GOLDEN, Colo. - Lucas King created a pair of goals to lead #8 Colorado School of Mines to a season-opening win over Saint Martin's, 2-1, on Friday at Stermole Stadium.

All three of the game's goals came off set pieces as the Orediggers (1-0) took a 2-0 lead and then held off the Saints (0-1) late. Freshman Gabe Rodriguez and Tristan Semelsberger scored for Mines.

The first half struggled to open up as both teams stretched the field but failed to capitalize in the box. A late throw-in for Mines produced a much-needed goal, however, as King launched the ball into the box for Rodriguez to poke in with only eight seconds left in the half.

Another King set piece, this time a free kick from the right side, produced the game-winning goal in the 57th minute. King put the ball into the six for a slashing Semelsberger, who got behind the defense and deflected it in for the 2-0 lead. Saint Martin's would then score against the run of play in the 74th minute, drawing a corner that Jason Fairhurst put home off Jose Marquez's header in.

NOTABLES
- It was the first meeting between the two teams. 
- Rodriguez is the first Oredigger to score in his debut since Ford Edwards against Dixie State in 2016.
- Semelsberger notched his 10th career goal.
- King has now handed out 18 career assists, which puts him seventh on the Mines all-time list. His only other career multi-assist game came in 2019 against Colorado Christian.
- Neither goalie made a save as the three tallies were the only three shots on goal in the game. Brian Doherty earned the win for Mines against Hunter Askland.
- Chris Seery led Mines with three shots off the bench. SMU's Fairhurst led all players with four shots.
- The Saints' Brian Licona was handed a straight red card in the 88th minute for a tackle from behind.

NEXT UP
Mines hosts a top-25 clash Sunday with #24 St. Mary's visiting Stermole Stadium for a noon kickoff.