Thomas, a 6-foot-4 junior forward from Lithopolis, Ohio, averaged 21.0 points and 12.0 rebounds as the Cougars went 2-0 for the week. He also shot 55.2 percent from the field (16-for-29), made his only three-point attempt, and went 9-for-10 at the free throw line.

In a 76-74 victory at Roberts Wesleyan (N.Y.) College, Thomas posted a double-double with career highs of 21 points and 15 rebounds to lead MVNU to the come-from-behind win. The former Columbus West High School standout matched his career high with 21 points to go with nine rebounds in a 73-49 win at Houghton (N.Y.) College.

For the season, Thomas is averaging 14.0 points and 7.9 rebounds while shooting 57.2 percent from the field (79-for-138), 41.7 percent from three-point range (5-for-12), and 67.3 percent at the free throw line (33-for-49). He leads the team with 19 blocked shots and has recorded 18 assists and 11 steals while starting all 14 games.

MVNU is currently 13-1 overall on the season and 1-0 in the American Mideast Conference South Division. The Cougars, who are ranked No. 6 in the latest NAIA Division II poll, will host Wilberforce University on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in an AMC South Division contest.