The University of Sioux Falls recorded their third sub-60% shooting performance this season to outscore South Dakota School of Mines Friday night and secure a 72-56 victory, snapping a four-game win streak by the Hardrockers in Rapid City, S.D. With the win, the Cougars move to 13-8 while SDSM&T drops to 13-11.

After starting the same five players in each of the last 10 games, USF adjusted the lineup and it proved to be beneficial for the Cougars.

It was freshmen Bryan Kielpinski and Bretson McNeal in the first half. The two took full advantage of their first starts, combining to go 7-10 from the field to account for 21 of USF's first half points.

The Hardrockers actually claimed the lead on two separate occasions during the first half, near the 16:00 and 13:00 minute marks. However, David Maxwell's jumper tied it up with 12:15 to play and sparked a 15-4 run by the Cougars.

USF finished the half strong and a big 3-pointer from McNeal with just under a minute to play gave them a 13 point lead that would make for a 43-30 advantage at the break.

The Cougars opened the second half on a 14-4 run, stretching their lead to 23 points on multiple instances, which is as large as it would be. USF maintained a 20-point cushion the next 13 minutes of the game, only dipping below the mark in the final 60 seconds of the contest, as the Cougars recorded their 10^th win in their last 11 games.

USF finished the game connecting on 63% of their attempts, while holding the Hardrockers to 41% shooting. They also outshot SDSM&T at the line, where went 12-14, as the Hardrockers went 15-22.

In addition to the shooting supremacy, the Cougars outrebounded their opponent for the 18^th time this season.

The Hardrockers had three players in double-digits in Michael Dietz, Tanner Friesen and Nathan Jacobson. Friesen lead SDSM&T with 12 points, while Jacobson and Dietz recorded 11 and 10, respectively.

USF's adjustments to the lineup proved to be of value, specifically in the front court, as Holland and McNeal accounted for two of the Cougars' three players in double-figures. McNeal went 4-6 from downtown and was a perfect 2-2 at the free throw line to set a new career high of 16 points. James Rader, who normally starts, played a very inspired game off the bench, posting 16 points and five rebounds in 22 minutes of play. He finished 7-8 from the floor. Holland was perfect from the field tonight. He connected on three of three attempts from behind the arc and one of one from the field to finish 4-4 and 2-2 at the stripe for 13 points, one shy of his career high. He also added three rebounds and a new career high with five steals.

The Cougars return to action tomorrow when they face Black Hills State in Spearfish, S.D. Tip-off is set for 7p.m.