NABC Top 25 Rankings Dec. 10
D2CSC Media Poll Dec. 10
 
GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines men's basketball team was on the move once more this week in the latest national polls released Tuesday, as they cracked the Top 10 at #10 in the NABC Division II Coaches Poll while making significant gains in the D2 CSC Media Poll, surging all the up to #11.
 
The Orediggers (6-1, 2-0) went on the road to open Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action last weekend and picked up a pair of wins over Adams State and New Mexico Highlands by scores of 84-79 and 101-85.
 
Nova Southeastern, West Texas A&M, Washburn and West Liberty held fast in the top four spots of the Coaches Poll while Ferris State ascended to fifth after DBU stumbled and slipped all the way to 15th. After receiving votes the last several editions of the poll, MSU Denver debuted in the Top 25 this week at #23 while CSU Pueblo earned votes.
 
Meanwhile in the media poll, the same five teams occupied the top five this week but were ordered a little differently. The Sharks and Buffs remained 1-2 while the Ichabods and Hilltoppers traded places in third in fourth with the Bulldogs remaining in fifth. The Roadrunners also debuted at 24th alongside Florida Southern this week.
 
The Orediggers continue RMAC play this week as they return to Lockridge Arena for matchups Saturday and Monday against Colorado Mesa and Westminster.
 
Fans can keep up with Mines men's basketball on X and Instagram at @minesmbb. They can also keep up with Colorado School of Mines Athletics all year long on Facebook, X and Instagram using the handle @MinesAthletics.