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North Dakota Dominates Mayville State in Lopsided Victory

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Betty Engelstad Sioux Center

North Dakota Fighting Hawks 128, Mayville State Comets 58, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Mayville State Comets vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks?

North Dakota Fighting Hawks beat Mayville State Comets 128-58 at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center on November 11, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the North Dakota Fighting Hawks triumphed over the Mayville State Comets with a final score of 128 to 58. This decisive victory not only showcased the Fighting Hawks' offensive prowess but also marked a significant turnaround after a challenging stretch of games. North Dakota entered the matchup with a record of 1-3, struggling in their recent outings with a streak of four consecutive losses. Their last ten games had yielded a record of 3-7, with an average of 75.2 points scored per game and 81.2 points allowed. The Fighting Hawks had been particularly vulnerable defensively, but they turned the tide against the Comets, demonstrating their ability to dominate a game when firing on all cylinders.

The game took place at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, providing a home-court advantage for North Dakota. Their home record stood at 2-3 prior to this matchup, while their away performance had been less impressive with a record of 1-4. In contrast, Mayville State's struggles were evident as they faced a formidable opponent in North Dakota, which has historically been a challenging venue for visiting teams.

In this matchup, North Dakota's offensive strategy was on full display, particularly in the second half, where they consistently extended their lead. Key scoring plays included multiple contributions from players such as Marley Curtis, who made significant shots, including a three-point jumper assisted by Reggie Thomas. The Fighting Hawks' ability to score in various ways, including layups and tip shots, kept the Comets on the back foot throughout the game.

Mayville State, on the other hand, faced difficulties in both offense and defense. Their scoring was limited, and they struggled to keep pace with North Dakota's explosive offense. The Comets' performance was marked by a lack of cohesion, which was evident in their inability to respond effectively to the Hawks' scoring runs. With a final score of 128-58, the disparity in performance was stark, highlighting the challenges Mayville State faced in this contest.

The market had anticipated a strong performance from North Dakota, pricing their win probability at 1.0, indicating a complete lack of confidence in Mayville State's chances. This reflected the expectations surrounding the Fighting Hawks, especially given their need to bounce back from recent losses. The conditions of the game, including the home-court advantage and the energy of the crowd, likely played a role in fueling North Dakota's performance.

As the game progressed, viewers were treated to a display of offensive efficiency from the Fighting Hawks, who capitalized on every opportunity. The scoring plays in the second half highlighted their dominance, with a series of successful shots that kept the scoreboard ticking. The Comets managed to score a few points late in the game, but it was clear that the outcome had long been decided.

Overall, this game served as a critical moment for North Dakota as they look to build momentum moving forward in the season. The Fighting Hawks' ability to score freely and defend effectively against Mayville State will be a point of focus as they prepare for their upcoming contests.

Leaders

  • PointsMicah Curtis22North Dakota Fighting Hawks
  • AssistsAnthony Smith III7North Dakota Fighting Hawks
  • ReboundsMarley Curtis8North Dakota Fighting Hawks
  • PointsNick Michaelson8Mayville State Comets
  • AssistsDevin Griffin2Mayville State Comets
  • ReboundsNick Michaelson3Mayville State Comets

Recent form

North Dakota Fighting Hawks

Last 10: 3-7Streak L475.2 scored · 81.2 allowed per game2-3 at home

  • L85-93vs Cal State Northridge MatadorsNov 9
  • L70-74vs UC Riverside HighlandersNov 7
  • L62-91at Alabama Crimson TideNov 4
  • L69-85at St. Thomas TommiesMar 9
  • W85-69at South Dakota State JackrabbitsMar 8
  • L79-92at South Dakota CoyotesMar 1
  • L71-86at St. Thomas TommiesFeb 28
  • W79-77vs North Dakota State BisonFeb 22
  • W88-77vs Oral Roberts Golden EaglesFeb 15
  • L64-68vs Denver PioneersFeb 14

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
North Dakota State27-8-14-2
St. Thomas24-10212-4
North Dakota18-17410-6
South Dakota16-1668-8
Omaha16-1768-8
Denver15-1778-8
South Dakota State14-1877-9
Oral Roberts10-23104-12
Kansas City4-27131-15

