DENVER, Colo. --- The South Dakota Mines men's soccer team will have its home opener this Saturday in Rapid City, South Dakota, as the Hardrockers play host to the MSU Denver Roadrunners at 1:30 p.m. at Dakota Field.

The Hardrockers opened the season two weeks ago, playing all their games in Colorado where they posted a 1-3 overall record and 0-2 RMAC record. After winning a double overtime nonconference game over Colorado Christian (2-1), South Dakota Mines fell to MSU Denver, 1-0, fell short to UCCS, 1-5, and were shutout by Colorado Mesa University, 4-0,

But the 'Rockers are back home to close out the season, first welcoming the Roadrunners in an RMAC rematch.

The Hardrockers credited the season's three goals to Garrett Cole, Ransom Hall and Philip Leano, while George Martinez has the team's only assist so far on the year.

In goal, Riley Dunne and Tyler Ring have split duties each appearing in two games. In the 22 shots faced Ring has 13 saves while Dunne has one save in the three shots faced.

The Roadrunners have an identical 1-3 overall record on the season and 1-2 mark in the RMAC. Their only win at the hands of the Hardrockers. MSUD dropped a non-conference game to CSU Pueblo, 3-0, and most recently dropped RMAC bouts to Westminster College and Regis University with matching 2-1 outcomes.

MSU Denver is led in scoring by Aaron Biggerstaff with two goals while Gianni Steijlen has notched one. Nick Jansen has spent all season as goalkeeper and has 12 saves in 19 shots faced.

Saturday game will be streamed live on the Hardrocker Network by logging onto www.gorockers.com.