GOLDEN, Colo. - Jaclyn Knott's second-minute goal held up as #6 Colorado School of Mines advanced to the RMAC Tournament final with a 1-0 win over MSU Denver.

The Orediggers (18-2) will aim to win their sixth consecutive RMAC Tournament cup on Sunday when they host CSU-Pueblo, a 3-2 winner over Regis in the other semifinal, at noon.

Knott needed only 1:27 to score her fourth goal of the postseason, turning and converting Acacia Ortiz' endline cross with a deflection off the goalkeeper from close range.

That would end up being the only goal of the game, but Mines was close several more times. Peyton Sanders forced an Erica Torres tip save over the bar early in the half, and Knott had a second-half goal disallowed for offsides. Metro's best chance was their first shot of the game as Brenda Vazquez challenged Sam Zumbro at the post.

NOTABLES
- Mines has won the last five RMAC Tournaments and will host the final for the fourth consecutive year. They have never met CSU-Pueblo in the postseason. The Thunderwolves will make their first final appearance since 2007.
- Mines took the first 10 shots of the game on the way to a 13-8 advantage, including 11-4 in the first half.
- Knott's goal was her team-best 10th of the season, and fourth of the postseason after her hat trick in the quarterfinals against Western State.
- Ortiz's assist was her seventh of the year, tying her for the team lead with Emily Garnier. 
- The clean sheet was Zumbro's seventh of the year as she made three saves. Mines has had 14 shutouts overall.
- Mines extended its home winning streak to 17 straight games.
- The Orediggers improved to 10-7-7 all-time against MSU Denver. It was the third straight year they had met in the RMAC Tournament, with Mines winning all three.