Minot, N.D. - Mayville State Comets Women's Basketball hit the road Thursday for a non-conference match up with the Minot State Beavers, a Division II program that completes in the NSIC conference. 

Mackenzie Hughes would go 11-17 from the field, putting up a career high 30 points to lead the Comets to a 79-63 win on the road. Hughes added 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals, playing all 40 minutes. 

"It's always nice to get a win over a DII team and nice to beat an in state school," said head coach Ryan Carpenter. "We got off to a hot start and they made some adjustments at halftime that gave us some fits but we did just enough down the stretch to keep it out of reach."

In the first half, the Comets shot 60% from the field and 43% from behind the arc. They led the Beavers 51-36 heading into the halftime break. 

The third quarter was quite for both teams as just 18 points were scored between the two teams. 

Despite being outscored by Minot in the fourth quarter, the Comets were able to hold off the Beavers and get the win 79-63.

Alex Page continues to shine offensively for the Comets. She scored 18 points, snagged 5 rebounds and was 7-9 from the field in her 31 minutes of play. 

Jes Mertens recorded 7 points, 4 steals and 10 rebounds. 

"I thought Kenzie was special tonight. She contributed across the board with five boards, five assists, two steals and a career high 30 points where she had an incredibly efficient 65% shooting night," added Carpenter. "We always have stuff we can improve on like our 18 turnovers, but overall I was happy with how we competed tonight."

The Comets will return home next Tuesday, where they host the Minnesota Morris Cougars, tip off is set for 5:30pm with the men to follow. 

Tuesday's game will be free admission & in exchange there will be a Toy's for Tots toy drive hosted by SAAC. SAAC asks that you bring toys for newborns-teens!

For full schedule details visit: https://msucomets.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule