skip navigation

Lady Spartans End Season with Road Win at Ridgewater

By Craig Olson, 02/19/22, 9:30PM CST

Share

Jayna Gronewold (39 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals) had a huge game in her final appearance for the lady Spartans, leading M State to an 80-72 win over Ridgewater Community College in Willmar on Saturday afternoon.

M State led 44-36 at the half, upped their lead to 18 points in the third quarter and then fought off a comeback by the Warriors that saw them tie the game at 68-68 in the final minutes.  Emily Dehler had another big game with 17 points and 8 rebounds, while Lindsey Kurz finished with a double-double (14 points, 12 rebounds).  Mackenzie Foss added 8 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and two assists.

M State shot 39% (30-77) from the field and made 14-of-18 from the free trow line.  They also had a commanding 56-37 advantage on the boards, including 24 offensive rebounds.

Ridgewater had a good day from 3-point range, making 11-of-30 from beyond the arc for 37%.  Ashley Prahl had a team high 18 points to go along with 8 rebounds and 5 assists.  Josie Knutson and Harley Kunstleben each had 17 points and Abby Berskow had an impressive line that included 11 points, 14 assists, 6 steals and 4 rebounds.

M State ends their season 11-14 and 5-9 against MCAC Southern Division teams.