Rochester, MN - The #2 ranked RCTC Yellowjackts outlasted #1 MN West  to earn a hard-fought 57-52 win in a game that featured two of the best defenses in the country.  The first quarter saw the Jackets hold MN West to only 21% shooting as the hald a 13-11 lead after one.  Both defenses continued to dominate in the second as the two teams combine for only 23 points and the Jackets lead 25-22 at the half.  The third quarter saw the Lady Jays tighten up defensively as they held the Jackets to only 10 points and lead 38-35 heading into the final frame.  The fourth quarter saw the Jackets (and Macaya Copeland) turn on the offense as they shot 62% in the frame to seal the win.

Copeland lead all scorers with 25 points in the contest.  The sophomore guard added 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and a block in the win.  Kara Goetzinger scored 15 points and had 7 rebounds for RCTC.  Cassidy Shute added 7 points for RCTC.  The Jackets forced 20 Lady Jay turnovers and held them to 38% shooting for the game.

The Jackets hit the road on Wednesday against MN State Fergus Falls, before returning home for the final regular season contest against Anoka-Ramsey.  Saturdays game will be sophomore day for the Jackets as they recognize their second year players in their final regular season home game.  Tip-off is at 1:00 on Saturday on the Performance Court.