GOLDEN, Colo. - #6 Colorado School of Mines began 2016 with a bang, dominating Dixie State in a 3-0 shutout.
Ashi Geberkidane got Mines on the board first, and
David Boldt and freshman
Ford Edwards added tallies as the Orediggers (1-0) held a 21-13 shots advantage and owned possession for most of the game.
Geberkidane's goal came on an open look generated by
Nikolaus Grotz's superb cross from the right at 26', and Boldt slammed home
Jason Zobott's rebounded shot a minute later to make it 2-0.
Edwards punctuated a terrific debut with his goal at 80' after
Jordyn McGrath completed a run up the right side and slotted it to space for an easy finish.
Freshman
Leo Chely (1-0) got the call in goal and was excellent with six saves.
NOTABLES
- Zobott, Geberkidane, and
Ben Overholt were the most active Orediggers up front with three shots apiece.
- Geberkidane's goal was his first since 2014 after he missed most of 2015 with an injury. Boldt's goal was his second as an Oredigger.
- McGrath's assist marked his first career point.
- Grotz's assist marked the 24th of his career. The junior sits fifth on the Mines all-time list in helpers.
- Mines led 10-6 on shots in the first half and 11-7 in the second. Dixie held a 4-3 edge on corners.
- Dixie State goalkeeper Brad Trella kept his side in the game with seven saves.
NEXT UP
Mines hosts #14 St. Edward's on Sunday in a nationally-broadcast game on ESPN3 at noon.
