Mines (0-14-3, 0-8-1) vs. #15 Regis (10-3-3, 7-1-1) – Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. – Golden, Colo. [Live Stats] [RMAC Network] [Tickets]

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WRAPPING IT UP
The Colorado School of Mines men's soccer team will close out action in 2026 Wednesday in the second match of a doubleheader at Stermole Stadium when they host #15 Regis for Senior Night.
 
LIVE COVERAGE
This weekend's matches will be available to watch with a subscription to the RMAC Network. Free live stats will be available as well. Links for video and stats can be found on minesathletics.com.
 
RMAC NETWORK 
The RMAC Network continues to have a pay-per-view model for all events. Fans can purchase monthly and annual subscriptions that will provide them access to all regular-season, championship, and archived broadcasts on the RMAC Network. A monthly subscription costs $25, and an annual subscription costs $130. Single-game passes are available for $12.50, which grants access to a single game for 24 hours. For technical support questions, fans can contact Hudl Support or email the RMAC directly (rmac@rmacsports.org). For further support, fans can visit the RMAC Network Help page.
 
FAN INFORMATION
Tickets can be purchased online in advance at minesathletics.com/tickets or at the gate on the day of the match. Mines students, faculty and staff will be admitted for free with their BlasterCard. Fans are encouraged to park in Lot K immediately to the north of Stermole Stadium. Fans as are not allowed to park in the neighborhood surrounding the Clear Creek Athletic Complex, as the City of Golden's street parking requires a permit seven days a week.
 
THIS WEEK'S FORECAST
After cool start to the week, temperatures will be back on the rise for Wednesday. The forecasted high is expected to be around 67 degrees with partly cloudy skies and southeast winds at seven miles per hour.
 
WEEK 9 RECAP
Mines continued their gauntlet to end the regular season with their final road matches against #2 CSU Pueblo and #23 UCCS. Thursday night amidst cold and wet conditions in Pueblo, the Orediggers ceded a 3-0 decision to the ThunderWolves with two goals back-to-back in the opening half ultimately deciding the outcome. Sunday the Orediggers dropped a 4-1 decision to the Mountain Lions, as former player Lucas_Taitt recorded a first half hat trick in a span of 12 minutes in the first half to put things out of reach. Mines avoided the shutout Sunday, as Zeus Tabora scored his first career goal uncontested off a free kick from Pol Garcia Oliveras.
 
IN THE POLLS
In August's RMAC Preseason Coaches' Poll, Mines was tabbed to finish eighth in the league this season. UCCS claimed the top spot followed by Regis, Fort Lewis, MSU Denver and CSU Pueblo in the top five. Westminster and Colorado Mesa were directly ahead of the Orediggers, while behind them South Dakota Mines, Colorado Christian and Adams State rounded out the final three spots in the 11-team rankings.
 
NEW MAN IN CHARGE
After joining the Orediggers as the program's top assistant in 2025, Ben Fredrickson was elevated to Interim Head Coach following the conclusion of the 2025-26 academic year. Prior to joining the Orediggers, Fredrickson served as Real Colorado's Assistant Academy Director and head coach of the U16 MLS Next Academy Team. Prior to his return to Colorado, he spent time in numerous roles with Tennessee Soccer Club from 2022 to mid-2024 as the Video Analysis Director, ECNL Head Coach and Assistant ECNL Director. Fredrickson also spent three seasons with Albion SC Las Vegas, where he was an MLS Next Assistant Coach, U14 Elite Academy Coach and club-wide Video Analysis Director. Prior to coaching at the club and professional levels, Fredrickson logged six years of experience at the collegiate level, getting his start in 2014 as an assistant with Division I Buffalo where he worked with eight All-MAC selections and one MLS draft pick. The following season he moved to Mobile, Alabama for two stints with Spring Hill College, the first from 2015-17 and the second from 2018-19. In between his time at Spring Hill, Fredrickson spent a season with Division I Duquesne University.
 
JOINING THE STAFF
Some new faces will be helping coach the Orediggers this season. Patrick Alvarez joins the bench as well after spending time at Bloomsburg as a graduate assistant following his playing career at Malone, bringing plenty of Division II experience to Mines. Ryszard Gorski joins the staff to work with the goalkeepers, and comes from the Colorado Storm organization where he serves as the Director of Goalkeeping.
 
FIVE YEARS OF ELIGIBILITY PASSES
In early August, NCAA Division II passed a sweeping change to eligibility rules that now gives all student-athletes five seasons of eligibility in a five-year span, and eliminates redshirting. It will apply to this year's incoming freshmen, and returning players can either convert to the new rule or be grandfathered into continuing with the old four-year model, whichever is more beneficial. The new rules supersede the previous freshman rule that allowed them to play in up to four games while still redshirting. 
 
