Drake Dobbs delivered an electrifying 23-point performance, propelling the St. Thomas Tommies to a pivotal 95-84 victory over the Omaha Mavericks in Saturday's Summit League showdown. The win strengthens St. Thomas’ conference standing at 10-2 (20-7 overall), while Omaha drops to 10-3 (16-12) in a tightly contested playoff race.
Dobbs showcased remarkable efficiency, sinking six of nine field goal attempts, including a flawless four-for-four from three-point range. He sealed his dominance at the free-throw line, converting seven of eight attempts. Supporting standout performances included:
- Miles Barnstable: 17 points and three steals
- Nolan Minessale: 15 points with perfect six-for-six free-throw accuracy
Omaha’s Marquel Sutton countered with 20 points and eight rebounds, while Ja'Sean Glover added 18 points and four assists. Despite late efforts, the Mavericks struggled to contain St. Thomas’ 54% team shooting accuracy.
With crucial conference implications, St. Thomas visits South Dakota on Wednesday, while Omaha faces Kansas City. This victory positions the Tommies as serious Summit League title contenders, needing just two more wins to clinch a top playoff seed.