By: Kellen Gormley
The Colorado School of Mines Women's Ultimate team will travel to Columbia, Missouri, this weekend to compete in the Missouri Loves Company tournament, hosted by the University of Missouri on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 15.
The two-day tournament marks the Orediggers' final scheduled competition of the fall season, providing another opportunity to face collegiate opponents and continue building team chemistry. Mines will look to finish its fall campaign on a strong note after competing at the Fright Flight tournament in Boulder, Colorado, on Oct. 24–25.
The Orediggers bring a roster featuring a combination of experienced veterans and developing underclassmen. Seniors Abigail Douglas and Hailey Kressin, along with graduate students Susan Gilbert and Nina Winslow, provide veteran experience for the squad. Juniors Maddie Henry and Lauren Kidney also contribute to the team's returning core, while sophomores Vivian Ficco, Hallie Kogut, and Sarah Rasmussen add depth to the lineup.
Mines' freshman class includes Fatima Alegria Armas, Lilly Converse, Cameron Curry, Lauren Erickson, Emma Haring, and Helen Langdon. Following the team's opening tournament in Boulder, the newcomers will have another opportunity to gain valuable collegiate competition experience and continue developing alongside their teammates.
Missouri Loves Company will provide the Orediggers with a chance to test their progress against competition from outside the Rocky Mountain region. The tournament also offers an opportunity for Mines to strengthen its offensive and defensive coordination while continuing to build momentum for the spring competitive season.
Competition is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday in Columbia, Missouri. Individual game times and opponents have not yet been announced.