SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Three Vikings scored in double figures Saturday, but it wasn't enough to keep up with No. 12 Dakota Wesleyan as the Tigers used a big third quarter en route to a 65-52 victory at the NAIA Basketball Classic.

Adriana Torres posted a double-double to lead the Vikings with 13 points and 11 rebounds Saturday. Ashlyn Diemert posted a team-high 13 points while Katie Johnson posted 11 points off the Viking bench. VCSU falls to 2-1 on the season while Dakota Wesleyan opens the season at 1-0.

The Vikings held their own in the first half after shooting 42 percent (10-24) and grabbing seven steals over the first 20 minutes of play. VCSU erased an 8-point deficit to trail 30-27 at halftime.

Dakota Wesleyan then outscored the Vikings 21-9 in the third quarter – including going 9-for-10 on free throws – to expand its lead. The Vikings would get within seven points on a Katie Johnson 3-pointer late in the fouth quarter, but could get no closer down the stretch.

The Vikings tallied 13 steals as a team, led by Torres and Meredith Dumas who recorded three each. Madison Wilhelmi dished out a team-high three assists Saturday.

VCSU shot 35 percent from the field (18-52), 29 percent on 3-pointers (6-21) and 83 percent on free throws (10-12). Dakota Wesleyan shot 37 percent from the field (22-60), 18 percent on 3's (2-11) and 79 percent on free throws (19-24).

The Tigers held the rebounding edge 38-35 and totaled 16 assists in the game. Dakota Wesleyan forced 21 Viking turnovers while only turning the ball over 13 times.

DWU's Lacey Sprakel led all scorers with 15 points off the Tiger bench Saturday. Jada Campbell added 12 points and a team-best 10 rebounds, and Ryan Osthus chipped in nine points and five assists for the Tigers.

UP NEXT: VCSU plays Mount Marty on Sunday at the NAIA Basketball Classic. Tip is scheduled for 12 p.m. at the Sanford Pentagon.