DENVER, Colo. – A buzzer-beating three-pointer at the end of regulation by Laura Tyree and another career night from Emily Bailey gives the Colorado School of Mines a 82-79 victory at #22 Regis University on Friday, February 3.

Mines (14-11, 10-6) sweeps the season series from the crosstown rival Rangers (16-4, 11-4) with tonight's victory at the Regis Fieldhouse. Just like in the first meeting, it was redshirt sophomore Emily Bailey who did the heavy lifting as she scored a career-high 29 points.

Down 71-68 and the clock ticking down in regulation, senior point guard Laura Tyree took a contested pass at the top of the key and launched a three-pointer over a RU defender. The shot hit off the backboard, hit front end of the rim and fell in to push the game into overtime. 

Then, with around a minute left in overtime, Tyree drove down the left side of the lane. Her decisive drive forced RU to send a double team her way which then left Anna Kollmorgen wide open for an easy layup to put Mines up 80-79. Regis had one last chance to steal the game, but the Orediggers were able to force a turnover and Emily Bailey iced the game out at the free throw line.

After an initial slow start, both teams picked up the pace near the end of the first quarter which stretched into the second quarter. While Mines grabbed a brief lead, 15-14, Regis led most of the opening half. 

The Rangers maintained that almost to halftime, but Emily Bailey capped her 11-point first half with a layup with 1:13 left to put Mines up 34-33 at intermission. 

As the game moved into the second half, Mines continued to lead as they eventually pushed its advantage out as much as seven points (52-45) late in the third quarter. Regis eventually whittled the Mines advantage down, and both teams traded the lead back-and-forth throughout the final period of regular time.

Notables
-    The victory over Regis tonight was notable for two reasons. First, Mines swept the season series over their crosstown rival. The Orediggers defeated RU 71-56 earlier this season in Golden.
-    Second, it's the Orediggers' second victory over a nationally ranked team this season. Mines defeated then-#4 Florida Southern back on November 25.
-    After scoring a game-high 19 points in the first encounter, Emily Bailey exploded for a career-high 29 points tonight. The Dalles, Ore. native pulled down five boards, blocked three shots and was a perfect 7-for-7 at the charity stripe.
-    While Laura Tyree was key during "winning time," she was consistent throughout has she had 17 points and three assists. She was also 3-5 from downtown.
-    Anna Kollmorgen nearly had her second consecutive double-double as she chipped in 10 points and nine rebounds tonight.
-    Elizabeth Tomon also head a near double-double with 13 points and eight rebounds.
-    Paige Husa had a huge 11 points off the bench as she finished 3-5 from deep.

Up Next 
Mines will put its three-game winning streak on the line tomorrow evening at Chadron State. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.