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COLORADO MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS AT
FORT LEWIS, 76-60, IN RMAC TOURNEY

DURANGO, Colo. – The seventh-seeded Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team saw its season come to a close with a 76-60 loss at second-seeded Fort Lewis’ Whalen Gymnasium in the opening round of the 2004 Wells Fargo/Rocky Mountain Shootout on Wednesday evening.

Mines finishes its season at 12-16 overall (10-9 RMAC), which is an improvement of eight games from last season. The Skyhawks advance to play the winner of tonight’s quarterfinal between third-seeded Colorado State-Pueblo and sixth-seeded Metro State on Saturday afternoon at 4:00 pm at the World Arena in Colorado Springs.

In tonight’s game, FLC raced out to a 37-30 lead at halftime and opened the second half on a 7-0 run to extend the lead to 14 points (44-30) with 14 minutes to play. CSM would cut the lead to nine points (44-35) less than a minute later on a three-point play from junior guard Kristin Horkey (Fort Collins, Colo./Rocky Mountain), but Fort Lewis’ Amie Moulton nailed a three-pointer on the ensuing possession to push the lead back to double digits. Mines would not be able to get the lead under 10 points the rest of the way.

CSM placed three players in double figures, led by senior guard Jessica Neumiller (Casper, Wyo./Casper) who posted 13 points, including 3-of-3 from three-point range in her final collegiate game. Junior guard Kim Kilmer (Stoneham, Colo./Prarie) and sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) amassed 10 points apiece.

The Skyhawks (22-6, 15-4 RMAC) received double-double efforts from Amy Mohr of 15 points and 10 rebounds and Kellie Becker of 10 points and a game-high 11 boards.

Mines shot 51 percent (23-45) from the field and held the Skyhawks to just 41 percent (19-46), but Fort Lewis was 27-of-38 from the free throw line compared to 8-of-12 for the Orediggers. FLC also held a 35-24 advantage on the glass.

The Orediggers knocked off Fort Lewis in their regular season meeting, 56-46, back on Jan. 17 in Golden.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS TO REGIS, 63-36

GOLDEN, Colo. – Regis University outscored Colorado School of Mines, 38-18, in the second half to post a 63-36 win on Thursday night in Volk Gymnasium.

Regis led by seven at halftime (25-18) and went on to outscore the Orediggers, 19-3 over the first 12 minutes of the second half to take control of the game.

CSM sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) scored six points and grabbed a team-best nine boards to lead her squad. Sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) recorded a team-high eight points, while junior guard Kristin Horkey (Fort Collins, Colo./Fort Collins) notched seven markers.

The Rangers (18-8, 13-5 RMAC) were paced by Kristina Vengryte who scored a game-high 17 points and registered six steals. Diana Lopez tallied 11 points and five rebounds, while her twin sister, Denise amassed seven points and a game-high 11 rebounds.

Mines will return to action next Wednesday when it participates in the First Round of the RMAC Tournament at a site and time to be determined.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOPS COLORADO CHRISTIAN, 72-40

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team erupted for 47 second half points and claimed a 72-40 victory over Colorado Christian in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action Tuesday night in Volk Gymnasium. The win improves Mines to 12-14 overall and 10-8 in the RMAC. The 10 confernce wins tie for the most in school history.

Mines claimed a 25-16 lead with 51 seconds to play in the first half, but CCU would score the final four points of the half to pull to within five (25-20). But the Orediggers used a 13-2 run over the first five minutes of the second half to assume control of the game.

CSM junior guard Kim Kilmer (Stoneham, Colo./Prarie) led a balanced Oredigger attack with a game-high 14 points. Junior guard Heather Hoops (Golden, Colo./Wheat Ridge) amassed 11 points, five assists and four boards, while sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) totaled eight points, seven rebounds and three blocked shots and sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) added eight points and seven rebounds.

The Cougars (1-25, 0-18 RMAC) were led by Monica Chase’s 12 points./ Jeanee Burton added eight points and a game-best nine rebounds.

