ST. PAUL, Minn. -- St. Thomas shot a sizzling 60.7 percent from the field and had a 37-17 rebounding advantage in downing Macalester, 96-45.

Bert Yaffe made four of five field goal attempts, including his lone three-point try, to lead Scots, who shot 40.4 percent from the floor, with nine points.

Macalester is off until Monday, Jan. 13, when they will be on the road for a 7 p.m. non-conference at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minn.