So., F, 5-10, Baldwin, NY/Christ The King
Week 12 Stats: 2 starts, 21.5 ppg, 10.0 rpg, .486 FG pct., .667 3FG pct.
Thomas produced a 20-and-10 weekend while going up against a pair of prime opponents who feature a combined 14-3 NEC record. The sophomore forward averaged 21.5 points and 10.0 rebounds per outing. She shot 48.6 percent from the floor, including a 6-for-9 clip from downtown. Thomas put up a double-double against first-place Robert Morris, scoring a game-high 24 points and securing 12 caroms against the NEC's top-ranked defense. The Empire State product accounted for 17 points in 18 first-half minutes against RMU, leading the Sharks into the break with a 35-31 edge. Thomas spearheaded the Sharks' triumphant effort against Saint Francis U on Monday. Playing 31 minutes, the 5-foot-10 sophomore totaled 19 points, eight rebounds and two assists in a 71-53 home win that bumped the Red Flash out of second place. Thomas led all scorers with 12 second-half points in the victory.