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MINES SOFTBALL EARNS SPLIT WITH NEBRASKA-KEARNEY

GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado Mines freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) fired a complete-game, six hitter to lead the Oredigger softball squad to a 3-1 win in game two of Sunday’s Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference doubleheader with Nebraska-Kearney at the Digger Dome. UNK won the opener, 9-0.

In Sunday’s finale, UNK scored a unearned run in the top of the first as Sam Oerter delivered an RBI double down the leftfield line to score Rachel Neujahr who reached on an error.

The lead stood until Mines plated two runs in the third to claim a 2-1 advantage. Freshman first baseman Renea Rooks (LaJunta, Colo./LaJunta) drew a leadoff walk and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by freshman rightfielder Brittany McKenzie (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo South). Rooks then came around to score on a double by freshman third baseman Meg Frienmuth (Severna Park, Md./Severna Park) to knot the game at 1-1. Freshman pinch runner Andrea Deaguero (Arvada, Colo./Arvada) then came around to score the second run of the inning on a wild pitch.

Mines added an insurance tally in the fourth when freshman catcher Andi Eickelman (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo East) delivered an RBI single to score junior shortstop Heidi Bauer (Littleton, Colo./Mullen) who led off the inning with a triple to rightfield.

DiCarlo, who pitched her 18th complete game of the season, struck out seven and allowed just one unearned run and moved to 8-17 on the season.

In game one, UNK’s (28-13, 26-8 RMAC) Oerter, Anne Manning and Katie Anderson combined to go 4-for-9 with eight runs batted in and two runs scored to lead the Lopers to the win in a five-inning game. Anderson also picked up the win on the mound as she went the distance, allowing four hits and striking out five. She moved to 18-7 on the season with the win.

Sunday’s twinbill concludes the 2003 season for Mines. The Orediggers finished the season at 11-27 overall and 6-22 in conference play.

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CSM SOFTBALL DROPS TWO GAMES TO NEBRASKA KEARNEY

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado Mines softball team dropped two close Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference games to conference leader Nebraska-Kearney on Saturday afternoon at the Digger Dome. Mines fell in game one, 3-0, and lost the nightcap, 2-1, in 10 innings.

In the opener, UNK junior Katie Anderson pitched a complete-game, three-hit, shutout to lead her team to the win. Anderson, who struk out 10 batters, also aided her own cause at the plate by going 2-for-4 and driving in all three runs for the Lopers.

CSM received a pair of infield singles from sophomore leftfielder Kelly Hayes (Golden, Colo./Golden) and an infield single from senior centerfielder Karrie Rein (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West). Freshman Renea Rooks (LaJunta, Colo./LaJunta) took the loss in the opener as she went the distance, allowing three runs on 11 hits, while striking out three.

In game two, Anderson spotted her team a 1-0 lead with an RBI single in the sixth. However, Rein laced an RBI single to leftfield with two outs in the seventh to send the game into extra innings. Neither team was able to muster a run in the eighth or ninth innings and began the 10th with a runner placed on second base to begin the inning.

The Lopers (27-12, 25-7 RMAC) took advantage as pinch hitter Megan Langerak delivered a two-out RBI single to scored Melissa Murray who began the inning on second base. The Orediggers had a chance to tie the game at 2-2 in the bottom of the tenth, but Hayes was called out at home trying to score on a wild pitch.

Rein finished game two 2-for-5 with an RBI, while freshman shortstop Emory Gallavan (Winter Park, Colo./Middle Park) went 3-for-4. Freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) took the loss in the second game as she went all 10 innings, surrendering two runs, one earned, on eight hits and striking out five.

Anderson picked up the win as she pitched 3 2/3 innings of two-hit ball.

Mines (10-26, 5-21 RMAC) will conclude the 2003 campaign with a doubleheader against Nebraska-Kearney Sunday beginning at 11:00 am.

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MINES SOFTBALL TAKES TWO FROM COLORADO COLLEGE

GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado Mines junior third baseman Heidi Bauer (Littleton, Colo./Mullen) and junior second baseman Kim Kaiser (Sedalia, Colo./Douglas County) went a combined 10-for-15 with 10 runs scored and 15 runs batted in to lead the Oredigger softball squad to a sweep of Colorado College in non-conference action Friday afternoon at the Digger Dome. Mines won the opener, 13-5, and the finale, 14-3.

