key test of their abilities, as the Ospreys are currently 18-10 and ranked 150th in the NET rankings. The Roos, on the other hand, will face a tough challenge against the Aggies, who are currently 20-8 and ranked 120th in the NET rankings.