South Dakota Mines Turns Back Cowgirls In Rapid City

Las Vegas, New Mexico - New Mexico Highlands battled South Dakota Mines through two competitive sets Saturday afternoon before falling to the Hardrockers in straight sets, 25-21, 25-22, 25-14, at the King Center. The Cowgirls (3-20, 1-9 RMAC) stayed within striking distance throughout the opening two sets but were unable to break through against South Dakota Mines (17-5, 7-3 RMAC). New Mexico Highlands turned in its strongest offensive performance in the second set, recording 15 kills while hitting .323, but the Hardrockers held on for the narrow three-point victory before pulling away in the third set to complete the sweep....