By: Nash Loibl, Advanced Graduate Assistant / Strategic Communications
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Week One Schedule
| Tuesday, December 3 |
| Black Hills State University at South Dakota Mines |
7:30 PM |
| Thursday, December 5 |
| Regis University at New Mexico Highlands University |
7:00 PM |
| South Dakota Mines at Chadron State College |
7:00 PM |
| Colorado School of Mines at Adams State University |
7:30 PM |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs at Colorado Mesa University |
7:30 PM |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver at Fort Lewis College |
7:30 PM |
| Colorado Christian University at Western Colorado University |
7:30 PM |
| Colorado State University Pueblo at Westminster University |
7:30 PM |
| Saturday, December 7 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo at Western Colorado University |
3:00 PM |
| University of Colorado Colorado Springs at Westminster University |
3:00 PM |
| Regis University at Fort Lewis College |
3:00 PM |
| Colorado School of Mines at New Mexico Highlands University |
3:00 PM |
| Colorado Christian University at Colorado Mesa University |
3:00 PM |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver at Adams State University |
3:00 PM |
| Chadron State College at Black Hills State University |
3:00 PM |
Lead Stories
Week Four Players of the Week
- The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference announced its Week 4 RMAC Men’s Basketball Player of the Week awards on Monday. New Mexico Highland’s Kenard Richardson earns the league’s latest Offensive Player of the Week honor, while Regis’ Trey Bryant grabs the Defensive Player of the Week award.
- Richardson led the Cowboys to a 2-0 weekend as New Mexico Highlands defeated Western New Mexico and Western Colorado. In Tuesday’s matchup against the Mustangs, Richardson scored 19 points on 58% shooting. In addition to his scoring total, the Richmond, Virginia native grabbed five offensive rebounds, one assist, and a three-point make. Richardson kept his offensive output going against conference foe Western Colorado, scoring 17 points on 64% shooting while collecting eight total rebounds and three assists. With the help of Richardson, New Mexico Highlands sits atop the early season RMAC standings with a record of 6-1.
- Bryant showcased his defensive ability against Northern New Mexico and Saint Martin’s as Regis split their games over the weekend. In Friday’s contest against Northern New Mexico, Bryant recorded five defensive rebounds, two blocks, and one steal, leading Regis to a 58-53 victory. As a squad, the Rangers limited the Eagles to 35% shooting and forced 14 turnovers. The next day, Bryant recorded two more blocks, another steal, and five more defensive rebounds, as the Rangers fell to Saint Martin’s 76-71. For the weekend, the Springfield, Oregon native tallied 48 minutes of action, 22 points, 13 total rebounds, four blocks, and two steals.
Colorado School of Mines Chosen as 2024 RMAC Men’s Basketball Preseason Favorite
- Colorado School of Mines is the preseason favorite, following the results of the 2024 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Orediggers top the preseason poll with 11 first-place votes and 191 total points. The poll was voted on by the league’s head coaches, who were not permitted to vote for their teams.
Colorado School of Mines Leads RMAC Institutions in Latest NABC National Poll
- Colorado School of Mines leads all RMAC institutions in the latest National Association of Basketball Coaches, checking in at No. 15. The Orediggers currently hold a 4-1 overall record to start the 2024-25 season which ranks fourth in the RMAC.
- MSU Denver received votes in the NABC poll but is not nationally ranked.