SIOUX FALLS – Aberdeen Central fell behind early and had its girls’ basketball season come to a close in a 70-39 non-conference setback to Sioux Falls Roosevelt Monday night.

As they had all season, turnovers once again hurt the Golden Eagles and set the tone for the evening.

“Our first three possessions were turnovers,” said Central coach Mikayla Arechigo. “It’s tough to establish an offensive flow when that happens.”

The Rough Riders jumped out to an eight-point advantage in the opening eight minutes, and they gradually extended the margin throughout the contest.

Roosevelt connected on 10 three-point field goals and outscored Central 30-0 from beyond the arch.

“They shot well,” Arechigo said, “but part of that has to do with us playing under screens on shooters and being a step behind on rotations.”

The Riders were 5 for 11 on threes in both halves, finishing the night by shooting 46 percent from three-point range.

“It was their Senior Night and they came ready to play,” Arechigo said.

Kaela Martinez scored 28 points to lead Roosevelt, which clinched the final SoDak 16 spot with the victory.

Taryn Hermansen had 11 points, Taryn Hettich nine and Kiana Mounga eight to pace the Eagles.

Central finished the year at 3-17.

“It’s always tough to the end the season,” Arechigo said, “especially this way.”

ABERDEEN CENTRAL (3-17): Anna Malchow 0 0-1 0, Kyra Griese 0 4-5 4, Kiana Mounga 4 0-3 8, Taryn Hermansen 4 3-6 11, Madi Weig 0 1-4 1, Taryn Hettich 2 5-6 9, Sydney Evans 1 0-0 2, Ayrlie Waldo 1 0-1 2, Karly Wellman 0 2-6 2. Totals 12-29 15-32 39.

SIOUX FALLS ROOSEVELT (2-18): Halle Miller 3 0-0 7, Katie Spicer 3 0-1 6, Kaela Martinez 9 5-7 28, Kaleigh Schmidt 3 0-0 8, Aubrey Baker 3 0-0 6, Abigail Schuldt 1 0-0 3, Brielle Baker 1 0-0 3, Camryn Wilkinson 1 0-0 2, Malorie Nelson 3 0-0 6, Brooklyn Koll 0 1-1 1. Totals 27-56 6-9 70.

Aberdeen Central 9 18 28 39

Sioux Falls Roosevelt 17 33 54 70

3-point field goals – Miller, Martinez 5, Schmidt 2, Schuldt, B. Baker. Total fouls – Aberdeen Central 10; Sioux Falls Roosevelt 24. Rebounds – Aberdeen Central 28 (Wellman 8, Mounga 6); Sioux Falls Roosevelt 23 (Nelson 6). Turnovers – Aberdeen Central 23; Sioux Falls Roosevelt 13. Assists – Aberdeen Central 9 (Wellman 3).