Minnesota West women finish unbeaten in conference, men fall short of playoffs

Lady Jays win regular season finale, while Bluejays end season on three-game skid

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The top-ranked Minnesota West women's basketball team defeated Ridgewater 87-50 to finish the regular season undefeated in conference play, the first time they've accomplished that feat under coach Rosalie Hayenga-Hostikka. The Minnesota West men's team, however, fell to Ridgewater 119-90, ending their season with a 12-15 record and a three-game losing streak.

Why it matters

The Lady Jays' undefeated conference record makes them the team to beat heading into the region tournament, where they will look to continue their dominant season. Meanwhile, the Bluejays' season-ending struggles see them fall short of the region playoffs, ending their campaign on a sour note.

The details

The Lady Jays honored their four sophomore players pregame, with coach Hayenga-Hostikka praising their contributions over the past two years. Despite 20 turnovers, the Lady Jays pulled away with 26-point quarters in the second and fourth frames. Katrina Schutz led the way with 24 points, 12 rebounds and 6 blocks. For the Bluejays, they were tied 46-46 at halftime with Ridgewater, but gave up 73 points in the second half as the Warriors pulled away. Tyrese Mayo scored 31 points for Ridgewater, while DeAndre Holloway added 21. Keion Irvin paced the Bluejays with 18 points.

  • The Lady Jays honored their four sophomore players pregame on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • The Lady Jays finished the regular season undefeated in conference play on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Rosalie Hayenga-Hostikka

The head coach of the Minnesota West women's basketball team.

Sadie Krahling

A sophomore player for the Minnesota West women's basketball team.

Katrina Schutz

A sophomore player for the Minnesota West women's basketball team who led the team in scoring, rebounding and blocks in the final game.

Maddie Kamm

A sophomore player for the Minnesota West women's basketball team.

Jayda Hellewell

A sophomore player for the Minnesota West women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“It's been an amazing two years with these four. And we just said we are not going to get too sentimental, because we have some things we want to accomplish yet.”

— Rosalie Hayenga-Hostikka, Head Coach, Minnesota West Women's Basketball (dglobe.com)

“We've got the target on our back all the time. Everybody wants to beat, that's a very good place to be.”

— Rosalie Hayenga-Hostikka, Head Coach, Minnesota West Women's Basketball (dglobe.com)

The takeaway

The Minnesota West women's basketball team has proven itself as the team to beat in the region, finishing the regular season undefeated in conference play. Their depth and balance make them a formidable opponent heading into the postseason. Meanwhile, the men's team fell short of the playoffs, ending their season on a sour note and highlighting the need for improvement in the offseason.