The Riverland Community College women’s basketball team lost 76-74 to Ridgewater in Riverland Saturday.

The Blue Devils were led by Mariah Carruth’s 24 points.

RCC has now lost five games by five or less points in the conference this year.

“We’re certainly getting better and we’ve executed better on offense,” RCC head coach Suzy Hebrink said. “Our issue seems to be going up offensive rebounds.”

RCC scoring: Miriah Carruth, 24; Shona King, 11; Lissa Warpula, 9; Trasi Reddy, 8; Erin Eilertson, 8; Danielle Groepper, 8; Charity Ridlon, 6