Mayville, N.D. - Comets Men's Basketball hit the road this last weekend taking on the Jamestown Jimmies Friday and then on Saturday squaring off with the Dickinson State Blue Hawks who were 6-0 in NSAA play.

Despite a strong offensive effort by John White, Jr. & Justin Fisher on Friday, the Comets wouldn't be unable to get past the Jimmies and fall 88-82.

On Saturday, Mayville State looked to bounce back taking on the Blue Hawks. Dickinson State put up a strong offensive second half, taking down the Comets 82-64.

Highlights vs. Jamestown Jimmies L - 82-88

• Jimmies get out to an early 9 point lead in the first 5 minutes of play
• Stevan Garza ties things up at 17 at the 10 minute mark
• Jimmies go on a 15-3 run and lead 32-20 with 7:45 remaining in the half
• Garza gets the Comets within 2 with 5 minutes to go
• Jimmies head into halftime ahead by 6, 45-39 Jamestown
• Comets get their first lead of the night after the first 4 minutes of the second half
• The chess match begins and both teams go bucket for bucket & are tied half way through
• Artis Champman nails a three putting the comets up 76-72 with 7 minute remaining
• No one scores for the next 3 minutes
• 3:51 things are knotted 76-76
• Jimmies outscore the Comets 12-6 in the final 3 minutes, getting the W 88-82 over Mayville State
• John White, Jr. - 24 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block (5-9 from behind the arc)
• Justin Fisher - 20 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block
• London Williams - 5 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal

Highlights vs. Dickinson State L - 64-82

• After the first 5 minutes, Comets lead by three, 9-6
• Comets lead by 7 after John White, Jr. sinks a 3 pointer at the 9:00 minute mark
• Back to back 3 pointers by Leomar Castillo and Artis Chapman put the Comets up by 11, 25-14 with 6 minutes left
• Blue Hawks inch their way back and take the lead, heading into the half 33-28 Dickinson State
• Things are knotted 38-38 after the first 5 minutes of the second half
• Blue Hawks go on a 11-2 run, regaining an 8 point lead with 6:24 remaining
• The Comets can't get within more than 10 in the final minutes of the game
• Blue Hawks take the game 82-64 and remaining undefeated in NSAA play

The Comets move to 12-8 overall and 3-3 in NSAA play. They are currently tied for 3rd with Bellevue in the NSAA standings. Dickinson State leads the conference at 7-0 followed by Jamestown who is 5-1.

The Comets return home this Friday, taking on Valley City State at 7:30pm in the Lewy Lee. For full schedule details visit: https://msucomets.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule