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Events and Results

Events and Results

Odle vs Gillette CC '26
Bailee Walls
3
Winner Rocky Mountain RMC (2-0-2, 0-0-0)
2
South Dakota Mines SDM (2-1-1, 0-0-0)
Winner
Rocky Mountain RMC
(2-0-2, 0-0-0)
3
Final
2
South Dakota Mines SDM
(2-1-1, 0-0-0)
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Rocky Mountain RMC 1 2 3
South Dakota Mines SDM 1 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Brandon Stinson: Assistant AD for Athletic Communications

(RV) Rocky Men’s Soccer Snags 3-2 Exhibition Victory Over South Dakota Mines

RAPID CITY, S.D.- A two-goal performance from freshman Evan Odle and a late game-winner from junior Caleb Brannan propelled the Battlin' Bears to a 3-2 exhibition victory over NCAA DII South Dakota Mines.  

Although the contest does not affect Rocky's record or season statistics, the Battlin' Bears snag great momentum as they enter their final weekend of the non-conference schedule, doubling their season goal count while rotating in 22 different players into the match. 

How it Happened
Freshman forward Evan Odle opened the scoring in the 21st minute, striking a shot into the top-left corner off a setup from Espoir Mayele to put Rocky ahead 1-0. South Dakota Mines struggled to generate chances in open play, but equalized in the 30th minute on a converted penalty kick, sending the teams into halftime tied 1-1. Rocky dominated the early pace, outshooting the Hardrockers 9-3 in the opening 45 minutes.

South Dakota Mines struck first in the second half, converting a close shot in the 57th minute to take a 2-1 lead. Just nine minutes later, it was the freshman Odle who knotted the score, taking matters into his own hands with an unassisted goal in the 66th minute. The game-winner would come in the 75th minute, as Rocky would capitalize on a yellow card by South Dakota Mines, as junior Caleb Brannan would sneak a low shot past the Hardrocker keeper to put the Battlin' Bears up for good. 

Notable Statistics
Rocky outshot South Dakota Mines 14-8 on the afternoon, holding an 8-3 advantage in shots on frame while earning five corner kicks. Evan Odle and Manny Mendez paced the attack with three shots apiece, each putting two on target.

Up Next
Rocky (1-0-2) wraps up its non-conference schedule on Saturday afternoon with a neutral-site clash against Dakota Wesleyan.
 
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