Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines

Girls’ state basketball tournament, Class 3A
Des Moines Christian (23-1) 49, Benton (18-6) 46

BC  5 14 13 14 - 46
DMC 9 14 12 14 - 49

Benton was 14 of 49 for field goals, 7 of 30 for three-pointers, and 11 of 15 for free throws. They had 32 rebounds, five assists, three steals, five blocks, six turnovers and 14 fouls. McKenna Kramer led Benton with 17 points, including 4 of 12 shooting for three-pointers. Emma Townsley added 15 points. Piper Nelson had eight rebounds. Townsley had four assists. Nelson had two steals and four blocks.

Des Moines Moines Christian was 18 of 41 for field goals, 4 of 11 for three-pointers and 9 of 14 for free throws. They had 31 rebounds, nine assists, three steals, three blocks, seven turnovers and 12 fouls. With 17 pointes each for Des Moine Christian were Addy Oetker and Abby Hall.

Des Moines Christian will play Wahlert Catholic or Solon on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.