Mines will conclude its regular season on Thursday night when it hosts Regis beginning at 6:00 pm in Volk Gymnasium. The Rangers handed CSM a 55-46 setback at Regis Fieldhouse back on Jan. 24.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS TO METRO STATE, 52-48

GOLDEN, Colo. -- Metro State’s Angelena Kuleff totaled 22 points and 12 rebounds to help lift the Roadrunners to a key 52-48 win over Colorado School of Mines in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketball action Saturday night in Volk Gymnasium.

The win improves Metro State to 11-14 overall and 9-8 in conference play, while Mines falls to 11-14 overall and 9-8 in the RMAC.

CSM held a 27-16 lead with 5:28 to play in the first half, but Metro State would outscore Mines, 12-0, over the remainder of the half to take a one point lead (28-27) to the locker room. The second half was much of the same as Mines claimed a 46-39 lead with 6:03 to play, but saw the Roadrunners outscore them, 13-2 over the remainder of the game to earn the win.

CSM junior guard Kim Kilmer (Stoneham, Colo./Prarie) led Mines with 12 points and four rebounds.

Mines will return to action on Tuesday when it hosts Colorado Christian at 6:00 pm in Volk Gymnasium.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOPS CHADRON STATE, 73-59

GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado School of Mines sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) went 11-of-15 from the field and tied her career high with 26 points as the Orediggers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 73-59 win over Chadron State in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketball action Friday night in Volk Gymnasium.

Mines, which led by one point (30-29) at halftime, opened the second half on a 17-4 run to take a 14 point lead (47-33) with 13 minutes to play. The Eagles managed to slice the lead to five points with 10 minutes to play and still had it down to five with 5:47 remaining. However, CSM would score the next eight points, including six by Gronewoller, to seal the game.

Gronewoller also added a game-high nine boards, while junior guard Heather Hoops (Golden, Colo./Wheat Ridge) produced 11 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals.

Chadron (6-17, 6-10 RMAC) was led by Kim Petty who scored 17 points and grabbed seven boards. Dwan Hereford (16) and Lindsay Erwin (12) also reached double figures for the Eagles.

Mines (11-13, 9-7 RMAC) will return to action Saturday night when it hosts Metro State for a 6:00 pm game in Volk Gym.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS AT KEARNEY, 82-58

KEARNEY, Neb. – The Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team fell to 10-13 overall and 8-7 in the conference with an 82-58 setback at Nebraska-Kearney in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketball action Saturday evening at the Health & Sports Center.

Mines received 13 points apiece from sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatifeld) and junior guard Kim Kilmer (Stoneham, Colo./Prarie), while Angel also grabbed six rebounds.

UNK (18-5, 12-3 RMAC) had three players in double figures led by Kalee Modlin’s 22 points and five rebounds. Taryn Ninemire added 20 markers and Anne Manning posted 11 points.

CSM will return to action on Friday night when it hosts Chadron State at 6:00 pm in Volk Gymnasium.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS AT FORT HAYS STATE, 66-55

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State gained a 17 point lead in the second half and claimed a 66-55 win over Colorado School of Mines in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketball action Friday night in Volk Gymnasium.

Mines, which trailed 29-25 at the intermission, received 10 points and eight rebounds from sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield). Junior forward Kim Kilmer (Stoneham, Colo./Prarie) added 10 points and senior guard Jessica Neumiller (Casper, Wyo./Casper) contributed nine points with three trifectas.

FHSU (14-8, 9-5 RMAC) was led by Cassie Cordell’s 25 points and six boards. Shanell Watson posted 12 points and Kyra Pokorny chipped in 11 markers.

Mines (10-12, 8-6 RMAC) will be back in action on Saturday night when it travels to Nebraska-Kearney for a 6:00 pm game.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS AT METRO, 59-53

DENVER, Colo. - Metro State outscored Colorado Mines, 36-19, in the second half en
route to a 59-53 victory at the Auraria Events Center.

Mines was led by sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) who tallied her eighth double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds, while Natasha Molock produced 15 points, six steals, five rebounds and four assists for the Roadrunners.

CSM (10-11, 8-5 RMAC) will be back in action Friday night when it travels to Fort Hays State for a 6:00 pm contest.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WINS AT CHADRON STATE, 64-57

CHADRON, Neb. – The Colorado School of Mines women’s asketball team won for the sixth time in eight games with a 64-57 triumph at Chadron State on Thursday night. Sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) led the way with her seventh double-double of the season as she notched game highs in points (19) and rebounds (13).

