The Riverland women’s basketball team put up a good fight against No. 4 ranked Anoka-Ramsey, but they didn’t have enough firepower in a 54-44 loss in Riverland Gym Saturday.

RCC’s leading scorer Rebekah Aase had just two points in limited action for the Blue Devils (11-10 overall, 1-6 MCAC South), but the team still battled strong.

“I give my players credit for playing with a lot of heart and intensity,” RCC head coach Suzy Hebrink said. “I think we’re ready to play like this from now on.”

Albert Lea grad Brittnay Zuniga led RCC with 10 points and nine rebounds.

AR 16 28 — 44

RCC 28 26 — 54

RCC scoring: Brittany Zuniga, 10; Nicole Swanson, 9; Sophia Hebrink, 8; Skylar Anderson, 5; Jazmin Wilson, 4; Victoria Larson, 3; Morgan Lindenfelser, 3; Rebekah Aase, 2; three-pointers: 25 percent (2-for-8); free throws: 53 percent (10-for-19)