LAKEWOOD, CO- It was a blustery fall day as the Cougars took on Colorado School of Mines at Trailblazer Stadium on Thursday morning. A goal in the first half from the Orediggers turned out to be the difference as they held on for a 1-0 victory. 

Mines started on the front foot offensively as they held a majority of the possession to begin play. Colorado Christian remained steady defensively though as they repelled each attack well. However, a short corner in the 25th minute resulted in a look from a Mines attacker, and she slotted home a goal from distance to give her team the lead. Keeper Alana Lopp made a pair of saves to close the half with the visitors leading 1-0. 

The wind picked up in the second half as the two teams battled for control. Skylee Deladurantaye got off a shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the Mines keeper was there for the save. The Orediggers hit the woodwork twice in the closing minutes, but the game ended in a 1-0 victory for the visitors. 

Colorado Christian will be back in action on October 15 as they take on Adams State at 2:30 p.m. MST.