Mines trailed, 28-25, as the teams headed for the locker rooms at halftime, but held the Eagles to just 7-of-27 (.259) shooting from the floor in the second half. In comparison, the Orediggers knocked down 14-of-26 (.538) from the field in the second half to rally for the win.

In addition to Gronewoller, CSM received 10 points, four rebounds and four assists from junior guard Kim Kilmer (Stoneham, Colo./Prarie) and sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) added eight points and five boards.

Chadron (4-15, 4-8 RMAC) was led by Kim Petty who posted 13 points and eight rebounds, while Bobbi Blaine added 13 markers off the bench.

Mines (10-10, 8-4 RMAC) will return to action on Saturday evening when it travels to Metro State for a 5:00 pm contest.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS TO NEBRASKA-KEARNEY, 62-58

GOLDEN, Colo. – Nebraska-Kearney’s Allison Krueger totaled 18 points, eight rebounds, three blocked shots and two steals to help lift the Lopers to a 62-58 victory over Colorado School of Mines in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketball action Saturday night in Volk Gymnasium.

UNK (16-3, 10-1 RMAC) raced out to a 23-15 lead with 6:31 to play in the first half, only to see the Orediggers use a 13-4 run to close the first half and take a one point (28-27) lead at the break.

Mines (9-10, 7-4 RMAC) opened its largest lead of the game (51-45) on a layup from senior guard Jessica Neumiller (Casper, Wyo./Casper) with 10:34 to play in the game. But UNK used a 9-2 run over the next five minutes of play to regain a 54-53 lead. The Lopers would lead the rest of the way.

The Orediggers were led by sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) who tallied a game-high 19 points, eight boards and three blocked shots. Junior guard Kristin Horkey (Fort Collins, Colo./Fort Collins) added nine points and seven rebounds and junior guard Heather Hoops (Golden, Colo./Wheat Ridge) amassed nine points and six assists.

In addition to Krueger, the Lopers received 14 points and four assists from Anne Manning and 13 points and four rebounds from Kalee Modlin.

CSM will return to action on Thursday night when it travels to Chadron State for a 6:00 pm tip.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOPS FORT HAYS STATE, 62-48

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team used a 34-22 second half to knock off visiting Fort Hays State in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action Friday night in Volk Gymnasium. It was the Orediggers first win over FHSU since Feb. 1, 2001, a 73-71 win in Golden.

Mines claimed a slim two-point lead at halftime (28-26), but used a 10-4 run to open the first five minutes of the second half and gain a 38-30 lead. The Tigers would cut their deficit to four points on two occasions, the last time coming with 10:53 left in the game on a pair of free throws by Shanell Watson to make the score 42-38.

From there, Mines would score six straight points to gain a 10 point lead (48-38) with eight minutes remaining. The Tigers would not threaten the rest of the game as Mines knocked down 13-of-16 free throws in the final five minutes. CSM hit 33-of-43 from the charity stripe for the game.

Mines was led by senior center Katie Cunio (Canon City, Colo./Canon City) who posted 14 points and four rebounds off the bench. Sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) added seven points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots for victors.

FHSU (9-7, 6-4 RMAC) was paced by Shanell Watson’s game-high 16 points.

CSM (9-9, 7-3 RMAC) will return to action Saturday night when it hosts Nebraska-Kearney. Tipoff is slated for 8:00 pm in Volk Gymnasium.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS AT REGIS, 55-46

DENVER, Colo. -- The Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team had its four-game winning streak snapped as Regis handed the Orediggers a 55-46 setback at Regis Fieldhouse in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action Saturday afternoon. CSM junior guard Kristin Horkey (Fort Collins, Colo./Fort Collins) scored game-high 15 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the floor.

Regis (12-5, 7-2 RMAC) raced out to a 10-point lead (18-8) 12 minutes into the contest, but Mines would close the first half on an 11-2 run to close the gap to 20-19 at halftime.

CSM (8-9, 6-3 RMAC) gained its first lead of the afternoon as senior forward Bara Zahnasova (Boulder, Colo./Boulder) hit a jumper seven seconds into the second half. Neither team would claim a lead larger than two points and the score would be tied five times over the next seven minutes of action.

