GOLDEN, Colo. - Emily Garnier's first-half penalty kick was the only score #23 Colorado School of Mines needed to get past West Texas A&M, 1-0, on Saturday.

The Orediggers (2-0) recorded their second straight shutout in a game that was delayed for 48 minutes by lightning midway through the first half.

The Lady Buffs' (0-2) best chance came in the sixth minute when Marlene van Mourik forced a superb point-blank reaction save from Sam Zumbro. Jennifer Kendall nearly scored for Mines the same way a minute later, but goalkeeper Courtney Dippel was equal to it.

After the delay came with 12:27 remaining in the first half, Haley Cole was taken down on a run in the box, and Garnier stepped up and rifled home the PK to go up 1-0. 

The second half was largely uneventful as both midfields battled for possession, with Cari Smith's speculative long-range curler tipped over the bar by Dippel at 77' being the best chance of the half.

NOTABLES
- Mines led 11-5 on shots, holding West Texas A&M to a single chance in the first half.
- Garnier's penalty kick was the fourth goal of her career as she improved to 3-for-3 from the spot.
- Zumbro made two saves to earn the clean sheet, the eighth of her career. Mines' defense was smothering as they allowed only two Lady Buff shots to reach Zumbro.
- Mines dominated possession in their offensive third and held an 8-1 corner kick advantage.

NEXT UP
Mines will head to southern California for two games, visiting Cal State San Bernardino on Sept. 9 and UC San Diego on Sept. 11. Mines returns home Sept. 16 for their RMAC opener against MSU Denver.