RAPID CITY, S.D. --- The South Dakota Mines women's basketball team hosts Black Hills State on Monday in a non-conference matchup as they look to get in the win column.
Series History
vs. Black Hills State
- This is the 108th meeting between these two schools, and the Hardrockers hold a 55-52 advantage all-time.
- Lately, the Hardrockers have had the advantage, winning three of the last four matchups.
- The two teams split last seasons' matchups, but South Dakota Mines won the most recent matchup in Rapid City, 61-59.
Gold Nuggets
- Piper Bauer is leading the Hardrockers, averaging 11.4 points per game.
- Sydnee Durtsche leads the team in rebounding, averaging 5.8 rebounds per game, and is also averaging 1.4 steals per game.
- Bailey Johnson and Madelyn Heiser each are shooting over 40% from three-point range early on in the season.
Scouting Report
BHSU
- Black Hills State is receiving votes after a good 4-1 start to the season.
- They have won three-in-a-row since their lone loss on the season.
- Danica Kocer is leading the team, averaging 15.6 points per game on 43% shooting from the field, and over 35% from three-point range.
- Overall, four women shoot 35% or better from three for the Yellowjackets.
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.