However, with the game knotted at 32-32 with 13:53 to play, the Rangers would go on a 15-4 run to regain a double digit lead (47-36) with 5:04 to play. Mines would not threaten the rest of the way.

CSM sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) tallied seven points and six rebounds and junior guard Kim Kilmer (Stoneham, Colo./Prarie) added six points and three steals. Regis placed three players in double figures led by Lindsay Viall’s 11 point, four rebound effort. Keely O’Dell and Denise Lopez added 10 points each for the victors.

Mines will return to action on Friday night when it hosts Fort Hays State beginning at 6:00 pm in Volk Gymnasium.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOPS COLORADO CHRISTIAN, 68-46

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team ran its winning streak to four games and improved to .500 overall (8-8) with a 68-46 triumph over Colorado Christian in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action Tuesday night at Cougar Fieldhouse.

Sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs), the reigning RMAC East Division Player of the Week, finished with a game-high 14 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots. Junior guard Kim Kilmer (Stoneham, Colo./Prarie) added 11 points and five boards and junior guard Kristin Horkey (Fort Collins, Colo./Fort Collins) chipped in five points, three rebounds and three steals.

CCU (0-14, 0-8 RMAC) was led by Jeanee Burton’s double-double of 10 points and game-high 10 rebounds.

Mines (8-8, 5-2) will go for its fifth straight win on Saturday afternoon when it travels to Regis for a 1:00 pm contest.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL DEFEATS FORT LEWIS, 56-46

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team outscored Fort Lewis, 34-23, in the second half and placed four players in double figures to earn a 56-46 victory in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action Saturday night in Volk Gymnasium.

Trailing 23-22 at halftime, Mines used a 13-5 run over the first nine minutes to assume a seven point lead (35-28). After FLC took its last lead of the game (44-43) on a layup from Amy Mohr, the Orediggers used a 7-2 run to regain a six point lead and connected on 11-of-12 free throws in the final two minutes to secure the win.

Sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) notched her sixth double-double of the season with 12 points and 11 rebounds and also tallied three blocked shots. Junior guard Heather Hoops (Golden, Colo./Wheat Ridge) totaled 10 points, junior guard Gina Cornelio (Tucson, Ariz./Salpointe) scored 10 points and grabbed six boards, while freshman center Angela Pearson (Arvada, Colo./Maranatha) scored a career-high 10 points and added three boards.

FLC (11-4, 5-2 RMAC) was led by Mohr who posted 12 points and six boards. Toni Kinsey added 13 points, while Karen Thies chipped in five points, four assists and four rebounds.

CSM (7-8, 5-2 RMAC) will return to action Tuesday night when it travels to Colorado Christian for a 6:00 pm tipoff.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOPS ADAMS STATE, 64-55

GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado School of Mines sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) tallied a double-double with game highs in points (21) and rebounds (10) to help lead the Orediggers to a 64-55 victory over Adams State in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketball action Friday night in Volk Gymnasium.

Mines claimed a 21-12 lead midway through the first half before the Grizzlies went on an 11-2 run to knot the game at 23-23 with 3:14 to play in the first stanza. However, CSM would use a pair of buckets from freshman center Angela Pearson (Arvada, Colo./Maranatha) and a layup from Gronewoller to take a 30-27 lead at the intermission.

CSM would gain its largest lead of the game (52-42) on a jumper from Gronewoller with 4:52 to play and Adams State would not trim the lead under five the remainder of the night as Mines nailed 6-of-8 free throws in the closing minutes.

Sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) added 10 points and six boards for the victors and junior guard Heather Hoops (Golden, Colo./Wheat Ridge) amassed 11 points, two boards and three assists.

Adams State (5-8, 2-4 RMAC) was paced by Sara Reynolds who scored a team-high 19 points off the bench. Meagan Hoffman was the only other Grizzly to reach double figures as she posted 13 markers and five rebounds.

CSM (6-8, 4-2 RMAC) will return to action when it hosts Fort Lewis beginning at 6:00 pm Saturday evening in Volk Gymnasium.

