Waterville, ME – Despite a close defensive contest, Men's Basketball was unable to overcome the Maine Maritime Academy Mariners by a score of 50-53 on Saturday, February 1^st, 2025.
 
Thomas College: Overall (7-12), NAC (4-6)
Maine Maritime Academy: Overall (12-6), NAC (8-2)
 
How it Happened:

• The Terriers opened up the game with an early lead, thanks to nine quick points from Jackson Ruelke to make it 11-5.
• Both teams traded points in the next few minutes, with Luke Gabloff matching a Mariner three-point shot.
• The Mariners then went on a 9-0 run to take the lead 20-16 with seven minutes left in the first half.
• The Terriers responded with a three point shot from Luke Briggs and a jump shot from Camryn Yorke minutes later to take back the lead, 21-20.
• Both teams were tied at 25 going into the second half, with strong defensive plays summing up the game to this point.
• Early in the second half the tempo of the game sped up, with the Terriers taking a 34-30 lead five minutes in from a Parker Desjardins three-point shot.
• With 10 minutes remaining in the game the Terriers led 40-35 after more points from Ruelke.
• The Mariners then stormed back, scoring 11 straight points to take a 46-40 lead with four minutes remaining.
• Another three-point shot from Desjardins gave the Terriers hope, cutting the Mariner lead to just three with three minutes to go.
• Loki Anda connected on an important layup with under a minute left to make it 49-51, but the Mariners were able to hit the necessary free throws at the end of the game to secure the win.

 
Inside the Stats:

• Jackson Ruelke – 22 Points, 14 Rebounds

 
What's Next:

• Men's Basketball will look to bounce back when they travel to take on the Husson University Eagles on Wednesday, February 5^th, 2025. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM.