Jamestown, ND— The University of Jamestown Men's Basketball team faced a tough challenge at home, falling 79-70 to the Winona State Warriors at Harold Newman Arena. Despite a resilient second-half effort and strong individual performances, the Jimmies were unable to overcome an early six-point halftime deficit. The loss moves Jamestown to 9-9 overall and 7-5 in NSIC play.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Winona St. 79, Jamestown 70
LOCATION: Harold Newman Arena | Jamestown, ND
RECORDS: Jamestown 9-9 (7-5 NSIC), Winona St. 5-12 (4-8 NSIC)

STAT SPOTLIGHT
Top Scorer: Anthony Walters (19 Points)
Top Rebounder: Thomas Diew (7 Rebounds)
Top Distributor: Ford Okehi (4 Assists)
Top Steals: Thomas Diew, Ford Okehi, Aiden Johnson, & Cole Glasgow (1 Steal each)
Top Blocker: Thomas Diew (1 Block)

QUARTER-BY-QUARTER FLOW (HALVES)

1st Half: Warriors Set the Tone (Winona St. leads 41-35)
Winona State took early control of the tempo, outscoring the Jimmies 41-35 in the opening frame. Anthony Walters kept the Jimmies within striking distance, aggressive from the floor and leading the team's early offensive efforts. Jamestown's bench provided critical support, chipping in 10 points to keep the game manageable heading into the locker room.

2nd Half: Jimmies Battle Back Late (Winona St. wins half 38-35 & game 79-70)
Jamestown found their rhythm in the second half, matching the Warriors' scoring nearly bucket-for-bucket. Thomas Diew made his presence felt on the glass and the scoreboard, finishing the game with 11 points and 7 rebounds. Ford Okehi sparked the offense late, providing 4 assists to help create high-percentage looks as the Jimmies attempted a comeback. Despite the effort, Winona State remained consistent at the free-throw line late in the game to preserve their lead and secure the nine-point victory.

KEY STATISTICS
Field Goal Percentage (FG%): Jamestown shot 42.9% (27-for-63) from the floor.
Three-Point Shooting: The Jimmies connected on 11-of-38 (28.9%) attempts from beyond the arc.
Paint Presence: Jamestown recorded 30 points in the paint, showing a strong interior effort.
Bench Production: The Jimmies' bench contributed 26 points, highlighting the team's depth in the rotation.

UP NEXT
The Jimmies travel to take on the St. Cloud University Huskies in St. Cloud MN. At the Halenback Hall;  Friday January 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM CST.