RAPID CITY, S.D. --- After a first-half slugfest, the South Dakota School of Mines men's basketball team pulled away over the final 20 minutes to win a rivalry Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference bout, 66-52, Friday night at the King Center in Rapid City, S.D.

The Hardrockers led for a majority of the game, but the Eagles kept within striking distance and trailed by five points at the half, 29-24. SD Mines turned up the heat in the second half, shooting 66.7 percent over the final 20 minutes and led by 20 points with just over six minutes to play in regulation. The 'Rockers outscored CSC, 37-28, in the second half.

The Hardrockers finished the game shooting 55.6 percent from the field making good on 25-45 shots, including 5-11 from three-point range and converted 11-15 from the free throw line. The Eagles ended the game making good on 19-52 attempt, including just 3-10 from behind the arc and 11-16 from the foul line.

SD Mines collected 21 rebounds, recorded 14 assists, five steals and four blocks. The Eagles came down with 29 rebounds, eight assists, six steals and one block.

Individually for the 'Rockers, junior Jacob Anastasi led the way shooting 100 percent (5-5 from the field) with 15 points, four assists and three rebounds. Freshman Troy Brady added 13 markers, three assists and two steals. Sophomore Logan Elers tacked on 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks while sophomore Jack Fiddler contributed with nine points.

The win lifts SD Mines above .500 again with a 5-4 overall record and a 3-2 mark in conference play. Next up, the 'Rockers welcome Regis University to the King Center on Saturday in a 5:30 p.m. bout.