Waterville, ME – Parker Desjardins earned his 1,000^th career point in Men's Basketball's 85-62 win over the Lesley University Lynx on Saturday, January 18^th, 2025. 
 
 
Thomas College: Overall (7-9), NAC (4-4)
Lesley University: Overall (3-15), NAC (0-7)
 
How it Happened:

• Desjardins wasted no time in reaching the 1,000 points mark, hitting a three-point shot to tie things at 3-3 a minute into the game.
• This was followed by nine quick points from Jacob Bouchard to make it 19-10.
• The Lynx then battled back, going on a 10-4 run to make it 20-23.
• Despite the Lynx run, the Terriers were able to bounce right back, scoring seven straight points thanks to Camryn Yorke, Jackson Ruelke, and Bouchard.
• Luke Gabloff and Loki Anda both played an important role defensively in the final few minutes of the first half, with both getting several blocks.
• Gabloff scored the final points of the half on a deep three-point shot to make it 33-23.
• Both teams scored a flurry of points to open up the second half, thanks in large part to Ruelke's two three-pointers.
• The Terriers continued to score and their lead grew to 20 points four minutes into the second half.
• Desjardins, Luke Briggs, and Yorke would score over the next few minutes to make it 41-59.
• Spencer Minihan would get in on the scoring with six minutes left, earning a quick seven points.
• A three-point shot from Thomas Harvey with a minute left would essentially seal the game, with the Terriers walking away win an 85-62 win.

 
Inside the Stats:

• Jackson Ruelke – 20 Points, 8 Rebounds, 7 Assists
• Parker Desjardins – 17 Points, 4 Rebounds, 2 Assists
• Camryn Yorke – 12 Points, 10 Rebounds, 7 Assists

 
 
What's Next:

• Men's Basketball will be back in action when they travel to Presque Isle, Maine, to take on the University of Maine Presque Isle Owls on Friday, January 24^th, 2025. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM.