Jamestown, N.D— The University of Jamestown Men's Basketball team survived an epic battle at the Harold Newman Arena, defeating the University of Mary Marauders 99-91 in double overtime (2OT) to secure their first NSIC conference win of the season.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Jamestown 99, Mary 91 (2OT)
LOCATION: Harold Newman Arena | Jamestown, ND
RECORDS: Jamestown 3-6 (1-2 NSIC), Mary 2-6 (1-2 NSIC)
STAT SPOTLIGHT
Ford Okehi | Points | 25 | Assists | 4 |
Thomas Diew | Rebounds | 9 |
Anthony Walters | Steals | 3 |
QUARTER-BY-QUARTER FLOW (HALVES & OVERTIME)
1st Half: Offensive Battle (Jamestown trails 43-53)
The Marauders started the game with incredible offensive firepower, fueled by their bench scoring 29 points and scoring 17 points off Jimmie turnovers. Despite the early scoring push from Marauders, the Jimmies offense, led by key baskets from Anthony Walters (9 points) and Owen Hektner (5 points), remained competitive. The Marauders took advantage of Jimmie fouls, converting 7-of-9 free throws. Jamestown trailed 53-43 at the half.
2nd Half: Jimmies' Massive Comeback (Jamestown wins half 35-25; Tied 78-78)
The Jimmies mounted a dramatic comeback in the second half, outscoring the Marauders by 10 points. The Jimmies dominated the glass with 13 offensive rebounds, driving second-chance scoring. Ford Okehi provided the final heroic touch, hitting a key layup in the final minute to tie the game at 78-78 and force the first overtime.
1st Overtime: Trading Blows (Tied 88-88)
The close competition continued into the first overtime. Anthony Walters and Owen Hektner scored to keep the Jimmies in contention. Ford Okehi hit a fast-break layup with 1:27 left to tie the game at 86-86, and Owen Hektner hit a jumper in the final minute to tie it again at 88-88, pushing the game into a second overtime.
2nd Overtime: Jimmies Take Control (Jamestown wins 99-91)
Jamestown finally secured the victory in the second overtime period. Anthony Walters and Ford Okehi converted crucial free throws to widen the lead. Walters hit a jumper to put the Jimmies up 94-90, and a final pair of free throws from Ford Okehi sealed the 99-91 victory.
KEY STATISTICS
Top Scorers: Anthony Walters and Ford Okehi led the team, both scoring 25 points.
Rebounding Dominance: Jamestown outrebounded the Marauders 52-32, including 20 offensive rebounds.
Bench Scoring: Jamestown's bench outscored Mary's bench 43-41.
Free Throw Shooting: Jamestown was effective when it mattered, shooting 25-for-31 (80.6%) from the line.
UP NEXT
The Jimmies will play at home against the Bemidji State University Beavers at the Harold Newman Arena in Jamestown N.D, Thursday December 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM CST.
