GOLDEN, Colo. - Peyton Sanders' second-half goal lifted #5 Colorado School of Mines to a 1-0 win over Westminster in dismal conditions at Stermole Stadium.

The Orediggers (10-1-1, 7-0-0 RMAC) remained unbeaten in conference play thanks to Sanders, who extended her goal scoring streak to three games. The game was played in a cold, steady rain which limited both teams at times and helped create Mines' goal as the Griffins (7-3-0, 4-2-0 RMAC) misplayed a slick ball.

After the first half saw Mines struggle to build possession and the two teams combine for only a single shot - Westminster's Skye Jefferies' bid over the bar - Mines did a complete 180 after halftime, outshooting the Griffins 11-4 in search of the winner. The breakthrough came in the 63rd minute off a creation by Emma Peterson, who pounded a long-range shot that rebounded off goalkeeper Hillary Weixler for Sanders to finish with a shot across her body.

That would be all Mines needed as Shannon Mooney made three saves and the Mines defense limited Westminster to five total shots in the game.

NOTABLES
- Mines' 7-0 RMAC start is the second-best in program history, trailing only their undefeated RMAC season in 2013.
- Sanders has scored in three straight games as she now has nine career goals.
- Peterson, a freshman, notched her first career assist on Mines' goal.
- Mooney recorded her 21st career shutout and her RMAC-leading sixth of the season.
- Mines won its 10th consecutive home game dating back to October 2017.
- Mines improved to 4-0 all-time against the Griffins.

NEXT UP
Mines will host Dixie State on Sunday for a 1:30 p.m. kickoff.