SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The North Dakota State women's basketball team stumbled against Toledo, 73-58, on Saturday afternoon at the San Diego Classic.

After NDSU (2-4) opened up a 30-24 edge at the intermission, Toledo (3-2) battled back in the third quarter with a 7-0 run spanning just over two minutes to steal the lead, 36-35, after Quinesha Lockett connected on a layup. The Rockets led after three quarters of play, 46-42.

Toledo, who entered the week No. 6 in the College Insider Mid-Major Top 25 Poll, continued to apply pressure into fourth after beginning the quarter with 11 straight points to stretch its lead to 57-42 with 7:35 to play. The Bison made one final surge constructing an 8-2 run of their own with two triples from Heaven Hamling to cut the edge to eight, 61-53, with 3:55 remaining. However, NDSU couldn't cut the deficit down any further and dropped the contest, 73-58.

Elle Evans led the way for NDSU with 15 points, six rebounds, three steals, two blocks and two assists. Heaven Hamling added in 12 points on 4-of-9 shooting from three with three rebounds and two assists. She also moved into second place on the NDSU all-time three-pointers list with 212 over four seasons. Abbie Draper rounded out the top performers reaching double figures for the third straight game with 10 points and five rebounds.

As a team, NDSU shot 31.7 percent (20-63) from the field and 71.4 percent (10-14) from the free throw line. The Bison also grabbed 34 rebounds, while Toledo hauled in 37 of their own.

NDSU will be back in action hosting Eastern Michigan on Friday. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m., at Scheels Center.