RAPID CITY, S.D. – After defeating #11 CSU Pueblo on Sunday, South Dakota Mines Soccer is on the road this weekend at MSU Denver on Friday and Colorado Christian on Sunday.
Series History
MSU Denver is 16-1 all-time against South Dakota Mines dating back to 2015. The lone Hardrockers win came on Oct. 14, 2016, in Denver, Colorado. That was a 2-1 win for the Hardrockers. Since then, MSU Denver has won 13 straight games over South Dakota Mines.
In 18 matchups, Colorado Chrisitan is 9-7-2 all-time versus South Dakota Mines. These two teams faced back on Sept. 4 in Lakewood, Colorado. The Hardrockers drew with the Cougars 1-1 after falling in seven straight matchups.
About the Roadrunners
MSU Denver is 4-2-5 overall and 2-0-1 in the RMAC this season. They topped Colorado School of Mines 3-0 last week at the Assembly Athletic Complex. The Roadrunners also drew #15 Fort Lewis 1-1 on Oct. 5.
Adan Perez and Matt Vogel both have three goals for the Roadrunners this season. Robert Sumner has five points with one goal and three assists. Goalkeeper Nick McNeil has allowed 12 goals with 33 saves made in 11 games started this season. The Roadrunners were picked sixth in the RMAC Preseason Poll.
About the Cougars
In 10 games played, Colorado Chrisitan is 2-7-1, but they are at the top of the RMAC With a 2-0 conference record. They are coming off a 2-1 win at Adams State and a 3-1 victory against Colorado School of Mines. Before those games, the Cougars were winless this season.
Lucas Peruzo leads the team with five goals and 15 shots. Goalkeeper Campbell Wolfgram has played in the last three matches for the Cougars. So far this season, he has a 2-2-1 record with a .700 save percentage this season. Colorado Christian was picked to finish ninth in the RMAC Preseason Poll.
About the Hardrockers
In their last game, South Dakota Mines recorded their best win in program history with a 2-0 clean sheet over #11 CSU Pueblo.
Rider Grow scored the game-winning goal in the 59
th minute, while
Sawyer Rueckert put it away with a goal in the 71
st minute. That win ended a three-game losing streak for the Hardrockers and improved their record to 6-3-2 and 1-2 in the RMAC.
Nickolas North is first on the team and second in the RMAC with seven goals this season. He also has two assists, 19 shots and 11 shots on goal.
Parker Yocom and
Alvin Udoto both have four goals. The Hardrockers have 16 different goal scorers this season.
Daniel Freitas started the last two games for the Hardrockers. So far this year, he has 10 saves and a .909 save percentage.
Weekend Information
Game 1: South Dakota Mines Hardrockers (6-3-2, 1-2 RMAC) at MSU Denver Roadrunners (4-2-5, 2-0-1 RMAC)
Date & Time: October 17, 2025 • 6 p.m.
Location: Assembly Athletic Complex – Soccer
Live Coverage: Livestream |
Live Stats
Game 2: South Dakota Mines Hardrockers (6-3-2, 1-2 RMAC) at Colorado Chrisitan Cougars (2-7-1, 2-0 RMAC)
Date & Time: October 19, 2025 • 1:30 p.m.
Location: Trailblazer Stadium
Live Coverage: Livestream |
Live Stats
What's Next
South Dakota Mines will stay on the road next weekend to play Westminster on Oct. 24, followed by Colorado Mesa on Oct. 26. They will return home on Oct. 30 to face #18 Fort Lewis at 5 p.m.
