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No. 3/No. 4 CSU Pueblo shut out South Dakota Mines, 31-0, to improve to 10-0 and tie the school record with its 33rd straight Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference win. The ThunderWolves’ defense limited the Hardrockers to 24 rushing yards and forced three turnovers, while the offense built an early lead. The win sets up an undefeated showdown with No. 5 Western Colorado for the conference championship.

By the Numbers
  • CSU Pueblo: 10-0 overall, 8-0 in the RMAC.
  • 33 consecutive RMAC victories, tying the school record.
  • 424-184 edge in total yards; 256-24 advantage in rushing yards.
  • Three takeaways for CSU Pueblo: two interceptions and one fumble recovery.
  • 20 straight road wins, the longest active streak in NCAA Division II.
Yes, But

CSU Pueblo also committed three turnovers, including two fumbles and an interception. Coach Philip Vigil said the team needs to clean up its late-game ball security, even as he praised the defense and the offense’s efficiency.

State of Play
  • CSU Pueblo and Western Colorado are both 10-0 overall and 8-0 in conference play.
  • The teams meet next Saturday in Pueblo, with the RMAC title on the line.
What's Next

The ThunderWolves host Western Colorado on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m. A win would give CSU Pueblo its third consecutive RMAC title and establish a new school record with 34 straight conference victories.

Bottom Line

CSU Pueblo heads into its biggest game of the season unbeaten, with its defense setting the tone. The next win would turn a record-tying streak into a new mark—and secure another conference championship.