In game one, Mines took a quick 3-0 lead after an inning of play, only to see CC rally and score four runs in the third and another in the fourth to take a 5-3 lead. However, Mines would strike for six runs in the fourth to regain the lead and cruise to the win. Kaiser delivered the big blow in the fourth with a three-run triple and also registered a two-run double in the sixth to end the game.

Kaiser finished 3-for-5 with five runs batted in during game one. Senior centerfielder Karrie Rein (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West) was 3-for-4 with three runs in the first game, while junior catcher Niccole Culligan (Arvada, Colo./D’Evelyn) went 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI.

CSM also raced out to a 3-0 lead after an inning of play in the nightcap as Bauer launched a three-run home run to leftfield. The Tigers (1-19) came back to plate three in the top of the second, but the Orediggers would go on to score six in the second, two in the third and three in the fourth to claim the win.

Bauer added a two-run homer to centerfield in the fourth, as she finished 4-for-4 with six RBI and three runs scored in game two. Freshman catcher Andi Eickelman (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo East) went 3-for-3, while Kaiser and Rein each scored four times.

Mines (10-24) is slated to return to action on Saturday afternoon when it hosts Nebraska-Kearney for an RMAC doubleheader beginning at 12:00 pm.

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CSM SOFTBALL FALLS TWICE TO MESA STATE

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado Mines softball team dropped two Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference games to Mesa State on Sunday afternoon at the Digger Dome. Mesa won game one, 2-0, and earned a 9-2 win in game two by pounding out 14 hits.

In the opener, Mesa’s Jessica Dinkel delivered a two-out, two-run single in the sixth inning for the only runs of the game. Renee Hietbrink earned the win as she threw a complete game, two-hitter and struck out five.

Mines received one hit apiece from junior shortstop Heidi Bauer (Littleton, Colo./Mullen) and junior catcher Niccole Culligan (Arvada, Colo./D’Evelyn). Freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) pitched a complete-game, three hitter for the Orediggers, but took the loss and slipped to 6-16 on the season.

In the final, the Mavericks (25-15, 20-10 RMAC) scored seven runs in the sixth to turn their 2-1 lead into a seven-run win. Sarah Hudson went 2-for-4 with two runs and four RBI, while Kari Hasebi was 2-for-4 with two runs batted in. Heitbrink earned the win as she pitched three innings of relief, limiting Mines to one hit.

Bauer went 2-for-3 with a run in game two, while junior second baseman Kim Kaiser (Sedalia, Colo./Douglas County) and freshman designated player Renea Rooks (LaJunta, Colo./LaJunta) each registered an RBI. DiCarlo again took the loss in game two. She pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing eight runs, three earned, while striking out two.

CSM (8-24, 5-19 RMAC) is scheduled to return to action when it hosts Colorado College for a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon beginning at 3:00 pm.

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MINES SOFTBALL DROPS TWO TO MESA STATE

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado Mines softball team dropped a pair of Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference games to Mesa State on Friday afternoon at the Digger Dome. Mesa won the opener, 9-5, and was victorious in the finale, 7-1.

In game one, Mesa claimed a 4-1 lead after five innings. However, Mines junior second baseman Kim Kaiser (Sedalia, Colo./Douglas County) recorded a three-run inside the park home run in the sixth to knot the game at 4-4. The tie was short-lived, however, as the Mavericks went on to plate five runs in the seventh and earn the win.

CSM freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) took the loss and slipped to 6-13 on the season, while Renee Hietbrink earned the win and moved to 12-7 in 2003.

In the finale, Mesa’s Stacy Dennis limited the Orediggers to one run on six hits over six innings to pick up the win on the mound and improve to 8-3 on the season. The Maverick offense aided her cause by scoring five times in the third. Jennifer West added a solo home run in the first inning for Mesa State.

Mines freshman Renea Rooks (LaJunta, Colo./LaJunta) took the loss and is now 2-7 on the season.

In the two game set, the Oredigger offense was paced by Kaiser who went 3-for-7 with two runs and five runs batted in, while Melinda Young was a combined 4-for-8 with three runs for the Mavericks (23-15, 18-10 RMAC).

