Janowski puts up 21, St. Thomas takes down South Dakota State 74-69

By Canadian Press on January 22, 2026.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nick Janowski and Carter Bjerke each scored 21 points as St. Thomas beat South Dakota State 74-69 on Thursday night.

Janowski also contributed six rebounds for the Tommies (16-5, 5-1 Summit League). Bjerke went 8 of 13 from the field (5 for 8 from 3-point range). Nolan Minessale shot 4 of 10 from the field, including 1 for 6 from 3-point range, and went 5 for 6 from the line to finish with 14 points.

The Jackrabbits (10-11, 3-3) were led by Joe Sayler, who recorded 24 points. Matthew Mors added 12 points and three steals. Damon Wilkinson had 10 points and seven rebounds.

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