LAKEWOOD, Colo. --- The South Dakota School of Mines women's basketball team capitalized on a second-quarter momentum surge, outscoring Colorado Christian University, 15-5, and went on to defeat the Cougars, 51-43, Friday night during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference game in Lakewood, Colo.

It was tough sledding for either team in the first quarter with SD Mines taking a slight 11-10 edge after the first quarter and then exploded in the second frame to go into the half with an 11 points advantage, 26-15. That proved to be the difference in the game, as Colorado Christian bettered the visitors, 28-25, in the second half but could never get over the hump.

The Hardrockers shot just 35 percent on the night, hitting 16-46 attempts, including 5-15 from the three-point line and 14-20 from the free throw line. SD Mines collected 36 rebounds, eight assists, three blocked shots and one steal.

The Cougars made good on 17-57 baskets to shoot 30 percent from the field. They were 4-17 from three-point range and 5-8 from the foul line. CCU recorded 12 assists, seven steals and three blocks.

Individually for the 'Rockers, sophomore Anna Haugen had another double-double on the season, earning 14 points and coming down with 10 rebounds. She added two assists, one steal and one block.

Freshman Ryan Weiss also had a good outing, contributing with 11 points, six rebounds, one assist and one steal. Sophomore Sami Steffeck added nine points and sophomore Molly McCabe tacked on eight markers.

CCU leading scorer was Sarah McGinley with 22 points while Jordan Baer added eight.

The win improves SD Mines to 6-2 on the season and 2-1 in the RMAC. Next up, the 'Rockers will be in Golden, Colo., on Saturday to challenge the Colorado School of Mines.