Mines (8-22, 5-17 RMAC) is slated to host Mesa State for another RMAC doubleheader on Saturday afternoon beginning at 11:00 am.

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CSM SOFTBALL LOSES TWO AGAINST NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado Mines softball team fell twice to New Mexico Highlands in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action Sunday at the Digger Dome. NMHU earned a 5-2 win in the opener and won game two, 11-0.

In the first contest, Highlands (15-25, 12-15 RMAC) plated three in the third to strike first. CSM responded with a run in the bottom half of the inning on an RBI single from junior shortstop Heidi Bauer (Littleton, Colo./Mullen). However, NMHU would go on to score two more runs in the sixth to claim a 5-1 lead. The Orediggers added an RBI double by sophomore designated player Krista Burke (Arvada, Colo./Arvada) in the sixth to round out the scoring.

Senior centerfielder Karrie Rein (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West) wound up going 4-for-4 with a run in the opener, while Burke was 3-for-3 with an RBI.

In the finale, Highlands scored three in the sixth and four in the seventh to extend its 4-0 lead into an 11 run win. Lindsay Johnston went 2-for-5 with five runs batted in, including a two-run homer.

Mines freshman catcher Andi Eickelman (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo East) recorded a 2-for-2 performance in game two.

CSM (8-20, 5-15 RMAC) will next be in action when it hosts Mesa State for a conference doubleheader on Friday afternoon beginning at 12:00 pm.

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MINES SOFTBALL SPLITS WITH NEW MEXICO HIGHLANDS

GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado Mines freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) fired a complete game, five hitter to lead the Orediggers to a 3-0 win over New Mexico Highlands in game two of Saturday’s Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference doubleheader at the Digger Dome.

NMHU (14-25, 11-15 RMAC) won the opener, 12-1, as it scored seven runs in the seventh inning to claim the victory.

DiCarlo, who struck out seven batters, received a run in the first on a sacrifice fly by freshman catcher Andi Eickelman (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo South). Mines then tacked on two more runs in the third as Eickelman and freshman leftfielder Tyler Farley (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West) registered RBI singles.

Senior centerfielder Karrie Rein (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West) paced the Oredigger offense as she went a combined 5-for-8 with a run in the doubleheader. Amanda Dunham went 3-for-7 with a run and three RBI in the twinbill.

CSM (8-18, 5--13 RMAC) will again host NMHU for a pair of games on Sunday afternoon beginning at 11:00 am.

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CSM SOFTBALL DROPS TWO TO NORTH DAKOTA STATE

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado Mines softball team dropped two games to third-ranked North Dakota State in non-conference action on Thursday afternoon at the Digger Dome. NDSU won the opener, 18-0, and the finale, 10-0. Both games lasted five innings due to the run rule.

In the opener, Bison junior Lindsey Graham fired a perfect game as she retired all 15 batters she faced, including 10 strikeouts.

NDSU, which scored six runs in both the first and fourth innings, was led by senior Jess Christensen who went 4-for-5 with two doubles, three runs batted in and two runs scored. Senior Melissa Hobson was 2-for-2 with a double, four runs and three RBI, while Graham aided her own cause by going 2-for-4 with a homer and three runs.

In the finale, freshman Courtney Lacock limited Mines to one hit, a second inning infield single by freshman leftfielder Brittany McKenzie (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo South), as she improved to 11-0 this season. Lacock, who also went 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run, three runs and four runs batted in, struck out nine.

CSM (7-17) will next be in action when it hosts New Mexico Highlands for a four-game series this weekend. The first game is slated for Saturday at 12:00 pm.

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MINES SOFTBALL SWEEPS DOUBLEHEADER AT COLORADO COLLEGE

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Mines junior third baseman Heidi Bauer (Littleton, Colo./Mullen) was a combined 5-for-9 with six runs scored and five runs batted in as the Orediggers swept a non-conference doubleheader from Colorado College at El Pomar Sports Park on Tuesday afternoon. Mines won the opener, 18-1, and the nightcap, 7-3.

In game one, CSM claimed a 5-1 lead after the first inning before erupting for 12 runs in the second in cruising to the easy win. Mines pounded out 10 hits in the first game, including two apiece by senior centerfielder Karrie Rein (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West) and freshman first baseman Renea Rooks (LaJunta, Colo./LaJunta). Rein also drove in three runs, while junior second baseman Kim Kaiser (Sedalia, Colo./Douglas County) and senior designated player Krista Burke (Arvada, Colo./Arvada) drove in two each.

Freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) earned the win and improved to 5-10 on the season. She pitched all five innings, allowing just one run on three hits and striking out eight.

In the finale, Bauer gave her squad the early lead with a three-run homer in the first inning. She added a double in the second inning, another home run in the fourth and a leadoff triple in the sixth. Rein finished 2-for-4 with two runs, while freshman designated player Andi Eickelman (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo East) was 2-for-2 with an RBI.

Rooks picked up the win in game two as she went seven innings, allowing three runs, one earned, on nine hits, while striking out four. She improved to 2-4 on the season.

CSM (7-15) will be back in action on Thursday afternoon when it hosts North Dakota State for a non-conference doubleheader. First pitch is slated for 1:00 pm.

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CSM SOFTBALL DROPS ONE AT FORT HAYS STATE, 11-5;
GAME TWO CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN

FORT HAYS, Kan. – The Colorado Mines softball team fell to Fort Hays State, 11-5, in a six-inning contest in Sunday’s first game of a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference scheduled doubleheader. The game was called after six innings due to rain and the second game of the twinbill was cancelled.

CSM jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first on an RBI single from junior second baseman Kim Kaiser (Sedalia, Colo./Douglas County). However, Fort Hays would respond with three runs in the bottom of the first and another in the second to claim a 4-1 lead.

After Mines (5-15, 4-12 RMAC) tacked on two runs in the top of the fourth, the Tigers responded with a three spot in the bottom of the inning highlighted by Desiree Lohmeier who drove in two with a single.

The Orediggers would once again respond with a pair in the fifth on a two-run single from freshman shortstop Emory Gallavan (Winter Park, Colo./Middle Park) to slice the Tiger lead to 7-5. But once again, FHSU had an answer as it plated four more runs in the bottom of the fifth to secure the win.

The game was called in the bottom of the sixth with one out and two runners on base.

Gallavan led the was by going 1-for-3 with two runs batted in, while Kaiser, junior catcher Niccole Culligan (Arvada, Colo./D’Evelyn) and freshman designated player Andria Eickelman (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo East) each recorded one hit in the game. Freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) took the loss for CSM and slipped to 4-10 on the season.

FHSU (22-13, 16-5 RMAC) was paced at the plate by Lohmeier, Heather Varnum and Jennifer Dilley who each drove in three runs. Kristy Roethemeyer earned the win and moved to 5-5 on the season.

Mines is slated to return to action when it plays a doubleheader at Colorado College Tuesday afternoon beginning at 1:00 pm.

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MINES SOFTBALL DROPS TWO AT FORT HAYS STATE

FORT HAYS, Kan. – The Colorado Mines softball team was limited to just 10 hits and no runs as Fort Hays State swept a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at Tiger Stadium. FHSU won game one, 11-0, and the finale, 4-0.

In the opener, the Tigers used a pair of Oredigger errors and scored six runs in the second inning. The Tigers would tack on four more runs in the third to claim the win. Catcher Heather Varnum went 1-for-1 with a two-run triple, while Jennifer Paynter was 2-for-4, scored three runs and drove in two more. Four different players from Mines recorded a hit, as Tiger pitcher Brittany Parker hurled a complete-game, four-hit shutout to improve to 12-2 on the season.

CSM freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) lasted two innings, giving up seven runs, just three earned, on three hits to fall to 4-8 for the year.

In the nightcap, FHSU scored single runs in the first and fourth innings and added two in the sixth on a double from Desiree Lohmeier to earn the sweep.

CSM junior shortstop Heidi Bauer (Littleton, Colo./Mullen) went 2-for-3 in the second game, while four Oredigger’s recorded one hit apiece. DiCarlo took the loss despite allowing just four runs on eight hits in six innings of work.

Melissa Beyer earned the win and moved to 5-6 on the season. She went the distance giving up just six hits and striking out three. Paynter was 3-for-4 with a run and an RBI in game two.

Mines will again play a doubleheader at Fort Hays State on Sunday with the first pitch slated for 11:00 am.

