GOLDEN, Colo. - First-half goals by Jordan Barnhart and Giselle Sawaged helped #10 Colorado School of Mines overcome an early Colorado Mesa strike to win 2-1.

The Orediggers (5-1-0, 2-0-0 RMAC) turned in a terrific defensive performance in the second half as the Mavericks (4-2-0, 1-1-0 RMAC) threatened for an equalizer, ultimately holding CMU to only three shots on goal in the game.

Mesa scored on their first shot of the game and against the run of play as Zoe Peterson launched a spectacular 25-yard effort to the upper far post in the 18th minute. That left Mines in the position of having to play from behind, but it didn't last long as Barnhart equalized in the 33rd minute. The freshman took a free kick from midfield and put it into the box, where it went untouched into the net for her second goal of the year.

Mines wasted no time in building on their momentum as Sawaged put them ahead three minutes later. Another free kick bounced in and out of the box before CMU goalkeeper Kamrie Gunderson mishandled it on the ground, giving Sawaged an opening for a creative backheel to an open net.

The second half saw both sides enjoy periods of sustained pressure and Mines nearly made it 3-1 when Emi Higgins had a one-on-one chance well-saved by Gunderson. The Mavericks controlled the closing minutes but never seriously threatened Mooney, who made both of her saves in the second half.

NOTABLES
- Mines set a new program record for consecutive home games without a loss; the Orediggers are 20-0-1 at Stermole Stadium stretching back to October 2017. 
- The Orediggers outshot CMU 13-7 but were far more accurate in putting the ball on net with an 8-3 shots on goal advantage.
- Nicole LaTourette led all players with four shots.
- Barnhart scored her second of the year and ends the weekend with five points after handing out three assists Friday against Western Colorado.
- Both of Mines' goals came from its center backs.
- Shannon Mooney made two saves in the win. Kamrie Gunderson stopped six to keep CMU in it.
- Mooney's win was the 40th of her career.
- Mines held a 54% possession advantage and spent 65% of their ball control in the offensive half. 
- Mines improved to 16-3-1 all-time against Colorado Mesa and extended their win streak over the Mavs to 11 straight.

NEXT UP
Mines hosts a big non-conference game Wednesday, welcoming #7 Western Washington to Stermole Stadium at 7 p.m.