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Ford Okhei makes a chest pass in Harold Newman Arena against Concordia St. Paul on January 16, 2026
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71
Jamestown UJ 9-11,7-7 NSIC
80
Winner Minnesota St. MSU 13-9,7-7 NSIC
Jamestown UJ
9-11,7-7 NSIC
71
Final
80
Minnesota St. MSU
13-9,7-7 NSIC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Jamestown UJ 33 38 71
Minnesota St. MSU 45 35 80

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Mavericks pull away in first half to down Jimmies

Mankato, MN— The University of Jamestown Men's Basketball team faced a challenging road matchup at Bresnan Arena in Taylor Center, falling 80-71 to the Minnesota State Mavericks. Despite a resilient second-half performance where they matched the Mavericks bucket-for-bucket, a first-half deficit proved too large to overcome. The result brings the Jimmies' record to 9-11 overall and 7-7 in NSIC play.

THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Minnesota St. 80, Jamestown 71
LOCATION: Bresnan Arena In Taylor Center | Mankato, MN
RECORDS: Jamestown 9-11 (7-7 NSIC), Minnesota St. 14-5 (10-4 NSIC)

STAT SPOTLIGHT
Top Scorer: Anthony Walters (17 Points)
Top Rebounder: Anthony Walters (6 Rebounds)
Top Distributor: Cole Glasgow (3 Assists)
Top Steals: Cole Glasgow (2 Steals)
Top Blocker: Owen Hektner (1 Block)

QUARTER-BY-QUARTER FLOW (HALVES)

1st Half: Mavericks Build Early Advantage (Minnesota St. leads 45-33)

Minnesota State established an early lead, outscoring the Jimmies 45-33 in the opening frame. Anthony Walters led the Jimmies' scoring efforts in the first half, keeping the team within reach. Jamestown's bench provided a boost early on, contributing 11 points to the team's total before the break.

2nd Half: Jimmies Match Maverick Intensity (Jamestown 38, Minnesota St. 35)

The Jimmies found their rhythm in the second half, matching the Mavericks' scoring with 38 points apiece in the period. Ford Okehi sparked the offense late, providing crucial scoring and energy as Jamestown fought to trim the lead. Despite the second-half surge, Minnesota State relied on consistent shooting from the free-throw line late to preserve their lead and secure the nine-point victory.

KEY STATISTICS
Field Goal Percentage (FG%): Jamestown shot 44.8% (26-for-58) from the floor.
Three-Point Shooting: The Jimmies connected on 5-of-20 (25.0%) attempts from beyond the arc.
Paint Presence: Jamestown recorded 38 points in the paint, showing a strong interior effort.
Bench Production: The Jimmies' bench contributed 20 points, highlighting the team's rotation depth.


UP NEXT
The Jimmies will be back home in the Harold Newman Arena to face the (RV) Southwest Minnesota State University Mustangs, Friday January 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM CST

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