M State featured three double digit scorers in the game, led by Tyrell Ross-Childs with 19. Nic Pearson and Kellen Hinsz added 12 and 11 points, respectively. Renell Edwards had a team high 7 rebounds and also led the team with 5 assists and 2 steals. Hinsz grabbed 5 boards, while Pearson, Ross-Childs, Samuel Dalton and Carter Cresap each dished out 3 assists.
The Spartans shooting kept them close as they hit 45% (23-51) from the field. They also held a slim 28-27 advantage on the boards.
Rochester shot 43.5% (27-62). They were led by Keivonte Watts with 21 points and Jerome Cunningham with 15. Rebound leaders were Devyn Frye and Cunningham with 6 each. Frye distributed a team high 8 assists and led the Yellowjackets with 4 steals.
M State (0-4) will host Minnesota West on Wednesday night in Fergus Falls.