by RAPID CITY, S.D. – On Saturday evening, the South Dakota Mines men’s basketball team took on the Grizzlies from Adams State University.
The two offenses controlled this one, combining for 160 points with Alejandro Rama leading the Hardrockers, but it wasn’t enough on this night as the Hardrockers were bested by the Grizzlies.
HOW IT HAPPENED
In the first half, the two teams’ offenses were rolling, but were matching each other virtually point for point after a hot start from the Hardrockers gave them a 10 point, 23-13 lead. Adams State would fight their way back into it, cutting the lead to 28-26, but a Kolton Frugoli traditional three-point play expanded it to 31-26. The offenses wouldn’t slow down, but at half, the Grizzlies led 45-42.
In the second half, the two would continue to battle and Adams State led by five, 65-60 with 9:43 remaining. Afrter a 16-point first half, Alejandro Rama continued to lead the Hardrockers to outscore the Grizzlies over the next several minutes, tying it up at 72 after a Brannagh Walsh basket. Adams State would outscore the Hardrockers again over the next few minutes, taking a 79-73 lead with under a minute to play. Adams State would make its free throws down the stretch and pull out the 83-77 win, sending the Hardrockers to defeat.
NOTES
Alejandro Rama led the team with 28 points and shot 11 of 25
