DICKINSON, N.D. – The Mayville State Comets saw their four-game winning streak come to an end Saturday afternoon, falling to Dickinson State University, 6-28, at the Biesiot Activities Center.
The Comets entered the contest at 4-1 on the season after a dominant 34-0 shutout victory over Arizona Christian University the previous weekend. Dickinson State jumped out to an early lead, scoring twice in the opening quarter to take a 14-0 advantage.
The Blue Hawks added another touchdown midway through the second quarter to extend their lead to 21-0 heading into halftime. Dickinson State controlled much of the first half, holding possession for more than 22 minutes while limiting the Comets' opportunities.
Mayville State continued to battle in the second half, but Dickinson State added another touchdown in the fourth quarter to push the lead to 28-0.
The Comets finally found the end zone late in the fourth quarter when Darnell Green hauled in a 14-yard touchdown pass from Aiden Marcussen, putting Mayville State on the board and bringing the final score to 28-6.
Despite the loss, the Comets finished with 317 yards of total offense, including 253 yards on the ground. Marcussen led the rushing attack with 74 yards on 20 carries, while Payton McGregor added 61 yards on 19 carries. Isaiah Smith contributed 39 rushing yards, while Cameron Spaeth totaled 28 yards on just two carries.
Marcussen completed 4-of-17 passes for 64 yards and one touchdown. Spaeth led the Comets with two receptions for 41 yards, including a 31-yard reception, while Green recorded one catch for 14 yards and the Comets' lone touchdown.
Defensively, Mayville State held Dickinson State to 258 yards of total offense and just 113 rushing yards. The Comets also recorded two sacks on the afternoon.
With the loss, Mayville State falls to 4-2 overall and 0-1 in Frontier Conference play. The Comets will return home next Saturday, Oct. 10, when they host Valley City State University at Jerome Berg Field. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.
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