GOLDEN, CO- The Cougars began Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play on Saturday as they took on Mines in a doubleheader at Jim Darden Field in Golden. The Orediggers proved too much on this day, claiming both contests by scores of 14-2 and 12-1. 

GAME ONE 
CCU struck first in game one, as Luke Thompson singled home Kade Carney for an early 1-0 lead. Mines struck back for a pair in the first followed by three in the second for a 5-1 lead. They snagged a 7-1 lead heading into the fourth as the Cougars needed to respond. 

Jonny Tewinkle drew a run back in the fourth, smacking a double to score Major Maydon who had singled to lead off the inning. The home team went on a tear from there, pulling away to claim a 14-2 victory. 

GAME TWO
Once again it was CCU that got on the board first in the second contest, plating William Brassil on an RBI double from Aaron Morgan. However, a grand slam in the third broke things open for Mines as they began to take control of the contest. 

The Orediggers continued to put runs up as they scored seven runs in the fourth and fifth to grab a 12-1 lead. The offense tried to rally but could not get the runs across as Mines claimed the win by a final score of 12-1. 

The Cougars close their series at Mines on March 11 as they take on the Orediggers with first pitch at 12 p.m. MST from Jim Darden Field.