Senior forward Anna Smith sank 3-of-3 from 3-point range and closed with 17 points as No. 4-ranked St. Thomas cruised past host St. Benedict, 80-57, in Saturday's MIAC women's basketball play in St. Joseph.

The Tommies (17-0 overall, 10-0 MIAC) raced to a 40-19 halftime lead en route to their 12th consecutive road victory.

The visitors shot 51 percent from the field, made seven treys, had a 41-33 rebounding edge, and committed a modest 12 turnovers.

Mattie Lueck had 17 points, nine boards, four blocks and four assists for the Blazers (8-9, 5-5).

UST's Jenna Dockter had 16 points, seven rebounds, five asssists and three steals, and Maggie Weiers posted her 16th career double double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.

The Toms play at second-place Gustavus on Wednesday night.