Crookston, Minn.— The University of Jamestown Men's Basketball team extended their winning streak to four games, defeating the Minnesota-Crookston Golden Eagles 78-71 at Lysaker Gym.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Jamestown 78, Minnesota-Crookston 71
LOCATION: Lysaker Gym | Crookston, MN
RECORDS: Jamestown 6-6 (4-2 NSIC), Minnestoa Crookston 1-11 (0-6 NSIC)
STAT SPOTLIGHT
Anthony Walters | Points | 22 | Blocks | 2
Thomas Diew | Rebounds | 9 | Blocks | 2 | Steals | 2 |
Ford Okehi | Cole Glasgow | Assists | 3 |
Davis Walker | Steals | 2 | Assists | 3 |
QUARTER-BY-QUARTER FLOW (HALVES)
1st Half: Golden Eagles Edge Ahead (Minnestoa Crookston leads 37-33)
The first half was a back-and-forth affair featuring three ties and five lead changes. The Jimmies found success early in the paint, scoring 16 points inside, but trailed 37-33 at the break. Anthony Walters kept the Jimmies close with 10 points in the half, while Thomas Diew anchored the defense with two blocks.
2nd Half: Offensive Efficiency Seals the Win (Jamestown wins half 45-34; Jamestown wins 78-71)
Jamestown dominated the second half, outscoring the Golden Eagles 45-34 to reclaim the lead for good. The Jimmies' shooting was clinical in the final 20 minutes, hitting 16-of-28 (57%) from the field and 4-of-7 (57%) from three-point range. Anthony Walters finished with a team-high 22 points, while Thomas Diew (14 points) and Owen Hektner (12 points) provided crucial double-digit support. Clutch free-throw shooting by Davis Walker and Anthony Walters in the final minute iced the game.
KEY STATISTICS
Field Goal Percentage (FG%): Jamestown shot an efficient 52.7% (29-for-55) from the field.
Three-Point Shooting: The Jimmies connected on 9-of-19 (47.4%) from beyond the arc.
Paint Presence: Jamestown outscored Crookston 34-30 in the paint and recorded 5 team blocks.
Bench Production: The Jimmies' bench contributed 24 points in the victory.
UP NEXT
The Jimmies will play their last game before Christmas break in Moorehead, Minn. at the Nemzek Fieldhouse against the Minnesota State University Moorehead Dragons, Saturday December 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM CST.
