By: aliyalynn
Golden, Colo. — The Colorado School of Mines Women's Rugby team closed out their regular season in dominant fashion on Saturday, defeating Colorado College 95–0 on home turf to secure the High Peaks Conference title and punch their ticket to Regionals in November.
From the opening kickoff, the Orediggers controlled every phase of play. After reclaiming possession almost immediately, Mines unleashed a dynamic and rolling offensive attack that never slowed down. Try after try came from every corner of the pitch as the Orediggers showcased both depth and chemistry in their most complete performance of the season.
Leading the scoring charge was
Piper Lee with four tries, followed by
Emma Acker with three and Kate Osburn with two.
Whitney Madler, McKenzie Williams,
Kylie Bogert, Ayana Mejorado,
Jaci Langford, and Sophia Kassow each added one of their own, rounding out a true team effort that reflected the program's signature balance and intensity.
On defense, McKenzie Williams anchored the line with an outstanding 11 tackles and no misses, while
Aliya Lynn followed close behind with 8 perfect tackles. The Orediggers' defensive discipline kept Colorado College scoreless for the full 80 minutes, shutting down every offensive opportunity and maintaining relentless pressure.
Standout performances also came from
Jocelyn Miller, who made key runs through traffic, and
Ellie Choi, whose speed and composure helped Mines maintain momentum throughout the match. Every player on the roster saw time on the pitch, highlighting the program's depth and unity as the Orediggers head into postseason play.
"This game really showed who we are as a team," said captain
Aliya Lynn. "Everyone trusted each other, played their role, and had fun doing it. That's the kind of energy we want to carry into Regionals."
With the win, Mines closes their regular season undefeated in conference play and will represent the High Peaks Conference at Regionals in Missouri this November, where they'll look to continue their dominant run and earn a spot at Nationals.
The Orediggers have proven they're not just winning — they're building momentum, chemistry, and confidence at exactly the right time.