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CSM SOFTBALL GAINS DOUBLEHEADER SPLIT WITH ADAMS STATE

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado Mines softball team split a pair of games with Adams State in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action on Sunday afternoon at The Digger Dome. Adams earned a 2-1 victory in the opener, while Mines pulled out a 2-0 win in the finale. The teams split their four-game weekend series.

In the first game, CSM grabbed a 1-0 lead as senior designated player Krista Burke (Arvada, Colo./Arvada) drove in junior shortstop Heidi Bauer (Littleton, Colo./Mullen) in the bottom of the fourth. Bauer led off with a triple to right center and would score with two outs on Burke’s RBI single.

However, Adams State was able to produce two runs in the top half of the sixth and hold on for the win. Kristen Thario recorded an RBI single, while the Grizzlies also executed a double-steal of second base and home for their other run.

Mines freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) took the loss despite going all seven innings, allowing just two runs on seven hits while striking out four. Kathy Shawcroft earned the win for Adams State as she pitched three innings of scoreless relief.

In game two, Colorado Mines was able to plate two runs in the sixth for the win. Bauer led off the inning with a walk and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt from junior second baseman Kim Kaiser (Sedalia, Colo./Douglas County). Freshman rightfielder Andria Eickelman (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo East) followed with a single that moved Bauer to third, while Eickelman then advanced to second on the throw to third base. Bauer then scored on an RBI single from Burke, while Eickelman came home one batter later as junior pinch hitter Kelly Hayes (Golden, Colo./Golden) registered a sacrifice bunt.

DiCarlo earned the win in the finale and moved to 4-7 on the season. She pitched seven innings, allowing just four hits and striking out four in her first career shutout. Shawcroft took the loss for the Grizzlies as she went six innings, surrendering one earned run on five hits.

In the two game set, Bauer led Mines as she was a combined 4-for-4 with two runs scored and two walks, while Burke went 2-for-5 with an RBI. Adams State was led offensively by Jen Daily who produced a 3-for-7 day at the plate.

Mines (5-12, 4-9 RMAC) will now be off for Spring Break. The team will return to action when it travels to Fort Hays State for a doubleheader beginning at 12:00 pm on April 5.

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MINES SOFTBALL SPLITS WITH ADAMS STATE

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado Mines softball team split a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference doubleheader with Adams State on Saturday afternoon at the Digger Dome. Adams earned a 12-0 win in five innings in the opener, while Mines used an eighth inning double by senior Krista Burke (Arvada, Colo./Arvada) to pull out a 3-2 victory.

In the opener, the Grizzlies (6-22, 3-13 RMAC) struck for seven runs in the first two innings to claim the win. Karen Bates and Jaimie Godin registered home runs, while Godin also added a double. Five different Grizzlies pounded out at least two hits in the opener led by Godin’s three to go along with four RBI.

Godin also earned the win as she pitched all five innings, surrendering just two hits, while striking out five. Mines freshman Renea Rooks (LaJunta, Colo./LaJunta) lasted 3 2/3 innings and took the loss.

In Saturday’s finale, ASC again struck quickly as it tallied two runs in the first inning. After the first two batters struck out, Bates doubled and was scored on a single by Katie Clark. Godin then singled in Clark to give her squad a 2-0 lead. The advantage would stand until the bottom of the fourth when CSM freshman catcher Andria Eickelman (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo East) delivered a sacrifice fly which scored junior second baseman Kim Kaiser (Sedalia, Colo./Douglas County) Kaiser led off the inning with a double and moved to third on a wild pitch.

Mines (4-11, 3-8 RMAC) would then manage to tie the score in the bottom of the seventh with an unearned run. Junior rightfielder Kelly Hayes (Golden, Colo./Golden) began the rally with a one-out single and moved to second on a bunt single from senior centerfielder Karrie Rein (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West). Following a strikeout, junior shortstop Heidi Bauer (Littleton, Colo./Mullen) beat out a slow roller to second base and Hayes would come around to score the tying run on a throwing error by the Grizzly second baseman.

Adams then threatened to score in the top of the eighth as it loaded the bases with one out. However, Tawnya Webber lined out to third base and Clark was forced out at third to end the threat. That set up the heroics by Burke.

Mines freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) earned the win in game two as she pitched all eight innings, giving up two runs on 11 hits, while striking out five. Kathy Shawcroft took the loss in relief for ASC.

