The Comets Women's Basketball team traveled to Jamestown Sunday to face their second consecutive ranked opponent, this time the #12 Jamestown Jimmies. Nothing went right for the Comets, as a combination of 23 turnovers and only 3 triples made led to a 93-66 defeat.

Mayville sprinted out to a 10-4 lead, but Jamestown rallied to tie and then scored the last nine points of the quarter to take an early 23-14 lead. The Jimmies streatched the lead into double digits with continued hot shooting and ended the half ahead 43-29. Things fell apart in the third quarter, as Jamestown scored on 10 of 11 possessions on a 25-2 run and led after 3 quarters 80-47. Both benches received plenty of playing time in the fourth, and the Comets were able to outscore Jamestown 19-13 but it was not nearly enough in a 93-66 defeat. The Comets only attempted 9 3 point attempts, down almost 20 from their average. The Jimmies shot 51% overall and grabbed 15 offensive rebounds, so there were few possessions where they didn't score.

led the Comets with 23 points, followed by with 14 and with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

The loss drops the Comets record to 12-7. Mayville State hosts Presentation College on Wednesday January 27th.

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