MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (November 29, 2023) – The St. Thomas University (STU) Men's Basketball team defeated the Baptist Bible College Patriots 94-85 in a tense game. Milton Matthews led the Bobcats with 44 points, his second time this season scoring 40 plus points.
 
The game started with a missed 3-pointer that narrowly missed by Daniel Ogoro, quickly rebounded by St. Thomas' Joshua Thrower. St. Thomas took the early lead with a layup by Thrower. The first half showcased intense back-and-forth action, with both teams displaying their offensive prowess. Baptist's Nick Coble made a crucial 3-pointer, bringing them back into the game. St. Thomas' Cearius Warren responded with a layup, maintaining their lead.
 
The game featured several turnovers and steals, showcasing the defensive efforts of both teams. Baptist's Jacques Thomas had a standout performance, making a dunk and contributing to his team's offensive efforts. As the half progressed, St. Thomas continued to execute well, with players like Kyle Feldman and Milton Matthews making key plays. Baptist, led by Coble and Thomas, fought hard to stay in contention. The score started to get away from STU, with the Patriots seeming to not be able to miss. And the Bobcats were down big at the half.
 
 
The second half started with a fast-paced exchange of plays. St. Thomas' Milton Matthews showcased his shooting skills, making important free throws and three-pointers.
As the game progressed, the intensity heightened, with both teams trading baskets. St. Thomas' Cearius Warren dominated in the paint with powerful dunks and layups. The Bobcats Daniel Ogoro and Joshua Thrower were able to put some things together attempting to narrow the score gap. The game reached a critical point with St. Thomas maintaining a slight lead. Baptist fought hard, with players like Kevin Sorrells making valuable contributions. St. Thomas' defense, led by Kyle Feldman and Milton Matthews, proved crucial in maintaining their lead.
 
In the closing minutes, the teams engaged in strategic timeouts, aiming to make the best plays in the crucial moments. St. Thomas' Joshua Thrower and Cearius Warren were contributing to their team's scoring efforts under the bucket. The game came down to the wire, with both teams giving their all. St. Thomas managed to secure the victory with strong defensive plays and effective scoring, and the Bobcats were able to pull away late. The final score reflected a hard-fought battle, with the St. Thomas Bobcats emerging victorious.