By: Cam Place
DOVER, NH – Sophomore Cole McClure poured in a game-high 35 points, including seven three-pointers, to lead defending champion St. Thomas to a dominant 84-33 victory over visiting Prospect Mountain on Friday night in Division III first round action.
The No. 5 Saints were fueled by three first quarter threes from McClure and got out to a 22-12 lead after one. STA then took a 21 point lead to halftime and used a 31-9 third quarter to seal the victory.
The reigning D-III Player of the Year, McClure did all of his damage in just three quarters of play. The Saints were also helped by Anthony Settineri and Finley De Tolla, who scored 14 points apiece.
Jacob Luscomb paced Prospect Mountain with 10 points. With the loss the Timberwolves season ends at 8-10.
St. Thomas improves to 14-3 and advances to the quarterfinal round to take on No. 4 Campbell on Friday.
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