Benilde-St. Margaret celebrates their 60-52 win over Alexandria in the 3A girls basketball state semifinals at Williams Arena on Thursday, Mar. 13, 2025. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Benilde-St. Margaret’s coach Tim Ellefson knew it was coming, but didn’t know when.

With just over eight minutes remaining in the first half against Alexandria in the Class 3A girls basketball state semifinals Thursday at Williams Arena, the Red Knights took the air out of their opponent.

The result was a 60-52 victory and third consecutive trip to the 3A title game.

For more on the Red Knight's and Tigers' victories, click here to read the story on startribune.com.

Class 3A bracket