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Men's Soccer Luke Kotcher, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications

Soccer Wraps Up Regular Season with Fort Lewis and Adams State

RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines Soccer wraps up the regular season this weekend against Fort Lewis and Adams State on the road.

Series History

The Hardrockers have never defeated Fort Lewis as the Skyhawks hold a 10-0 record. Last season in Rapid City, Fort Lewis defeated South Dakota Mines 5-1.

Against Adams State, the Rockers are 6-6-5 since 2013. They have won their last three matchups with the Grizzlies, including a 6-0 win over Adams State on Sept. 20 at Dakota Fields. Nickolas North recorded three assists in that contest.

About the Skyhawks

Fort Lewis is 8-4-2 overall with a 5-2 RMAC record. Last weekend, they fell to #7 CSU Pueblo 0-2 but rebounded with a 7-1 victory at Colorado School of Mines. In just four contests at home, the Skyhawks are 3-1 this season.

William Bretvik's eight goals are third in the RMAC this season. Simão Agostinho is fifth in the conference with 1.33 points per game, while his 3.07 shots per game is third. Fort Lewis' 2.286 goals per game ranks third in the conference.

Due to rain in Durango, Friday's game between South Dakota Mines and Fort Lewis was moved to Community Hospital Unity Field in Grand Junction, Colorado. The Hardrockers and Skyhawks will begin at 4 p.m.

About the Grizzlies

Coming into the weekend, Adams State is 2-10-1 overall and 1-6 in the RMAC. They won their first RMAC match of the season last week over Colorado School of Mines. Their only other win of the season was a 1-0 victory at Wayland Baptist on Sept. 12.

Goalkeeper Bryan Amezcua's 7.91 saves per game is first in NCAA DII. Adams State has scored just seven goals this season, two of them coming from both Hector Herrera and Kaidin Reese.

About the Hardrockers

South Dakota Mines is 7-4-4 overall and 3-3-2 in the RMAC. They are in fifth place with two contests remaining on their schedule. This past week, they earned one point with a 3-3 draw against Colorado Mesa on Oct. 18. They were beaten by Westminster on Oct. 16 at Dakota Fields.

Lucas Miranda leads the team and is second in the RMAC with 10 goals this season. Shon West is first in the conference and third in NCAA DII with 10 total assists. North's 22 total points is third in the RMAC, while Miranda's 21 is fourth. North is third in the RMAC with 23 total shots on goal.

Weekend Information

Game 1: South Dakota Mines Hardrockers (7-4-4, 3-3-2 RMAC) at Fort Lewis Skyhawks (8-4-2, 5-2 RMAC)
Date & Time: October 23, 2026 • 6 p.m.
Location: Dirks Field
Live Coverage: Livestream | Live Stats

Game 2: South Dakota Mines Hardrockers (7-4-4, 3-3-2 RMAC) at Adams State Grizzlies (2-10-1, 1-6 RMAC)
Date & Time: October 25, 2026 • 11 a.m.
Location: ASU Soccer Field
Live Coverage: Livestream | Live Stats

What's Next

After a Hardrocker bye next Wednesday, the RMAC Tournament first round is scheduled for Nov. 1, should the Hardrockers make it.
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Players Mentioned

Nickolas North

#9 Nickolas North

F
5' 9"
Junior
Lucas Miranda

#32 Lucas Miranda

F
5' 9"
Freshman
Shon West

#3 Shon West

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6' 1"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Nickolas North

#9 Nickolas North

5' 9"
Junior
F
Lucas Miranda

#32 Lucas Miranda

5' 9"
Freshman
F
Shon West

#3 Shon West

6' 1"
Junior
D