MAYVILLE, N.D. – The Mayville State men's basketball team put together an impressive weekend at Lewy Lee Fieldhouse, earning a pair of wins over St. Boniface on Saturday and Sunday. The Comets opened the weekend with a 133-37 win before closing it out with a 100-45 victory on Sunday.
Mayville State wasted little time establishing control in Saturday's matchup, jumping out to a 69-19 halftime lead. The Comets continued their strong offensive performance in the second half, adding 64 points to secure the 96-point victory.
The Comets were led by Isaiah Smith, who finished with a game-high 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting from the field. Tyler Frazier-Mathews added 19 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Ahmaree Muhammad contributed 14 points. Max Romero finished with 12 points, and Marquis Toliver added 11 points and six rebounds.
Mayville State was highly efficient offensively, shooting 57.5 percent (46-of-80) from the field and 52.2 percent (12-of-23) from three-point range. The Comets also controlled the glass with 46 rebounds and recorded 27 assists and 18 steals. Mayville State's bench played a significant role in the victory, contributing 85 points.
The Comets returned to the court Sunday afternoon and continued their strong play, defeating St. Boniface 100-45. Mayville State established another commanding halftime advantage, leading 49-16 before adding 51 points in the second half.
Tyler Frazier-Mathews led the way with a double-double, recording 23 points and 11 rebounds. Braylon Baldwin provided another major offensive contribution, finishing with 22 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the field while going a perfect 7-of-7 at the free-throw line. Baldwin also collected six rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Varick Lewis added 15 points, while Isaiah Smith contributed 11 points on 5-of-6 shooting. Evik Amy chipped in eight points and five rebounds, and Max Romero finished with seven points.
As a team, Mayville State shot 46.8 percent from the field and out rebounded St. Boniface 49-26. The Comets also recorded 16 assists and 14 steals while scoring 33 points off turnovers. Mayville State received 61 points from its bench, continuing to showcase its depth throughout the weekend.
Across the two games, the Comets combined for 233 points while holding St. Boniface to just 82. Frazier-Mathews led Mayville State with 42 combined points, while Smith followed with 36. The Comets also received consistent contributions throughout the roster, with multiple players stepping up offensively in both contests.
The Comets will host Trinity Bible College on Tuesday at 7:00pm for their final home game until November 24th. For full schedule details visit: https://msucomets.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule
