ST. LOUIS - Missouri Baptist University women's basketball honored its seniors Saturday afternoon with a 77-62 win over Graceland University Yellowjackets, closing the home regular season on a positive note.

The Spartans recognized seniors: Orian Anderson, Paula Puzule, Rebecca Fraley, Abigail Williams, Madi Saulsbery, and Riley Jansen. 

Jansen led the Spartans with 21 points and nine rebounds, shooting 9-of-13 from the field while adding four assists. Jansen's efficiency inside helped Missouri Baptist maintain control throughout the second half.

Missouri Baptist (11-13, 8-8) built an early edge and never trailed after the opening quarter, taking an 18-13 lead into the second and stretching it to 38-33 by halftime.

The Spartans pulled away in the third quarter, led by strong interior play from Jansen and Saulsbery, who added 10 points. Missouri Baptist shot 49.2 percent from the field and hit eight 3-pointers, including two from Williams.

Graceland (4-22, 3-14) stayed within striking distance behind Brooklyn Davis' 20 points, and Oliviya Tinoco's 12-point, 11-rebound effort, but Missouri Baptist's depth proved decisive. The Spartans scored 27 bench points and closed the game with a 19-point fourth quarter to seal the win.

The Spartans will be back in action next week on the road as they continue the last stretch of conference play. They will be at Central Methodist University on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.