MAYVILLE, N.D. (Interstat) — The undefeated Valley City State Vikings will put their perfect record on the line Tuesday night when they visit the Mayville State Comets in a men’s NAIA basketball clash at Lewy Lee Fieldhouse.

Valley City State (3-0) is coming off an 88-84 road victory over Dakota Wesleyan last Wednesday. Joel Nelson led the Vikings with 16 points, while Nez Chehade nearly posted a double-double with 11 points and eight rebounds. The Vikings’ other wins this season came against Doane (Neb.) and Mount Marty.

Mayville State (0-1) looks to rebound from a season-opening 80-73 home loss to Briar Cliff (Iowa) on Nov. 7. Darius Brant scored 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the defeat, and Christian Bowen-Webb poured in a game-high 24 points.

The game marks the start of a challenging homestand for the Comets, who will host Montana Tech and Montana Western later this week. The Vikings will also host that same Montana pair in their next two contests.