Jamestown, N.D. — In a Friday afternoon showdown, the University of Jamestown women's basketball team went up against  #8 Dakota State University. Despite a valiant effort and an intense atmosphere at Harold Newman Arena, the Jimmies couldn't quite secure the victory, ending the game with a score of 73-63. 

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Jamestown 63, #8 Dakota State University 73
LOCATION: Harold Newman Arena | Jamestown, N.D,
RECORDS: Jamestown 17-8, 7-7 NSAA Dakota State University 21-4, 13-1 NSAA

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Jimmies had a slow start to the game due to an effective press by the Trojans and holding the Jimmies to shooting 4-11 from the field in the first
• The Trojans finished the first quarter on a 9-0 run leaving the Jimmies trailing 25-13
• The second quarter the game began to slow down for the Jimmies and a three pointer by Kate Cordes brought the Jimmies within seven with 3:39 left to play 
• The Jimmies trailed 34-27 at the half 
• In the third quarter the Jimmies battled back and a three pointer by Samantha Paulsen with 8:40 remaining left the Jimmies behind only four points
• The Trojans answered back fast and went on a 10-3 run leaving the Jimmies behind 11 with 6:57 in the quarter 
• A Jayden Wiest three pointer in the fourth with 7:50 remaining pulled the Jimmies within eight and lit a spark but the Trojans responded by jumping back into the press and taking a 16 point lead with 4:36 left and the Jimmies had no time for a comeback
•   Kate Cordes led Jamestown with 21 points and four assists 
• Jessika Lofstrom led the Jimmies with seven rebounds 
•  Megan Oswald had a team high of three steals

UP NEXT

• The Jimmies are back at home for the last home game of the regular season and honoring our Seniors at the Harold Newman Arena against Bellevue University (NE) on Saturday, February 22nd at 3:00 p.m. CT.