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MINES WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WINS AT COLORADO COLLEGE, 67-52

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado School of Mines sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) notched her second double double of the season with 14 points and 10 rebounds to help lead the Orediggers to a 67-52 victory over Colorado College at the J. Juan Reid Gymnasium in nonconference women’s basketball action Tuesday night.

CSM sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) added a team-high 15 points and eight boards, while junior forward Gina Cornelio (Tucson, Ariz./Salpointe) grabbed a game and career-high 12 rebounds and dished out four assists for the victors.

Dana McLeod finished with a game-high 18 points for the Tigers (1-13). Cody Smith tallied 12 points and six boards and Ashley Johnson amassed 10 points and five rebounds in a losing effort.

Mines (5-8, 3-2 RMAC) will return to action on Friday night when it hosts Adams State at 7:00 pm in Volk Gymnasium.

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CSM WOMEN'S BASKETBALL LOSES AT HIGHLANDS, 65-53

LAS VEGAS, N.M. - The Colorado School of Mines women's basketball team slipped to 4-8 overall and 3-2 in conference play with a 65-53 setback at New Mexico Highlands' Wilson Complex on Saturday night.

Sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) tallied a team-best 11 points and six rebounds. Sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) added eight points and three boards and freshman center Angela Pearson (Arvada, Colo./Maranatha) chipped in four points and four rebounds.

NMHU (4-7, 2-3 RMAC) received 17 points apiece from Paige Leatherman and Shannon Salway and Emily Kellett recorded a double-double with 10 points and a game-high 11 boards.

Mines will return to action when it travels to Colorado College for a 7:00 pm game on Tuesday night.

MINES WOMEN'S HOOPS FALLS AT CSU-PUEBLO, 72-57

PUEBLO, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team dropped its first conference game of the season with a 72-57 setback at Colorado State-Pueblo in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action Friday night at Massari Arena.

CSU-Pueblo (6-6, 2-2 RMAC) claimed a 25-12 lead with 6:53 to play in the first half, but Mines would close the first half on a 15-9 run to close the gap to seven points (34-27) at the intermission.

CSM would get as close as five points (48-43) midway through the first half, but the Tunderwolves would score the next six points to reclaim a double digit lead with just under eight minutes to play.

Senior guard Jessica Neumiller (Casper, Wyo./Casper) led Mines with 12 points off the bench. Sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) totaled 10 points and six rebounds, while sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) just missed a double-double with nine points and a game-high 10 boards.

Nadia Fercha led all scorers with 23 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the floor and 9-of-10 from the free throw line. Quatisha Bailey tallied 12 points and seven boards and Ebony Walker added seven points, four boards and four steals.

Mines will return to action Saturday night when it travels to New Mexico Highlands for a 6:00 pm game.

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MINES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL REMAINS PERFECT IN RMAC
WITH 68-50 WIN OVER MESA STATE

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team remained perfect in conference play with a 68-50 victory over visiting Mesa State in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference action Saturday night in Volk Gymnasium. The victory improved Mines to 4-6 overall and 3-0 in RMAC play, while the Mavericks fell to 6-6 overall and 2-2 in conference play.

CSM raced out to an 11-2 lead after six minutes of action and maitained a 28-19 lead at halftime. Mines extended its lead to double digits (30-19) on a jumper from sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) less than one minute into the second half and would extend the lead to as many as 18 points.

Angel finished with a game-high 16 points and seven boards, while senior guard Jessica Neumiller (Casper, Wyo./Casper) tallied 15 points, including 4-of-8 from three-point land and four steals. Senior center Katie Cunio (Canon City, Colo./Canon City) amassed five points and a career-best 14 rebounds, as the Orediggers held a 47-38 advantage on the glass.

The Mavericks were paced by Lori Eddy’s 11 points and four rebounds. Emily Steele scored 11 points, while Rosa Masler chipped in 10 points and six rebounds.

CSM will return to action on Friday night when it travels to Colorado State-Pueblo for a 6:00 pm tipoff.

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MINES WOMEN'S HOOPS DROPS TWO GAMES ON THE ROAD

GOLDEN, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team fell to 3-6 overall with a pair of nonconference road losses over the weekend. On Friday, the Orediggers dropped a 59-45 decision at Wayne State (Neb.) and followed that with a 65-44 setback at fourth-ranked South Dakota on Saturday afternoon.

