Despite a hard-fought game from the South Dakota School of Mines women, Westminster pulled away in the fourth as they earned a 70-57 victory over the Hardrockers Saturday night in Westminster, Utah.

The Griffins had a good first half, taking a 21-16 lead into the second, before extending it to 39-28 at the half.

Mines battled back and cut the deficit with a 23-18 third quarter, but Westminster put the game away as it outscored the Hardrockers 13-6 in the fourth.

Hunter Krebs led the way for the Griffins with 21 points, Mariah Martin added 19 points and Kaitlin Toluono finished with 13.

Ryan Weiss of Mines was the game's top scorer, finishing with 25 points and six rebounds. Sami Steffeck chipped in with 10 points for the Hardrockers.

South Dakota Mines (2-4 overall, 1-3 RMAC) returns home to take on Fort Lewis on Friday and Adams State on Saturday.