The Bismarck State College Mystics men's basketball team tipped off their season with a spirited performance at the Buster Gillis Mon-Dak Tip Off, finishing with a record of 1-2.

In their season opener, the Mystics faced a tough challenge against Dawson Community College, resulting in a 56-110 loss. Despite the setback, the team remained resolute and quickly regrouped for their second game.

The Mystics secured a thrilling victory against United Tribes Technical College, edging out their opponents with a nail-biting 69-68 win. Jackson Birmingham led the charge with an impressive 17 points, 7 assists, and 4 steals. Carter Zeller made significant contributions with a double-double performance, scoring 11 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Javier Sideregts also played a crucial role in the victory, adding 14 points and 4 steals to the team's efforts.

In the final game of the tournament, the Mystics faced North Dakota State College of Science in a closely contested match that concluded with a narrow 53-54 loss. Despite the outcome, the team displayed commendable resilience and teamwork.

Carter Zeller emerged as a consistent performer throughout the tournament, scoring in double digits in all three games and amassing a total of 38 points.