On Friday, the Wildcats (7-4) outscored Mines, 40-28, in the second half to claim the win. Mines senior guard Jessica Neumiller (Casper, Wyo./Casper) led the way with 13 points and three steals. Junior guard Kim Kilmer (Merino, Colo./Stoneham) added 11 points, while sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) chipped in seven points and five boards.

On Saturday, Mines hung tough with the fourth-ranked team in the country and trailed just 26-21 at the half. However, the Coyotes outscored the Orediggers in the second half, 39-23, to earn the win. Sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) scored a team-best 11 points and added six boards. USD (13-1) placed four players in double figures led by All-American Mandy Koupal’s 13 point, nine rebound effort.

Mines will return to action on Jan. 3 when it hosts Mesa State for a 6:00 pm game in Volk Gymnasium.

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MINES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WINS AT UCCS, 75-71

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado School of Mines sophomore center Ashely Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) notched her third straight double-double and the Orediggers overcame an early 10-point deficit to post a 75-71 victory at CU-Colorado Springs in Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference women’s basketball action Saturday night at the Lions’ Den.

UCCS (2-5, 1-1 RMAC) raced out to a 16-6 lead six minutes into the game, but Mines would rally to slice its deficit to 35-32 at halftime.

CSM (3-4, 2-0 RMAC) opened the second half on a 16-4 run to claim its largest lead of the game (48-39) with 13:12 to play. However, the Mountain Lions regained the lead at 56-54 with 8:56 to play on a layup from Elise Hazelwood.

Mines would take the lead for good (62-61) on a free throw from junior guard Kim Kilmer (Stoneham, Colo./Merino) and the team would knock down 10-of-12 free throws in the closing minutes to hold on for the victory.

Gronewoller produced game-highs in points (26) and rebounds (17) and added two blocked shots. Sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) recorded 17 points, six boards and four assists, while Kilmer added 11 points, seven boards and dished out four assists. The Orediggers connected on 34-of-48 free throws.

UCCS was led by Meghan McGee’s 23 point, seven rebound effort. B.J. McNeally added 20 points and four assists, while Jennine Sauter produced five points, four rebounds, four steals and three assists before fouling out.

Mines wil return to action Friday night when it travels to Wayne State for a 7:00 pm tip.

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CSM WOMEN'S BASKETBALL WINS AT WESTERN STATE, 65-48

GUNNISON, Colo. – Colorado School of Mines sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) tallied 24 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Orediggers to a 65-48 victory over Western State in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference opener for both teams Friday night.

Mines, which led 35-26 at halftime, also received 10 points and seven rebounds from sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield), while committing a season-low 15 turnovers.

Western State (1-6, 0-1 RMAC) was led by Stephanie Coleman’s double double of 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Mines (2-4, 1-0 RMAC) will return to action Saturday night when it travels to CU-Colorado Springs for a 6:00 pm tipoff.

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MINES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL FALLS TO WESTMONT, 72-59

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Westmont connected on 15-of-29 three-pointers to claim a 72-59 victory over the Colorado School of Mines in nonconference women’s basketball action Saturday evening at the Colorado Christian Thanksgiving Classic.

Westmont (3-2) led 40-27 at the half and would hold on to at least a 10 point lead for the entire second half.

CSM (1-4) was led by sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) who tallied a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds. Junior guard Kristen Horkey (Fort Collins, Colo./Fort Collins) amassed 12 points and five boards and junior guard Kim Kilmer (Stoneham, Colo./Merino) contributed eight points and six rebounds.

The Orediggers did connect on 26-of-35 free throws and outrebounded its opponent, 38-22.

Westmont was paced by Meghan O’Donogue’s game-high 22 points, including 6-of-12 from beyond the arc. Katie Hardeman produced 17 points, five rebounds and four steals, while Sarah Travis chipped in nine points.

Gronewoller was named to the all-tournament team.

Mines will not return to action until Dec. 12 when it travels to Western State for the RMAC opener for both teams. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 pm.

