The Riverland Community College men’s basketball team led by as many as 18 points in the first half, but it couldn’t hang on in an 82-79 loss to Minnesota West on the road Saturday.

The Blue Devils were led by Jace Klinkner, who had 38 points, four rebounds, three assists and four steals.

RCC 39  40  —  79

West 29  53  —  82

RCC scoring: Jace Klinkner, 38; Robert Parker, 13; Octavein Johnson, 10; Jacob Persoon, 6; DeAndre Smith, 5; Khalid Young, 4; Deandre Raggs, 3