ALAMOSA, Colo. --- The South Dakota Mines women's basketball team used a fourth-quarter scoring surge to secure it's first win of the season, defeating the Adams State Grizzlies, 70-57, Saturday afternoon in Alamosa, Colorado.
The Hardrockers were able to keep the Grizzlies at bay for most of the day. The game was tied at 50-50 early in the fourth quarter when the visitors went on a 12-0 run to lead, 62-50, with just under five minutes to play in the game. Adams State had a couple opportunities and pulled within seven markers, 64-57, with 2:55 to play but could get no closer.
The 'Rockers led after the first quarter, 18-13, and then went into halftime with a five-point edge, 38-33. Both squads each registered 12 points in the third period and the visitors outscored Adams State, 20-12, in the final frame.
South Dakota Mines shot 41.2 percent from the field Saturday, making good on 28-68 attempts, including 7-22 from the three-point line and converted 7-15 on free throws. They hauled in 37 rebounds, 14 assists, recorded 12 steals and earned two blocks.
Adams State hit 23-54 attempts to shoot 42.6 percent, adding 8-21 from downtown, and tacked on 3-4 from the foul line. They notched 29 rebounds, tallied 15 assists, six steals and recorded three blocks.
Ryan Weiss paced the Hardrockers with 20 point, five rebounds, one block and a steal.
Juneau Jones added 15 points, three assists, three steals and six rebounds; while
Naomi Hidalgo cashed in for 12 markers and five rebounds -- all offensive boards.
Kaela McClure led ASU with 10 points, followed by Patton Demps with nine and Stephanie Ruiz had seven.
Saturday's victory gives the Hardrockers a 6-0 all-time record.
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