VALLEY CITY, N.D. (Interstat) — Valley City State held off Mayville State 78-72 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Saturday at W.E. Osmon Fieldhouse.

The Vikings improved to 6-11 overall, while the Comets fell to 2-12. Kaleb Larson led Valley City State with 21 points. Isaiah Smith scored 16 points for Mayville State.

The game was close throughout, with Valley City State taking a 41-31 lead into halftime. The Vikings secured the win by making 23 of 28 free throws and outrebounding the Comets 41-29. Mayville State shot 47.2% from the field but only attempted four free throws.