MAYVILLE, N.D. – Mayville State Comets Men's Basketball opened its 2026-27 season in impressive fashion, earning a pair of convincing victories over Providence University College on Saturday and Sunday at the Lewy Lee Fieldhouse. The Comets cruised to a 136-66 victory in Saturday's season opener before following it up with a 125-41 win on Sunday to begin the year with a 2-0 record.
Mayville State showcased its offensive depth throughout the weekend, combining for 261 points while holding Providence to 107 across the two contests.
In Saturday's season opener, the Comets wasted little time establishing control, putting together an explosive first half that saw them score 84 points. Mayville State shot nearly 58 percent from the field in the opening half, including 10 three-pointers, to build a commanding advantage.
Evik Amy led the offensive with a team-high 21 points off the bench, knocking down five three-pointers while adding eight rebounds. Marquis Toliver contributed 17 points and six assists, while Amir Ford recorded a double-double with 16 points and 14 rebounds.
Tyler Frazier-Mathews added 14 points, while Max Romero finished with 13 points and a game-high 12 assists. Silas Arvizu also reached double figures with 12 points, connecting on four shots from beyond the arc.
The Comets finished the afternoon shooting 50.5 percent from the floor and connected on 15 three-pointers. Mayville State's defensive pressure also played a major role in the victory, forcing 32 Providence turnovers and converting those opportunities into 52 points.
Returning to the court Sunday afternoon, Mayville State picked up right where it left off, delivering another impressive offensive performance in a 125-41 victory.
The Comets jumped out to a commanding lead behind a balanced scoring attack, shooting an outstanding 68.3 percent from the field in the first half. Mayville State connected on 10 three-pointers before halftime and carried a 69-13 advantage into the break.
Toliver led the way with 19 points, shooting 7-of-10 from the field and connecting on three shots from beyond the arc. McNeal Thompson IV provided a spark off the bench with 14 points, while Kuon Kuon and Braylon Baldwin each contributed 12 points.
Noah Brown and Brody Lillemoen added 11 points apiece, while Frazier-Mathews pulled down a team-high 11 rebounds.
Mayville State's bench played a significant role in Sunday's victory, accounting for 84 of the team's 125 points. The Comets finished the contest shooting 55.4 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from three-point range while recording 24 assists and 19 steals.
Across the two-game series, the Comets demonstrated their ability to score from multiple positions, with several players making meaningful contributions on both ends of the floor. Mayville State connected on 30 three-pointers over the weekend and used its defensive pressure and rebounding advantage to control both contests.
Up Next: The Comets will remain at the Lewy Lee Fieldhouse for a two-game series against St. Boniface on Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1.
