Jimmie men's season ends in Point Lookout

The Jamestown College men’s basketball team mounted a thrilling comeback but fell just short as they were defeated by St. Francis (Ind.) 64-63 Thursday in the opening round of the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Championships in Point Lookout, Mo.

The Jimmies were led in scoring by Mark Hoge (sophomore, Ironton, Minn.) with 17, Byron Jones (senior, Glenarden, Md.) with 16 and Davon Thomas (sophomore, Gaffney, S.C.) with 12. Drew Preiner (freshman, Oakdale, Minn.) led the Jimmies in rebounds with 10.

The Jimmies finished the season 25-7.