RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines Men's Basketball hits the road on Saturday afternoon to play Chadron State at 3 p.m.

Series History

Chadron State is 118-69 all-time against South Dakota Mines. This is the second-most played game in Hardrocker history behind Black Hills State. The Hardrockers broke a five-game losing streak with a 53-47 win over the Eagles on Jan. 28, 2025 at the King Center. The last time South Dakota Mines won in Chadron was on Jan. 22, 2022.

About the Eagles

Through eight games, Chadron State is 2-6 and 0-1 in the RMAC. Their two wins came over UMary and Northern State earlier this season. On Thursday night, the Eagles fell 67-90 at #21 Black Hills State. Isaiah Randolph recorded 21 points for the Eagles in that game.

Randolph leads Chadron State with 11.7 points per game. On the boards, Luka Djurovic is averaging 7.1 rebounds per game, the seventh-best mark in the RMAC. He is also averaging nine points per game. The Eagles were picked seventh in the RMAC Preseason Poll.

About the Hardrockers

South Dakota Mines comes into this game with a 2-6 overall record and 0-1 RMAC record. After defeating Minot State on Nov. 29, South Dakota Mines fell 76-104 to Black Hills State on Tuesday. Jason Lee had a historic night for the Hardrockers with 42 points scored. That is the second-most points scored in an NCAA DII game this season.

Lee is averaging 18.8 points per game this season for South Dakota Mines, the third-best average in the conference. His 50 assists is first in the RMAC and fourth in NCAA DII this season. Gray Thompson leads the team with 6.9 rebounds and is third with 11.3 points per game. The Hardrockers were picked 15^th in the RMAC Preseason Poll.

Game Information
South Dakota Mines Hardrockers (2-6, 0-1 RMAC) at Chadron State Eagles (2-6, 0-1 RMAC)
Date & Time: December 6, 2025 • 3 p.m.
Location: Chicoine Center
Live Coverage: Livestream | Live Stats

What's Next

The Hardrockers will return home next week to face Colorado Christian on Dec. 11, followed by CSU Pueblo on Dec. 13. After they face Bethany on Dec. 18, the Hardrockers will take the rest of the year off until Jan. 8.