Minessale scores 23 as St. Thomas takes down UNC Asheville 80-59

By Canadian Press on December 13, 2025.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Nolan Minessale scored 23 points as St. Thomas beat UNC Asheville 80-59 on Saturday.

Minessale shot 8 of 12 from the field and 5 of 11 from the free-throw line for the Tommies (9-4). Nick Janowski shot 5 of 13 from the field and went 6 for 8 from the line to add 16 points. Carter Bjerke had 12 points and went 4 of 8 from the field (4 for 6 from 3-point range).

The Bulldogs (4-7) were led in scoring by Kameron Taylor, who finished with 22 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Justin Wright added 11 points for UNC Asheville.

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