Yost, Bemidji topple Denfeld
DULUTH – Jess Yost scored 17 points as Bemidji eased past Duluth Denfeld 55-38 here Saturday afternoon.
The Lumberjacks (8-15) outscored the Hunters 29-19 in the first half then held a 26-19 advantage in the second half to secure the victory.
Yost had 14 to lead Bemidji, while Casey Palmet added 11 and Dani Gronhovd went 6-for-7 from the foul line and scored eight points.
For Denfeld (5-17), Becca Hendrickson led the was as the only Hunter in double digits with 12 points.
The Lumberjacks return to Bemidji fo4r a pair of games at home next weekend to close out their regular season.
Bemidji hosts St. Cloud Apollo Monday before closing out the regular season Thursday with a date against Grand Rapids.
Bemidji (55) – Lusby 2 3-3 7; Greendahl 2 0-0 4; Yost 8 1-3 17; Gronhovd 1 6-7 8; Palmer 4 3-4 11; Steever 4 0-2 8. Totals 21 13-16 55.
Denfeld (38) – Jarvi 3 2-2 8; Bauvance 2 2-4 6; C. Taipale 2 0-0 4; Henderson 5 2-2 12; Hill 0 1-2 1; A. Tipale 3 0-0 7.
Halftime Score – Bemidji 29, Denfeld 19.
