DICKINSON, N.D. — Dickinson State struggled to keep pace with #17 Rocky Mountain College on Saturday evening, falling 77-56 in Frontier Conference play at Scott Gymnasium.

The Blue Hawks (2-4, 0-2 Frontier) shot 40 percent from the field and committed seven turnovers, but were outscored in each quarter as the Battlin' Bears (3-1, 2-1) controlled the tempo throughout.

Rocky Mountain opened with a 22-14 edge in the first quarter and extended its lead to 45-31 at halftime, fueled by 61.5% shooting in the opening frame and 69.2% in the second. Dickinson State's closest push came early in the second quarter when Jada Clarkson scored back-to-back buckets in the paint to cut the deficit to nine, but Rocky responded with a 7-2 run to regain separation.

Clarkson finished with 9 points on 4-of-4 shooting and added two rebounds and one assist. Senior Kyrie Alldredge came off the bench to lead Dickinson State with 12 points, going 8-for-8 from the free throw line. Kaylin Garza, Brae Eneboe and Clarkson each contributed 9 points, with Garza adding four rebounds and four assists.

The Blue Hawks had a solid showing at the line, converting 14 of 15 free throws (93.3%), but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2-of-11 (18.2%). DSU was also outrebounded 34-22 and gave up 10 points off turnovers.

Paige Wasson led all scorers with 31 points for Rocky Mountain, connecting on 11-of-19 from the field, including 6-of-9 from deep. Brenna Linse added 15 points and seven boards, while Angelina Cavanaugh chipped in 13 points with three 3-pointers.

The Battlin' Bears finished 55.6% from the floor and assisted on 25 of their 30 made field goals. They led by as many as 23 late in the fourth quarter.

DSU's bench produced 16 points, highlighted by Alldredge's effort and two free throws from freshman Izzy Kelly. Despite the loss, Dickinson State saw minutes from 13 players.