St. Thomas vs. Western Illinois: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch
The Saint Thomas Tommies (18-13, 9-9 Summit) visit the Western Illinois Leathernecks (16-13, 9-9 Summit) in Summit play at Denny Sanford Premier Center, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
St. Thomas lost its previous game to North Dakota, 82-74, on Saturday. Andrew Rohde starred with 27 points, plus seven boards and three assists. In its previous game, Western Illinois fell to North Dakota State on Saturday, 71-69. Trenton Massner scored a team-high 24 points (and added three assists and three boards).
When is St. Thomas vs. Western Illinois and when does it start?
This contest between the Tommies and Leathernecks will happen on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch St. Thomas vs. Western Illinois
The Tommies and Leathernecks will hit the court at Denny Sanford Premier Center for this matchup on March 5, and if you would like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Saint Thomas Tommies vs. Western Illinois Leathernecks Game Preview
St. Thomas Stats, Odds & Insights
St. Thomas has a +129 scoring differential, topping opponents by 4.2 points per game. It is putting up 74.7 points per game to rank 113th in college basketball and is giving up 70.5 per contest to rank 190th in college basketball.
The Tommies are averaging 74.7 points, only 2.1 more than the 72.6 the Leathernecks allow.
St. Thomas hits 9.0 three-pointers per game (38th in college basketball) at a 35.4% rate (116th in college basketball), compared to the 6.7 per game its opponents make at a 34.8% rate.
At home, the Tommies are putting up 12.4 more points per game (81.1) than they are in away games (68.7).
St. Thomas has seen a decrease in scoring recently, putting up 72.1 points per game in its last 10 outings, 2.6 points fewer than the 74.7 it has scored this year.
Western Illinois Stats, Odds & Insights
Western Illinois puts up 73.5 points per game (136th in college basketball) while allowing 72.6 per contest (254th in college basketball). It has a +27 scoring differential.
The Leathernecks score just 3.0 more points per game (73.5) than the Tommies give up (70.5).
Western Illinois hits 7.0 three-pointers per game (229th in college basketball) while shooting 32.1% from beyond the arc (297th in college basketball). It is making 1.1 more threes than its opponents, who drain 5.9 per game at 33.3%.
At home, the Leathernecks score 80.3 points per game. Away, they score 66.1.
Western Illinois has fared worse offensively over its last 10 games, posting 72.3 points per contest, 1.2 fewer points its than season average of 73.5.
Tommies Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Rohde | 29 | 16.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| P. Bjorklund | 24 | 14.7 | 5.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
| R. Miller | 31 | 12.5 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| B. Allen | 31 | 8.7 | 4.2 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Kendall Blue | 31 | 7.4 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.1 |
Leathernecks Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Massner | 28 | 19.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 3.0 |
| Alec Rosner | 29 | 13.7 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 2.4 |
| Vuk Stevanic | 29 | 10.6 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jesiah West | 29 | 9.6 | 7.4 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| Quinlan Bennett | 27 | 9.4 | 5.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
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