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Franks’ 24 help St. Thomas beat Presbyterian 87-78

(AP) — Tim Franks scored 24 points in St. Thomas’ 87-78 win against Presbyterian on Monday in both teams' season openers.

Tim Franks led St. Thomas to a 87-78 victory over Presbyterian in their season opener on Monday, scoring 24 points and adding six rebounds. Jeremy Lorenz contributed 16 points and five rebounds, while Hayden Tibbits finished with 16 points, shooting well from both the field and the free-throw line. Triston Wilson led the Blue Hose with 19 points, six rebounds, six assists, and two steals.

Presbyterian's Jaylen Peterson contributed 18 points, seven rebounds, and two steals, with E.J. Smith adding 18 points. The two teams will face each other again next Friday, with St. Thomas traveling to Minnesota and Presbyterian heading to Georgia.

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