RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines Women's Basketball is on the road this week to face MSU Denver and Colorado School of Mines.

Series History

MSU Denver is 13-6 all-time against South Dakota Mines. They split their season series last season after the Hardrockers won in Denver on Feb. 15, 2025. Before their win last year, MSU Denver had won seven of the previous eight meetings.

The Hardrockers are 7-13 all-time versus Colorado School of Mines. After winning their lone matchup last season, the Orediggers had won eight straight games against the Hardrockers.

About the Roadrunners

MSU Denver is 4-8 overall and 2-2 in the RMAC this season. They have won two of their last three games, with their lone loss to #3 Lubbock Christian. Their last game was a 121-49 win on Dec. 20 against Manhattan Christian. The Roadrunners have lost four games to teams receiving votes in the top 25 this season.

Mikylah Espinosa leads the team with 15.6 points per game this season. Jadyn Watts is averaging 6.9 rebounds per game, while Brainna Sealy has 6.3. Their 76.8 total points per game ranks first in the RMAC this season. MSU Denver is shooting 37.7% from three-point range, the sixth-best mark in NCAA DII.

About the Orediggers

Through 15 games, Colorado School of Mines is 7-8 overall and 2-2 in the RMAC. The Orediggers have won three straight games over Hawaii Pacific, Nelson and Northern New Mexico. Four of their eight losses this season came to top 25 teams. The one common opponents between both teams is Nebraska Kearney, who defeated the Orediggers 72-70.

Sofia Baldessari's 16.7 points per game leads the Orediggers so far this season. Her 7.3 rebounds per game is also first on the team. Both marks are top six in the RMAC. Both the Orediggers team three-point and opponent three-point percentage are third in the conference.

About the Hardrockers

South Dakota Mines goes to Denver 5-7 overall and 3-1 in the RMAC. The Hardrockers defeated Black Hills State, Chadron State and Colorado Christian before falling to CSU Pueblo and Nebraska Kearney. They defeated Minnesota Crookston on Sunday 80-79 after a Savea Mansfield game-winning shot with three seconds left. Mansfield joined the 1,000 point club in that game.

Mansfield leads the Hardrockers with 17.3 points per game. Her 51.7 field goal percentage is fourth in the RMAC. Morning Grace Spotted Bear is averaging 13.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Addison Miranda's 2.8 three-pointers per game is first in the RMAC. Her 35.1 minutes per game is first in the conference through 12 games played.

Weekend Information

Jan. 8: South Dakota Mines at MSU Denver at 5:30 p.m.
Location: Auraria Event Center
Live Coverage: Livestream | Live Stats

Jan. 10: South Dakota Mines at Colorado School of Mines at 1 p.m.
Location: Lockridge Arena
Live Coverage: Livestream | Live Stats

What's Next

The Hardrockers return home on Jan. 15 to face Fort Lewis at 5:30 p.m. After a game at home on Jan. 17 against Adams State, the Hardrockers will be on the road for five of their next six games.