M State shot 46% (35-76) from the floor and made 16-of-18 free throws in the game.  They struggled from beyond the arc, making only 3-of-17 treys for 17.6%.  The lady Spartans held a commanding 46-28 advantage on the boards.

Itasca hit 38.5% (25-65) of their field goal attempts.  They were led by Mya Roberts with 23 points and Haley Murray with 15.  Maddi Taylor, Hailey Giacommini  and Murray each snared 7 rebounds to lead the lady Vikings.

Dehler and Gronewold led M State with 5 and 4 assists, respectively.  Mackenzie Foss joined them in double digits with 11 points.

The lady Spartans are 6-4.  They will play at Anoka-Ramsey on Wednesday.