Alamosa, Colo. – The Adams State Grizzlies defeated South Dakota Mines 88-70 in dominant fashion Saturday afternoon at the Den in Plachy Hall. Led by Taejhuan Hill's 26 points, the Grizzlies improved to 10-7 overall and 5-3 in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference.

Hill delivered a standout performance, shooting 10-for-16 from the field, 6-for-7 from the free-throw line, and grabbing 14 rebounds for her sixth double-double of the season. Hill's dominance in the paint was instrumental in Adams State maintaining control throughout the game, including scoring the first six points of the contest.

Jada Price added 12 points, while the Grizzlies' bench made a significant impact with 27 points, helping sustain a high tempo against the Hardrockers.

Offensive consistency was a hallmark for Adams State, which shot 50.8% from the field and 40% from three-point range. A dominant second quarter saw the Grizzlies outscore South Dakota Mines 18-6, building a lead they held for the remainder of the game. Defensively, Adams State forced 14 turnovers and converted them into 15 points.

South Dakota Mines, now 3-12 overall and 3-5 in RMAC play, was led by Savea Mansfield, who scored a game-high 28 points. The Hardrockers, however, struggled with shooting consistency, particularly in a second quarter where they connected on just three of 19 field-goal attempts.

With the victory, Adams State looks to carry its momentum on the road. The Grizzlies will face the CSU Pueblo Thunderwolves before returning home on Feb. 6.