The Mayville State women's basketball team has continued its climb in the NAIA Top 25 national poll. The Comets have been steadily climbing in the polls for the past four weeks, and are ranked #19 this week. The team entered the NAIA Top 25 the week of January 21 at #20.
 
"This is a tremendous accomplishment for these players. They have worked very hard this season to put themselves in this position," said Head Coach Dennis Hutter, adding "We have two big games this week at home agains tDakota State and Valley City State. It will be another touch week of basketball for us. It's quite an accomplishment to be ranked now, but ultimately, we want to be ranked in the final Top 25 poll in March."
 
The Comets defeated Dakota State in a home contest Wednesday, January 30. They will face Valley City State in a Top 25 showdown at Mayville State Saturday, February 2. Game time is 4:00 p.m. at the Lewy Lee Fieldhouse.