Jamestown Jimmies Win Tight Contest, Defense Decides Outcome
University of Jamestown's women's basketball team beat the University of Mary 60, 58 on December 6, in a defensive game decided late. The victory improves Jamestown's record and highlights the role of local college sports in community wellbeing and support for women's athletics.
University of Jamestown's women's basketball team earned a 60 to 58 victory over the University of Mary on December 6 in a game decided in the final minute. Daviney Dreckman broke a 58 all tie with a fast break layup with 56 seconds remaining, and Jamestown's defense then forced key turnovers that preserved the lead. The win moved the Jimmies to 4 and 3 overall and 2 and 1 in Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference play.
The contest was defined by a tight second half and physical defense. Haidyn Crockett led the Jimmies with 16 points while Jessika Lofstrom controlled the glass with 15 rebounds, giving Jamestown extra possessions that became decisive late. Both teams traded stops and turnovers through the final minutes, and Jamestown was able to make the key plays when it mattered most.
For Stutsman County, the game matters for more than the standings. University of Jamestown athletics provide a focal point for local identity and social connection, bringing students, families, and neighbors together at midweek and weekend events. Wins in conference play help sustain spectator interest and encourage youth participation in local recreation programs, which supports physical activity and mental health in the broader community.
The outcome also highlights broader equity issues in college sports. Strong performances by women student athletes demonstrate the value of continued investment in facilities, coaching, and travel funding to ensure competitive balance and opportunities for young women from across the region. Community leaders and athletic administrators face decisions about how to allocate limited resources to support programs that build social cohesion and long term health benefits.
As the Jimmies continue NSIC play, the team will look to build on defensive strengths and rebounding that produced Saturday's result. For local supporters, the game offers a reminder that collegiate athletics can be a driver of community wellbeing, and that attention to equitable support for women's sports is an investment in Stutsman County's social and health future.
