SIOUX FALLS, S.D. --- The Hardrocker Men's Basketball team played their first game in the east/west challenge on Friday morning, falling to Augustana.
How It Happened – The first half was not a good shooting half for either team, with South Dakota Mines hitting 12-32 and Augustana hitting 14-39. The Vikings would go into the locker room with a 7-point lead thanks to 12 Hardrocker turnovers and 15 points off of them.
The second half was a battle, with the Hardrockers cutting it to within a couple of possesions, several times, including going on a 10-0 run, however the Hardrockers were not able to keep it up and Augustana closed the game on an 18-0 run, pulling away late for the 82-60 defeat.
Leaders – Kolten Mortensen led the team with 16 points on 6-10 shooting…
Brevin Walter added 14 points and five rebounds…
Kolton Frugoli led the team with 10 rebounds and 7 assists.
Up Next – South Dakota Mines finishes up the east/west challenge on Saturday afternoon, taking on MSU Moorhead at noon.
About South Dakota Mines
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) and NCAA Division II offering 10 men's and women's varsity intercollegiate athletic programs. The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference is a premier NCAA Division II conference with 15 members, as well as four associate members, located in the states of California, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Utah.