CSM was led by Bauer who went 4-for-6 in the doubleheader, while Rein was a combined 3-for-6. Burke finished game two 2-for-4 with an RBI, while freshman leftfielder Brittany McKenzie (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo South) went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles in the finale.

Godin finished the afternoon 4-for-7 with four RBI, while Clark went a combined 3-for-6 with three runs scored and two runs batted in.

Mines will once again host Adams State for an RMAC doubleheader on Sunday morning beginning at 11:00 am.

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CSM SOFTBALL SWEPT IN DOUBLEHEADER AT UCCS

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Colorado Mines softball team was swept by CU-Colorado Springs in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference doubleheader on Sunday afternoon at 4-Diamond Complex. UCCS won the opener in nine innings, 1-0, and the finale, 10-3.

In the first game, Brittni Carlson delivered a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning to lift her team to the win. Each team registered five hits in the first game with Mines senior centerfielder Karrie Rein (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West) the lone player two record two hits in the game as she went 2-for-4.

CSM freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) took the loss in the opener despite going 8 2/3 innings and allowing just five hits. She struck out three Mountain Lions in the loss. Amber Colton earned the win and moved to 5-0 on the season. She pitched all nine innings, surrendering five hits, while striking out 12 Oredigger batters.

In game two, UCCS plated four in the first and five in the sixth to claim the win and improve to 13-3 overall and 10-2 in conference play. Christie Hutchins was the hero for UCCS in the finale as she went 2-for-3 with four runs batted in, while Carlson was 2-for-3 with two runs and two driven in.

Mines, which was limited to four hits, received an RBI apiece from junior shortstop Heidi Bauer (Littleton, Colo./Mullen) and freshman first baseman Renea Rooks (LaJunta, Colo./LaJunta).

DiCarlo also took the loss in game two and slipped to 2-6 on the season. Lindsay Saip went the distance for the Mountain Lions, giving up two earned runs and striking out four. She moved to 2-1 overall with the win.

Mines will next be in action when it hosts Adams State for a pair of doubleheaders next weekend. Saturday’s twinbill is slated for 12:00 pm, while Sunday’s doubleheader is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am.

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MINES SOFTBALL DROPS DOUBLEHEADER AT CU-COLORADO SPRINGS

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Colorado Mines softball team was defeated twice by CU-Colorado Springs in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference doubleheader on Saturday afternoon at 4-Diamonds Complex. UCCS won the first game, 9-1, and game two, 6-2.

In the opener, Mines was limited to just one hit, a single by senior centerfielder Karrie Rein (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West). Meanwhile, UCCS pounded out 12 hits in 21 at-bats, including home runs by Charlene Berg and Brittni Carlson. Carlson and Julia Tatone each went 3-for-3 at the plate, while Carlson also drove in three.

Amber Colton picked up the win on the mound as she went all five innings, allowing just the single hit, while striking out six and walking one. Renea Rooks took the loss for Mines.

In game two, the Mountain Lions struck for five runs in the first inning in claiming the win. Six Oredigger players each recorded one hit apiece, while senior second baseman Kim Kaiser (Sedalia, Colo./Douglas County) and freshman catcher Andria Eickelman (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo East) drove in a run each. Jennifer Dykstra drove in two runs for UCCS.

Freshman Breeann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) took the loss for CSM as she pitched six innings, allowing five earned runs on hits hits. Katrina Maestas earned the win in game two. She went the distance, giving up two runs on six hits, while fanning six.

Mines and UCCS are scheduled to play another doubleheader in Colorado Springs on Sunday. Game one is scheduled for 11:00 am.

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CSM SOFTBALL DROPS TWO OF THREE GAMES AT REGIS

DENVER, Colo. – The Colorado Mines softball team dropped two of three games to Regis at Regis Field in a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference tripleheader Thursday afternoon. The Rangers won game won, 7-0, and game three, 10-2, while Mines took the middle game, 7-6.

In the opener, Regis claimed a 3-0 lead after three innings and broke the game open with three runs in the sixth. Aimee Lee added a solo home run in the seventh inning to provide the final margin. Mines freshman Renea Rooks (LaJunta, Colo./LaJunta) took the loss as she went the distance, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and striking out two. Christina Wade picked up the win for Regis.