SENIOR NIGHT
Senior Night ceremonies will be held Wednesday night prior to kickoff against Regis. This year's ceremony will be quick, with Andrew DeBerardinis the lone individual to be recognized. A graduate transfer from Stonehill College, DeBerardinis started each of the first eight matches this fall for Mines before battling an injury the second half of the season. His experience and leadership has been invaluable this fall as the Orediggers rebuild for the future.
 
AROUND THE WORLD
Eight different countries or territories are represented on the roster for the Orediggers in 2026. With 20 players hailing from the United States, seven others hail from all corners of the globe. Carlo Kobelt (Germany), Murray Peart (Australia), Djaz Less (Jamaica), Pol Garcia Oliveras (Spain), Marco Vecchini (Puerto Rico), Kaoru Kato (Japan) and Timothé Strout (Canada) bring an international flair to the program, the likes of which hasn't been seen in some time. Additionally, Zeus Tabora, Max Robertson and Luke Marcus all have international ties as well. Tabora has played for the U17 and U20 Honduran National Teams, while Robertson and Marcus both spent a year in Spain competing for CDJ Manisense after graduating high school.
 
THE CAPTAIN
Andrew DeBerardinis was selected by the team to serve as captain following the conclusion of preseason camp. A veteran player on the Oredigger roster this fall, DeBerardinis brings four seasons of Division I experience with him as Mines looks to make a statement in the RMAC this fall.
 
YOUTH MOVEMENT
If one were to look at the Mines roster this fall, one of the first things to jump out would be the distinct lack of upperclassmen. Of the 27 players comprising this year's team, fifth-year senior Andrew DeBeradinis is the lone upperclassman of the bunch. The remaining 26 players are comprised of seven sophomores, four second-year freshmen and 15 first-year freshmen. Without question, that breakdown makes the Orediggers the youngest team in the RMAC by far.
 
LOOKING AT THE STANDINGS
Wednesday will bring an end to the 2026 regular season with five of six teams determined for the 2026 RMAC Men's Soccer Championship. CSU Pueblo is 7-0-2 with 23 points and is clinging to the lead in the standings over Regis at 7-1-1 with 22 points for the #1 seed and regular season title. Fort Lewis is third with 18 points and a record of 6-3-0 followed by UCCS in fourth at 5-2-2 with 17 points. South Dakota Mines clinched a postseason berth over the weekend and is 4-4-2 with 14 points, while a fight for sixth could go one of four ways. Westminster currently holds that spot at 4-4-1 with 13 points, but Colorado Mesa (2-2-5, 11 PTS), MSU Denver (3-5-1, 10 PTS) and Colorado Christian (3-5-1, 10 PTS) are still mathematically in contention. Adams State is 1-8-0 with three points while Mines will look to avoid finishing last as they are 0-8-1 with one point.
 
BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD
While 2026 certainly had its ups and downs and despite not getting deserved results throughout the year, the future for the Orediggers is certainly bright. 26 of 27 squad members from this year's club can look to be back next season, while head coach Ben Fredrickson will have a full offseason to assemble his second recruiting class. Considering at times there were as many as nine freshmen on the field at any given time this season, plenty of young talent got a chance to experience what college soccer and competition in the RMAC is like this season. Despite the growing pains this season, plenty of experience was gained up and down the roster, setting up the Orediggers well for a return to prominence beginning in 2027.
 
ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR FIRST
This fall has seen five Orediggers score the first goals of their collegiate careers. Pol Garcia Oliveras, Davyan Martinez, Mason Robledo, Timothé Strout and most recently Zeus Tabora have stood out at one time or another amongst a very deep and talented freshman class. Djaz Less and Kaoru Kato also registered their first career points this fall with assists, a testament to their skill as well. We'll wait and see Wednesday night if another first-timer finds the net against Regis to add their name to the list.
 
IMPACT TRANSFER
Sophomore transfer Murray Peart has been a mainstay in the lineup for the Orediggers this season, and been impactful in all areas of the game. The only player to start all 17 matches to date this season, the SIU Edwardsville transfer is third on the team in points thanks to two goals and three assists, the latter of which is tied for the team lead. After playing just 316 minutes in 10 matches last fall with a goal, Peart is second on the team with 1,233 minutes of action this season for Mines and consistently been a bright spot with his speed, skill and determination amidst a challenging season.
 
