Aquinas hadn't done well against Archangels Catholic recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Aquinas Monarchs came out on top against the Archangels Catholic Defenders by a score of 56-43. For the Monarchs, this counts as revenge for the 49-42 victory the Defenders walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2024.
Kailer Pohl
| 02/11/25 @ Archangels Catholic | 5 |
| 02/08/25 vs Lincoln Christian | 3 |
| 01/27/25 vs Bishop Neumann | 2 |
| 01/25/25 @ Kearney Catholic | 2 |
| 01/24/25 vs St. Cecilia | 4 |
| + 13 more games |
Leading Aquinas to victory were Bryant Stouffer and Kailer Pohl. Stouffer dropped a double-double with 20 points and ten boards, while Pohl went 6-for-8 to rack up 17 points and five steals. With that strong performance, Pohl is now averaging an impressive 2.1 steals per game. Another player making a difference was Matthew Storm, who posted eight points.
Aquinas' win bumped their record up to 12-9. As for Archangels Catholic, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 14-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Aquinas will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Scotus at 6:30 p.m. on February 21st. As for Archangels Catholic, they will be playing at home against Nebraska Lutheran on Saturday.
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