GOLDEN, Colo. — Mines Women's Rugby returns home for a busy weekend, hosting a pair of matches at IM North.

The Orediggers open the weekend Saturday at 3 p.m. against Colorado College before welcoming the University of Denver to Golden Sunday for an 11 a.m. kickoff.

Mines enters the weekend looking to build on a competitive start to the season. After opening with a dominant 62-7 victory over Colorado College before facing their first major road test of the season at Colorado Mesa.

Mines battled throughout the 80-minute contest in Grand Junction, with Jess Niznik, Charlotte Siervogel and Ayana Mejorado each finding the try zone in a 46-17 loss.

The weekend's first matchup gives Mines an opportunity to face Colorado College for the second time this season, while Sunday's contest against Denver will provide another chance for the Orediggers to test their depth and continue developing as an XVs side.

With two matches in less than 24 hours, the weekend will challenge Mines' fitness, depth and ability to quickly adjust between opponents.

Weekend Schedule
Saturday, Oct. 3: Mines vs. Colorado College — 3 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 4: Mines vs. University of Denver — 11 a.m.
Location: IM North, Golden, Colo.