Jamie Ruden poured in 29 points and powered Rochester John Marshall in a 69-51 win over Chaska in a Rochester Rotary Holiday Classic girls basketball tournament game Tuesday night at Mayo Civic Center's Taylor Arena.
JM (7-2) built a 12-point lead by halftime and gradually stretched it throughout the second half, as reserve players got plenty of playing time.
Ruden, JM's star senior guard, had 17 points in the first half. Senior center Nicole Fautsch added 16 points including two three-pointers.
Chaska (2-7), a Rotary bracket champion last year, lost its second straight. Ten players scored for the Hawks but only senior guard Emily Waletski reached double figures with 10 points.
John Marshall 69, Chaska 51
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JOHN MARSHALL (69)
Kami Haider 2 P; Abby Gee 3 P, 1 3-PT; Lexy Andersen 2 P; Jessie Ruden 6 P, 2 3-PT; Rachael Ojeikhodion 8 P, 2 3-PT; Taylor Fautsch 3 P; Jamie Ruden 29 P; Nicole Fautsch 16 P, 2 3-PT.
CHASKA (51)
Megan Koosman 5 P, 1 3-PT; Anna Panning 2 P; Joanell Leggett 8 P; Becca Maertens 1 P; Carly Goetz 2 P; Natalie Starr 4 P; Alex Pollock 3 P; Emily Waletski 10 P, 2 3-PT; Lauren Mattson 2 P; Ali Groskreutz 9 P.
Halftime:JM 35, CHA 23.
Free throws:JM 8-11, CHA 7-9.
Three-point goals:JM 7, CHA 3.
