DSU Basketball Split Decisions on Senior Day

Dakota State women’s basketball clinched the regular season conference title following Saturday’s win against Valley City State, 91-57.In her first start of the season, Ashlyn Macdonald secured a double-double, scoring 13 and grabbing 11 rebounds. Jessi Giles and Elsie Aslesen also scored in double figures. Head coach David Moe sent out Macdonald, McKenzie Hermanson and Cheylee Nagel, along with normal starters, Giles and Lexi Robson, in honor of Senior Night.

Valley City State men’s basketball outscored DSU 45-27 in the second half for a comeback win, 69-65. Jordan Lynn and Ronnie Latting each scored 16 points. Deshawn Kelly scored 14 points off the bench on 7-of-10 shooting. The loss hurts the chances of DSU earning a home game in the North Star playoffs.

Both teams finish up the regular season this Friday at Bellevue.