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CSM WOMEN'S BASKETBALL FALLS TO NORTHERN COLORADO, 86-60

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Northern Colorado raced out to a 39-20 lead at halftime and claimed an 86-60 victory over Colorado School of Mines in the first game of the Colorado Christian Thanksgiving Classic Friday evening at Cougar Fieldhouse in nonconference women’s basketball action.

Junior guard Gina Cornelio (Tucson, Ariz./Salpointe) tallied 11 points and five rebounds to lead Mines. CSM sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) added nine points and seven boards and junior guard Kim Kilmer (Stoneham, Colo./Merino) contributed seven points, four rebounds and two assists.

UNC (2-1), which connected on 18-of-51 three point attempts, was paced by Heather Barbour who scored a game-high 18 points. Amber Elliott added 17 points and four rebounds, while Kendra Lambrecht scored 11.

Mines (1-3) will return to action on Saturday when it plays Westmont to conclude the CCU Classic. Tipoff is slated for 5:00 pm.

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MINES WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOPS BETHNAY, 67-57

GOLDEN, Colo. – Colorado School of Mines sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) and sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) combined for 44 points and 19 rebounds to help lead the Orediggers to a 67-57 win over Bethany in nonconference women’s basketball action Saturday evening in Volk Gymnasium.

The win improves Mines to 1-2 and gives Head Coach Paula Krueger her first career coaching victory.

CSM trailed 33-22 at the half, and by nine points (44-35) with 12:26 to play. However, the Orediggers would go on an 11-1 run to take the lead for good at 46-45 with 7:30 to play on a three-pointer from junior forward Gina Cornelio (Tucson, Ariz./Salpointe).

Angel finished with game highs in points (23) and rebounds (10), while Gronewoller produced 19 points, nine boards and three blocked shots.

Stacy Lee led Bethany with 15 points. Dallas Archer added 10 markers and six assists in the losing cause.

CSM will return to action on Friday when it participates in the Colorado Christian Thanksgiving Classic. The Orediggers will play Northern Colorado at 5:00 pm.

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OREDIGGER WOMEN'S HOOPS FALLS TO HOLY NAMES, 73-56

GOLDEN, Colo. – Holy Names, the eighth ranked team in the latest NAIA poll, outscored Colorado School of Mines, 41-23, in the second half en route to a 73-56 victory in nonconference women’s basketball action Friday evening in Volk Gymnasium.

The Orediggers (0-2) claimed a 33-32 lead at halftime as sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) and sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) combined for 22 points.

However, Holy Names used an 22-9 run to open the second half and claim a 51-41 lead with 12:41 minutes to play. Mines would slice its deficit to 51-46 on a layup by Gronewoller with 10:36 to play, but would get no closer.

Gronewoller recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Angel produced 13 points and three boards. CSM committed 31 turnovers.

Cherise Mister led all scorers with 19 points, while Angela Zanini and Tiffany Haywood also reached double figures with 18 and 10 points, respectively. Haywood also grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.

Colorado Mines will return to action on Saturday afternoon when it hosts Bethany (Kan.) at 4:00 pm in Volk Gymnasium.

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CSM WOMEN'S BASKETBALL FALLS AT MESA STATE, 66-58

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The Colorado School of Mines women’s basketball team dropped its season opener, 66-58, at Mesa State on Saturday night.

Mines raced out to a 33-30 lead at the break against the Preseason RMAC Western Division favorites, but the Mavericks would outscore CSM, 36-25, over the final 20 minutes of play to claim the win.

Sophomore forward Heather Angel (Littleton, Colo./Chatfield) led Mines with 15 points, six rebounds and four assists. Sophomore center Ashley Gronewoller (Pagosa Springs, Colo./Pagosa Springs) tallied 14 points, a team-best nine boards and a blocked shot, while senior guard Jessica Neumiller (Casper, Wyo./Casper) contributed 12 points and three assists off the bench. She connected on 4-of-8 from three-point range.

Natalie Rogers led Mesa with 20 points and 11 boards. Lori Eddy added 19 points, seven rebounds and six steals, while Rosa Masler produced nine points and a game-high 16 rebounds off the bench.

CSM will return to action on Friday night when it hosts Holy Names College in Volk Gymnasium. Tipoff is slated for 4:00 pm.

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