Waterville, Maine – Men's Basketball would host the Husson University Eagles in a North Atlantic Conference match on Saturday, December 7th, but would be defeated by a score of 89-72. 

Records: 

Thomas: Overall (3-7), NAC (0-2) 

Husson: Overall (4-5), NAC (2-0) 

How it Happened: 

• The Eagles would start the game strong, going on a 12-2 run in the first few minutes of the first half. 

• Jackson Ruelke and Camryn Yorke would get the Terriers offense going shortly after, with each scoring in the paint to cut the Eagles lead to single digits. 

• The Eagles offense would quickly respond to the Terriers with pressure, going on a 9-0 scoring run midway through the first half. 

• The Terriers would find some momentum a few minutes later with a 9-3 scoring run of their own to cut the Eagles lead to just four points late in the half. 

• But the Terriers would ultimately find themselves down 44-31 at halftime due to a late scoring run from the Eagles in the final minutes of the half. 

• Luke Briggs would try and get the Terriers offense back into the game early in the second half, but the Eagles would continue to pressure the Terriers on both sides of the court. 

• Ruelke, Yorke and Parker Desjardins would help cut into the Eagles lead midway through the second half. 

• Despite the comeback efforts, the Eagles would ultimately control the remainder of the second half and would pick up the North Atlantic Conference win over the Terriers. 

Inside the Stats: 

• Parker Desjardins – 19 Points, 5 Rebounds, 3 Assists, 3 Steals 

• Jackson Ruelke – 13 Points, 8 Rebounds, 2 Assists, 1 Block 

• Camryn Yorke – 12 Points, 8 Rebounds, 6 Assists, 5 Steals 

What's Next: The Terriers will travel to Boston, Massachusetts on Monday, December 9th, and will take on the Boston University Terriers in a Division I exhibition match up. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 PM and can be streamed on ESPN +.