Third-quarter surge lifts Jimmies over Dickinson State

JAMESTOWN — Sophomore forward Allie Berns scored 24 points to help lead the University of Jamestown women’s basketball team to its first victory of the 2026-27 season. The Jimmies took down the Dickinson State University Blue Hawks 81-71 on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Harold Newman Arena. Berns got involved early and often on offense in the first quarter, scoring 10 of the team's first 12 points. "We wanted to get her more touches," UJ head coach Thad Sankey said. "We trust our players to make the right decisions, and so we trust Allie to make the right decisions if it's a scoring opportunity. Not every touch is going to be a scoring opportunity for her. But when they leave her in a one-on-one, yes, it is." The Blue Hawks finished the first quarter on a 16-11 run, including going 4-for-4 from beyond the arc to take a one-point 24-23 lead. The Jimmies shot 50% from 3-point range in the first quarter, with true freshman Addison Sage draining a pair of treys.

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