Box score

StatMayville State CometsNorth Dakota Fighting Hawks
Field goals22-5648-80
Field goal %3960
Three-pointers5-2514-27
Three-point %2052
Free throws9-1418-19
Free throw %6495
Rebounds1851
Offensive rebounds620
Defensive rebounds1231
Assists1321
Steals621
Blocks107
Turnovers2411
Team turnovers00
Technical fouls11
Technical fouls, total11
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers643
Fast-break points614
Points in the paint2868
Fouls1614
Largest lead073

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Half33-77George Natsvishvili made Two Point Tip Shot.
  2. 2nd Half33-79Micah Curtis made Layup. Assisted by Anthony Smith III.
  3. 2nd Half33-81Marley Curtis made Layup.
  4. 2nd Half33-83Micah Curtis made Layup.
  5. 2nd Half33-84Micah Curtis made Free Throw.
  6. 2nd Half33-85Micah Curtis made Free Throw.
  7. 2nd Half33-87Micah Curtis made Dunk.
  8. 2nd Half33-90Zach Kraft made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Eli King.
  9. 2nd Half33-92Eli King made Layup. Assisted by Anthony Smith III.
  10. 2nd Half33-94Anthony Smith III made Layup. Assisted by Garrett Anderson.
  11. 2nd Half35-94Amon Moore made Jumper.
  12. 2nd Half35-96Garrett Anderson made Layup.
  13. 2nd Half37-96Nick Michaelson made Layup. Assisted by Gavin Krogstad.
  14. 2nd Half37-98Anthony Doppler made Layup.
  15. 2nd Half39-98Devin Griffin made Layup. Assisted by Noah Brown.
  16. 2nd Half41-98Nick Michaelson made Layup. Assisted by Noah Brown.
  17. 2nd Half41-100Micah Curtis made Layup.
  18. 2nd Half44-100Josiah Sundby made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Trevor Schmidt.
  19. 2nd Half44-102Micah Curtis made Dunk.
  20. 2nd Half45-102Noah Brown made Free Throw.
  21. 2nd Half46-102Noah Brown made Free Throw.
  22. 2nd Half46-105Reggie Thomas made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Anthony Doppler.
  23. 2nd Half46-107Anthony Doppler made Layup. Assisted by Ryan Erikson.
  24. 2nd Half46-110Zach Kraft made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Reggie Thomas.
  25. 2nd Half48-110Nick Michaelson made Layup. Assisted by Trevor Schmidt.
  26. 2nd Half48-111Ryan Erikson made Free Throw.
  27. 2nd Half48-112Ryan Erikson made Free Throw.
  28. 2nd Half51-112Josiah Sundby made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Silas Arvizu.
  29. 2nd Half51-113Reggie Thomas made Free Throw.
  30. 2nd Half51-114Reggie Thomas made Free Throw.
  31. 2nd Half51-116Micah Curtis made Dunk. Assisted by Reggie Thomas.
  32. 2nd Half51-118Reggie Thomas made Layup.
  33. 2nd Half51-119Reggie Thomas made Free Throw.
  34. 2nd Half53-119Nick Michaelson made Two Point Tip Shot.
  35. 2nd Half53-121Marley Curtis made Two Point Tip Shot.
  36. 2nd Half53-123Marley Curtis made Layup. Assisted by Anthony Doppler.
  37. 2nd Half53-126Marley Curtis made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Reggie Thomas.
  38. 2nd Half55-126Leighton Strommen made Layup.
  39. 2nd Half55-128Ryan Erikson made Layup. Assisted by Anthony Doppler.
  40. 2nd Half58-128Leighton Strommen made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Josiah Sundby.

Win probability

Above the line favours North Dakota Fighting Hawks, below favours Mayville State Comets.

Venue

  • Betty Engelstad Sioux CenterGrand Forks, ND
  • Attendance1721
  • OfficialsRhett Lamoreaux, Brad Clauss, Tariq Lucas

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