On Friday night in Havre, Montana, the Montana State University-Northern men's basketball team used a balanced offensive attack and strong shooting to earn an 82–61 victory over Mayville State in Frontier Conference action.

Northern jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading 37–36 at halftime before pulling away in the second half with efficient scoring and solid defense.

Cinque Maxwell paced the Lights with 16 points and 7 rebounds, showcasing his all-around impact on both ends of the court. Leon Sayers IV added 15 points, knocking down multiple three-pointers to help stretch the lead. Austin Ramos contributed 11 points, while Raefe McEnroe chipped in 14 points and 6 rebounds, giving Northern multiple scoring threats throughout the lineup.

The Lights shot 47.5 percent from the field and an impressive 46.7 percent from three-point range, helping fuel the second-half surge. The Lights also made 80 percent of their free throws, maintaining offensive pressure and consistency at the line.

For Mayville State, Darius Brant led the Comets with 12 points, and Malik Siggers added 10, but the team couldn't keep pace with Northern's scoring balance and defensive intensity in the second half.

The Lights move to 15-8 overall and 10-7 in Conference. The Lights play at home against Valley City State at 7pm.