In game two, Mines entered the seventh trailing 6-4, but used three runs to pull out the win. Senior pinch hitter Krista Burke (Arvada, Colo./Arvada) delivered the big blow with a two-run double. Junior catcher Niccole Culligan (Arvada, Colo./D’Evelyn) drove in two runs in the win, while freshman leftfielder Tyler Farley (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West) belted her first career home run. Freshman Breann DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) picked up the win as she went all seven innings, surrendering six runs, three earned, on six hits and striking out six. Kara Lommell took the loss for the Rangers.

In the finale, Regis (5-11, 2-7 RMAC) pounded out 11 hits in 21 at-bats as the game was called in the bottom of the fifth with no outs. DiCarlo took the loss for Mines, while Ashley Ballard earned the win for Regis. Mines senior centerfielder Karrie Rein (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West) and junior second baseman Kim Kaiser (Sedalia, Colo./Douglas County) each registered two hits in the loss.

Mines (3-6, 2-3 RMAC) will next be in action this weekend when it travels to CU-Colorado Springs for a pair of doubleheaders. CSM will take on UCCS Saturday beginning at 12:00 pm and again on Sunday beginning at 11:00 am.

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MINES SOFTBALL SPLITS TWO WITH SOUTHERN COLORADO

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines softball team earned a split with Southern Colorado during a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference doubleheader Saturday afternoon at the Digger Dome.

Mines won game one, 8-7, as freshman leftfielder Brittany McKenzie (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo South) recorded a one out sacrifice fly to score the winning run. CSM entered the seventh inning trailing 7-4, but used three hits, including a three-run triple by junior second baseman Kim Kaiser (Sedalia, Colo./Douglas County) to earn the win.

Freshman Renea Rooks (LaJunta, Colo./LaJunta) earned the win as she went the distance, giving up seven runs on 10 hits.

In Saturday’s finale, Mines used three runs in the seventh to knot the game at 3-3 and send it into extra innings. However, Southern Colorado’s Amber Aragon belted a three-run homer with one out to put the Thunderwolves ahead to stay.

CSM (2-4, 1-1 RMAC) senior centerfielder Karrie Rein (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West) finished the afternoon 3-for-7 with two runs scored, while Kaiser registered three RBI and scored two runs on the afternoon.

USC (6-6, 1-1 RMAC) was led by Aragon who went a combined 6-for-8 with seven runs batted in. Rachel Quarnberg earned the win in the finale as she pitched all eight innings, allowing three unearned runs on seven hits. She was also 3-for-5 with an RBI at the plate.

The same two teams will conclude their four-game set with a scheduled doubleheader tomorrow at the Digger Dome. The first game is slated to begin at 11:00 am

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CSM SOFTBALL GOES 1-3 AT OKLAHOMA PANHANDLE STATE

GOODWELL, Okla. – The Colorado School of Mines softball team registered a 1-3 record as it opened the 2003 campaing at Oklahoma Panhandle State last weekend. CSM dropped the first two games (9-2 and 3-1) before earning a split on the final day by winning the first game of the doubleheader, 7-5.

Leading the way for Mines on the four-game trip was junior second baseman Kim Kaiser (Sedalia, Colo./Douglas County) who went 7-for-14 with two doubles, a triple and an RBI. In the Oredigger’s lone win, Kaiser went 4-for-4 and scored a run.

Freshman shortstop Beth Skidmore (Littleton, Colo./Dakota Ridge) and senior ceterfielder Karrie Rein (Arvada, Colo./Arvada West) each recorded six hits on the trip, while freshman catcher Andria Eickelman (Pueblo, Colo./Pueblo East) drove in a team-best four runs on the trip.

Freshman pitcher Breean DiCarlo (Louisville, Colo./Monarch) picked up CSMs lone win on the mound as she pitched a complete game seven-hitter in the third game of the series. DiCarlo also pitched a complete game in the second game of the trip, giving up six hits and allowing three runs, one earned.

CSM was scheduled to be in action again this weekend at the Mile-Hi Classic in Castle Rock, Colo. However, that tournament was cancelled due to the inclement weather. Mines is not scheduled to play again until it hosts Southern Colorado for a pair of doubleheaders on Feb. 22-23.

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