GOLDEN, Colo. --- The South Dakota School of Mines opened Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play Friday night in Golden, Colorado, against Colorado School of Mines where the Hardrockers played a very competitive game.

The 'Rockers dropped the RMAC bout, 2-1.

The Orediggers drew first blood, scoring the first goal of the game in the 30th minute on a boot from Jason Zobott off an assist from Talon Stanley, but SD Mines answered right back in less than a minute when Brenton Brakke found the back of the net off an assist from Nicholas House.

Colorado School of Mines broke the stalemate in the second half when Ben Overholt notched a goal off an assist from Ford Edwards.

SD Mines defense was very strong, fending off 21 total shots, nine on goal. The Hardrockers recorded three total shots, with one on goal --- which was successful.
George Martinez had two shots and Brakke was credited with the other.

Tyler Ring suffered the loss in goal for the Hardrockers, but was credited with seven saves.