ALAMOSA, Colo. -- An attack through the air early helped lead the ground troops in the second half for the South Dakota Hardrockers on Saturday afternoon as they defeated the Adams State Grizzlies 63-9.

The Hardrockers amassed 522 yards on 69 plays while the Grizzlies had 59 plays for 236 yards. South Dakota Mines had 18 completed passes for 256 yards while ASU only connected on eight pass plays for 119 yards. Both teams carried the ball 41 times with the Hardrockers combining for 257 yards and the Grizzlies only had 117.

The Hardrockers took a 14-0 lead after the first quarter before they scored a 31 yard field goal from Zachary Survillas. 

The Hardrockers doubled their score to make the score 28-3 before Montanta Neustadter  completed an eight-yard pass to Jamarri Wright to make the score 28-9. The Hardrockers scored with 29 seconds in the half to make the score 35-9.

SD Mines scored two touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters. 

Adams State