South Dakota Mines men’s soccer qualified for the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tournament for the first time in program history after splitting two road matches, the South Dakota Mines Athletics announcement said Oct. 25. The Hardrockers’ next match is the RMAC quarterfinals Nov. 1 at either UCCS or Fort Lewis, with the opponent dependent on conference results and the start time listed as to be announced, according to the announcement.
South Dakota Mines lost 3-1 to Fort Lewis on Friday, Oct. 23, the announcement said. The Hardrockers then defeated Adams State 2-0 on Sunday to secure their tournament berth, according to the announcement.
Against Adams State, the Hardrockers scored in the 37th minute and added a second goal in the 63rd minute, the announcement said. South Dakota Mines recorded 28 shots in the match, its second-highest total of the season, and the goalkeeper made four saves for a fourth shutout, according to the announcement.
The win also set a program season record, surpassing the seven victories South Dakota Mines recorded in 2025, the announcement said. The team is scheduled to travel to UCCS or Fort Lewis for the quarterfinal, with the site and time not yet specified in the announcement.
