VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Courtney Dixon scored a career-high 14 points Wednesday night,
but it wasn’t enough for the Vikings as they lost 87-65 to No. 14-ranked Mayville
State.
The Vikings drop to 12-9 overall and 2-3 in North Star play. Mayville State improves
to 20-3 overall and 5-1 in conference play.
A first-half 3-point barrage buried the Vikings in a 22-point hole. The Comets built
a commanding 51-29 lead at halftime, led by 14 first-half points each by Samantha
Heier and Hailey Longtin. Mayville State shot the lights out in the first half,
making 60 percent of its shots – including 7-for-15 from 3-point range.
Dixon scored 8 of her 14 points in the first half and also added three rebonds in
the loss. Sierra Even scored nine points and knocked down three 3-pointers. Brittany
Lehner added 11 points.
Hailey Longtin scored 21 points to lead five Comets in double figures. Sabrina Rude
and Marcisa McMillan each added 15 points.
Valley City State shot 39 percent from the field (27-69). Mayville finished at 51
percent overall (30-59).
Six of Valley City’s nine losses have now come against Top 25 teams.
Up next: Valley City State (12-9, 2-3 NSAA) travels to Dakota State on Saturday for
a 4 p.m. game.
