Biddeford, ME – Men's Basketball competed in the first official (and earliest possible) NCAA Division III Basketball game in the country for the 2024/2025 season as they traveled to take on the University of New England Nor'easter's this morning for a 12:01 AM tip-off on Friday, November 8^th, 2024. 
 
Thomas College: Overall (0-1), NAC (0-0)
University of New England: Overall (1-0), CNE (0-0)
 
How it Happened:

• The Nor'easter's jumped out to an early 15-7 lead early, but the Terriers were able to battle back to make it a one-point game thanks to points from Shareef Jones, Luke Gabloff, and Camryn Yorke.
• Despite the momentum the Nor'easters then went on a 10-4 run to extend their lead to 25-18.
• Luke Briggs scored the last five points in the half with just under two minutes left in the quarter to make it 31-37 going into the break.
• Both teams traded points early in the second half, with layups coming from Yorke, Briggs, and Jackson Ruelke to make it 35-43.
• With 12 minutes left in the game the Nor'Easters went on a 9-2 run to make it 61-49.
• The Terriers were able to respond, going on a 6-2 run a few minutes later to put them back within 10 points.
• The Terriers put their best efforts forward to make a comeback, ending the game on a 6-1 run thanks to points from Faron Cureton and Jacob Bouchard.
• Despite the comeback bid, the Terriers ultimately came up short 78-90.

 
Inside the Stats:

• Luke Gabloff – 15 Points, 2 Rebounds
• Shareef Jones – 13 Points, 4 Rebounds

 
What's Next:

• Men's Basketball will be back in action as they travel to New London, New Hampshire, to take on Colby-Sawyer College on Wednesday, November 13^th, 2024. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM.