Mayville State opened its 2026-27 women’s basketball season with a split in Canton, Missouri: a comeback win over Missouri Valley College followed by a lopsided loss to Culver-Stockton. Misti Zempel led the Comets in both games, but Mayville State’s offense stalled in the second matchup.

By the Numbers
  • Weekend record: 1-1.
  • Game 1: Mayville State 57, Missouri Valley 46.
  • Game 2: Culver-Stockton 63, Mayville State 35.
  • Zempel scored 33 points and grabbed 10 rebounds across both games.
  • Against Culver-Stockton, the Comets shot 19.6% from the field and 0-for-19 from 3-point range.
Yes, But

The opening win showcased Mayville State’s ability to adjust, highlighted by a 23-5 third quarter. But the follow-up exposed a sharp contrast: the Comets scored only 12 points in the first half against Culver-Stockton and couldn’t find their outside shot.

What's Next

Mayville State is scheduled to visit Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, on Nov. 6, then face No. 7 Dordt University on Nov. 7.

Bottom Line

The Comets showed resilience and a reliable scoring leader in Zempel, but sustaining offense will be the key test as they move into a challenging week of road games.