GOLDEN, Colo. --- The South Dakota School of Mines men's basketball team put up some impressive shooting numbers Saturday night but couldn't slow the red hot No.6 nationally ranked Colorado School of Mines and the Orediggers took down the Hardrockers, 94-67, during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference matchup in Golden, Colo.

Colorado School of Mines took a 12-point halftime lead, 44-32, and then outscored SD Mines, 50-35, over the last 20 minutes to earn the win.

The Hardrockers shot 47.2 percent from the field hitting 25-53 attempts, including 6-12 from the three-point range and 11-14 from the free throw line. SD Mines had 19 rebounds, 16 assists and one steal.

The Colorado School of Mines couldn't miss Saturday, making good on 35-57 shots for 61.4 percent, which including 9-16 from behind the arc and 15-18 from the foul line. The Orediggers posted 35 rebounds, 22 assists, six steals and two blocked shots.

Individually for the 'Rockers, sophomore Logan Elers paced his team with 16 points and five rebounds. Freshman Troy Brady tacked on 13 points and recorded five assists while sophomore Jake Heath and senior Brian Orr both contributed with 10 points.

The Orediggers were led by Ben Clare with 20 points, while Michael Glen and Luke Schroepfer both cashed in for 13 points.

The loss drops SD Mines back .500 with a 3-3 record and are 2-2 in conference play. The Hardrockers are back home this weekend to challenge Chadron State College Friday and Regis University on Saturday.