NCAA Division II Women's Basketball Polls: WBCA | D2SIDA

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines Women's Basketball continued to improve its ranking in both national polls released on Tuesday following another 2-0 weekend.
 
The Orediggers rose three spots into a tie for #12 in the Women's Basketball Coaches' Association's (WBCA) NCAA Division II Top 25. Mines also improved from #18 to #14 in the Women's Basketball Division II Media Poll sponsored by D2SIDA. The surge followed a 72-58 win at Black Hills State on Saturday and an 84-68 victory at South Dakota Mines on Saturday. Megan Van de Graaf was the individual star of the weekend, averaging 24 points per game on 60-percent shooting which included 25 points at BHSU which touts the #1 defense in the RMAC.
 
Undefeated Ashland remained the consensus #1 team in NCAA Division II by collecting every first-place vote available. Mines remained the only team from the RMAC to appear on the national lists. Within the South Central Region, Texas Woman's was #3 in the media poll and #4 in the coaches' poll. Angelo State dropped to #21 in the media poll and completely out of the coaches' poll. Also notable was Nebraska-Kearney which the Orediggers faced in their 2022-23 home opener. The Lopers were ranked #11 in both national polls.

Mines opens a three-game home stand this Friday against Colorado Mesa at Lockridge Arena. Tipoff is slated for 5:30 p.m. It's also the annual "Rock the Lock" night with numerous giveaways and contests for all fans in attendance. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Free live stats and video on the RMAC Network will also be offered at www.minesathletics.com.
 
Fans can keep up with Mines women's basketball on Twitter and Instagram at @MinesWBB. They can also keep up with Colorado School of Mines Athletics all year long on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the handle @MinesAthletics.­­­