LEAVE IT TO LEVIN
Avi Levin was just one of 10 returners from last year's club and one of just seven members of the 2025 freshman class to see action. After scoring once with two assists last season in 10 matches (all starts), this fall Levin has had a breakout sophomore campaign. Appearing in all 17 matches to date with four starts, he's second on the team in goals with four and points with 10 thanks to two assists. The younger brother of former Oredigger Marc Levin, Avi has stood out this season for Mines and certainly started to forge his own unique career path, establishing himself as a reliable piece for the Orediggers as they continue to rebuild.
 
CHECKING THE STATS
Pol Garcia Oliveras has had a standout freshman season and leads Mines offensively with five goals and three assists for 10 points. Avi Levin is right behind with four goals and two assists for 10 points, while Murray Peart is third with two goals and three assists for seven points. Mason Robledo, Timothé Strout, Davyan Martinez and Zeus Tabora round out the scoring with one goal each. Martinez, along with Hudson Waddell, Kaoru Kato and Djaz Less complete the offensive production this fall with one assist each.
 
In goal this season, the trio of Kiernan DiBella, Noah Hildreth and Zach MacDonald have all seen action. MacDonald has seen the lion's share of action this season, starting seven times in eight appearances for 607:04. In that time against 118 shots, he's made a team-leading 38 saves and allowing 19 goals for a 2.82 GAA and a .667 save percentage. Hildreth, a true freshman, has started all seven of his appearances for 585 minutes. He's seen 99 shots and made 22 saves while allowing 20 goals for a 3.08 GAA and a .524 save percentage with one shutout. DiBella made his fourth appearance of the season in relief Sunday after starting his previous three outings. In 337:56 this fall, he's faced 53 shots and made 18 saves against seven goals allowed for a 1.86 GAA and a .720 save percentage with a shutout.
 
On the season, Mines has been outscored 46-14 and averages 0.88 goals and 8.9 shots per match while opponents have averaged 2.71 goals and 15.9 shots per match. Mines has 12 assists on their 15 goals and are 2-2 from the spot this fall. The Orediggers have made 79 saves defensively and taken 46 corner kicks. They have been called for 205 fouls, issued an RMAC-leading 43 cautions and assessed two red cards.
 
SCOUTING REGIS
Regis officially locked up a postseason spot last weekend as they ran their winning streak to six matches with 6-1 and 3-1 road wins over Adams State and Fort Lewis respectively. The last time the Rangers lost was a 1-0 decision to then #14 UCCS back on October 4.
 
10 different players have scored this fall for RU, led by Jacobo Betancourt-Tovar's nine goals. Liam Corr and Michael Ajagbe are second on the club with five goals each, while Jan Grillitsch and Joakim Gunnar each have three goals. Blaise Richard and Abram Wilson have two goals apiece while Francisco Ruiz, Johan Murillo and Adam Thresher round out the scoring with one goal each.
 
Corr and Grillitsch each have five assists to lead the Rangers followed by Richard with four. Matys Price and Wilson have logged two assists each, while a further seven players have one assist to their names.
 
New man in goal this season Zach Jennings has started all 16 matches to date for the Rangers and played all but 20:24 in goal. He's faced 112 shots this season and made 35 saves while allowing 11 goals for a 0.70 GAA and a .761 save percentage with six shutouts as well as a goalie assist on offense. Yoav Paltin has made one appearance to play the balance of time in goal, and is yet to record any statistics.
 
On the year, Regis has outscored teams 32-11 and averages 2.00 goals and 17.2 shots per match while allowing just 0.69 goals and 7.0 shots per match to opponents. They have 25 assists on their 32 goals and are 1-2 on PKs this fall. Regis has made 36 saves in goal and taken 117 corner kicks. They have been whistled for 194 fouls and issued 28 yellow cards.

SERIES HISTORY
Mines leads the series with Regis 46-37-11 all-time and is 22-17-4 when playing at home. Last season Regis posted a 3-0 win in Denver and has won two of the last three meetings, including a 2-0 win in 2024 at Stermole Stadium. The last win for the Orediggers was a 2-0 result in Golden in the 2023 season.

UP NEXT
Following action Wednesday night, the Orediggers will begin preparations for the 2027 season. Stay tuned to minesathletics.com for the latest news and updates on men's soccer throughout the offseason.
 
Fans can keep up with Mines men's soccer on X and Instagram at @minesmsoc and @mines_msoc. They can also keep up with Colorado School of Mines Athletics all year long on Facebook, X and Instagram using the handle @MinesAthletics.