Lyndonville, VT – Parker Desjardins scored a historic 41 points, the most from any Men's Basketball player in a single game in over 15 years, as he led the Terriers to a 104-82 win against Vermont State University Lyndon on Saturday, January 11^th, 2025.
 
Thomas College: Overall (5-8), NAC (2-3)
VTSU Lyndon: Overall (4-11), NAC (1-3)
 
How it Happened:

• Desjardins got off to a quick start, burying a quick three on the first possession.
• The Terriers showed their dominance early, jumping out to a 19-4 lead thanks to several points from Desjardins and Jackson Ruelke.
• Despite a small run from the Hornets the Terriers remained in control, leading 26-17 after a three-point shot from Luke Gabloff.
• The Hornets would begin to claw their way back, making it a two-point game with five minutes to go in the half.
• The Terriers ended the first half on an 8-3 run thanks to Camryn Yorke and Luke Briggs to make it 53-45 going into the break.
• Three minutes into the second half the Terriers went on an 8-0 run from Briggs and Desjardins to take a commanding 10-point lead, 61-51.
• Desjardins would continue to stay hot from behind the three-point line, connecting on several shots in the next few minutes to give the Terriers a 16-point lead with 10 minutes to go.
• Desjardins went on to score 14 points in the final eight minutes to put the game out of reach for the Hornets, leading the Terriers to a 104-82 win.

 
Inside the Stats:

• Parker Desjardins – 41 Points, 7 Rebounds, 1 Assist
• Desjardins scored the most points from any Men's Basketball player in a single game in over 15 years (before reputable online statistics)
• Camryn Yorke – 16 Points, 9 Rebounds, 5 Assists
• Jackson Ruelke – 10 points, 13 Rebounds

 
What's Next:

• Men's Basketball will look to continue their success as they travel to face Vermont State University Johnson on Sunday, January 12^th, 2025. Tip-off is set for 2:00 PM.