Dehler also had 3 assists and 3 steals, while Salazar pulled down 6 rebounds, dished out 4 assists and came up with a pair of steals.  Hailey Nelson was also in double figures with 14 points.  She added 5 rebounds and 2 assists.  Ashley Dreger chipped in with 8 points and 4 assists.

M State led 15-14 after one quarter, increased their lead to 35-26 at the half, had a 53-38 advantage after three and held off the Voyageurs in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.  The lady Spartans made 34.5% (20-58) of their field goal attempts and held a 53-45 edge on the boards.

Kiarra Edley (18 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals), Shamiyah Bradford (11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, 2 assists) and Kyss Benoit (10 points, 10 rebounds) were the leaders for Rainy River.  Maddie Lowe added 9 rebounds off the bench and Azahriah Ellis finished with 8 points.

M State (6-5) will host the Spartan Classic on Friday, December 30 when they play Minnesota North College-Itasca, and Saturday, December 31 when they go up against Sisseton-Wahpeton College.