The first half saw Thomas take control early in the period, with the Hornets having a late surge in the end to get back in reach. The Terriers led by as many as 10 points at the 5:55 mark on a three-pointer by Franklin Salvador. In the last five minutes however Lyndon was go on a 19-9 run to tie the game at 44 apiece at halftime.

Barnes led the first half with 16 points, shooting 5-9 from the floor. Garen Manzo chipped in with 10 points off the bench for the hosts. George Carle had a first half team-high 15 points, going 5-7 from the field for Lyndon.

The second half began the same as it ended, with both teams trading baskets. Lyndon took their largest lead of the night (4) at 18:51 on a Howard Johnson layup to make the score 48-44. Thomas responded with a 4-0 run to gain the advance back, and never relinquished the lead. The Terriers ended up leading by as many as 27 in the ending stages of the contest, outscoring their opponents 60-33 in the final period.

Salvador chipped in with 23; 15 of them coming in the second half, while Manzo finished with 20 points in 20 minutes played off the bench.

For the Hornets, Carle had a team-high 19 points and a game-high nine rebounds. Howard Lyles contributed with 18 points in the losing effort.

Thomas shot 55.4% (36-56) from the floor, while going 13-26 (50%) from beyond the arc. Lyndon went 28-67 (41.8%) from the field, while going a mere 2-16 (12.5%) from downtown. The Terriers also held a 37-35 advantage in rebounds.

Thomas, who scored double digit points, only reached that feet twice last season, and only once in their home barn. The Terriers defeated Maine-Machias on November, 11 2012, 115-111.

The Terriers will continue their home swing, hosting Johnson State tomorrow at 1pm. Thomas split the series with the Badgers last season, losing 87-84 on the road, while taking the home victory 93-72.