So., F, 5-10, Baldwin, NY/Christ The King
Week 13 Stats: 1 start, 29 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, .480 FG pct.
Thomas poured in a season-high 29 points, powering LIU to its first NEC road win. The sophomore forward also recorded seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block during the 68-60 triumph over Merrimack on Saturday. She shot 60.0 percent from two-point range, sinking 12 field goals during the Sharks’ lone game last week. Thomas exploded after the break, totaling 21 points in 18 second-half minutes. The Empire State product nailed four free throws over the final 00:40 to salt away the victory. Matching the second-highest single-game scoring total in NEC play this season, Thomas exceeded the 20-point mark for the third time in nine conference contests.