Sagan Osborne – Dickinson State Sports & Marketing Information Director
Mayville, N.D. - Dickinson State emerged victorious in a thrilling double-overtime battle against Mayville State, securing an 89-85 win on Friday at Lewy Lee Fieldhouse. The Blue Hawks outlasted the Comets in a tightly contested matchup to improve to 7-7 on the season and 2-0 in conference play.
"It was a gritty win for our guys on the road," said head coach Derek Selvig. "We started out pretty flat, and Mayville did a good job keeping their foot on the gas. Down 15 with 10 minutes to go in the game is a pretty big hill to climb but our guys kept fighting and didn't give up and I'm pretty proud of their effort. Jaiden Wright and Bradyn Palmer both gave us huge sparks tonight. Just another team effort and we are thankful to squeak out a road win in conference!"
The game began as a defensive battle, with Mayville State taking a 34-24 lead into halftime. Dickinson State struggled offensively in the first half, shooting 30.3% from the field and just 16.7% from three-point range. Kose Egbule provided an early spark for the Blue Hawks, scoring six points and pulling down five rebounds in the opening frame.
The Blue Hawks turned the tide in the second half, fueled by a 51.7% shooting performance. Bradyn Palmer led the comeback with seven of his team-high 21 points in the half. Jaiden Wright also made key contributions off the bench, scoring 10 points on a perfect 4-for-4 shooting. Dickinson State outscored Mayville State 41-31 in the second half, tying the game at 65-65 to force overtime.
In the first overtime, the two teams exchanged baskets, each scoring eight points. Trey Stevens and Egbule provided crucial buckets, while the Blue Hawks' defense held firm against Mayville State's late attempts to pull ahead. However, neither team could break the deadlock, sending the game into a second overtime tied at 73.
The Blue Hawks seized control in the second overtime, outscoring the Comets 16-12. Palmer dominated the period, scoring eight points on 4-for-4 shooting. Stevens and Egbule sealed the win with clutch free throws down the stretch, as Dickinson State converted 8 of 12 attempts from the line in the final frame.
Palmer finished with 21 points on 10-for-15 shooting, while Egbule recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Stevens added 15 points, five assists, and two steals, while Wright chipped in 11 points off the bench. John Evans contributed 10 points and six rebounds, anchoring the Blue Hawks' defense throughout the game.
Dickinson State shot 42.5% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc, while Mayville State posted a higher field goal percentage of 48.6% but struggled with turnovers, committing 22 compared to the Blue Hawks' 11. Dickinson State capitalized on those miscues, scoring 18 points off turnovers.
Mayville State was led by Darren Jones, who scored a game-high 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds. JJ White and Justin Fisher added 14 and 13 points, respectively, for the Comets, who fell to 11-5 overall and 2-1 in conference play.