Colorado School of Mines begins its defense of the RMAC women’s soccer tournament title Sunday, hosting Black Hills State in the quarterfinals. The No. 3 Orediggers enter at 12-3-3 after a 5-1 win over CSU Pueblo; No. 6 Black Hills State is making its first tournament appearance after a 10-4-4 season. Mines is favored by its strong season and home field, but the teams drew 0-0 in their regular-season meeting.

By the Numbers
  • Mines: 12-3-3 overall; Black Hills State: 10-4-4.
  • Bella Campos leads Mines with 26 goals and 8 assists; Ivy Agee leads Black Hills State with 14 goals.
  • Mines has outscored opponents 55-18 this season; Black Hills State has outscored opponents 35-16.
  • The teams’ all-time series stands at 9-0-2 in Mines’ favor.
Yes, But

Mines has the stronger record and home advantage, but Black Hills State has been difficult to score against, allowing fewer than one goal per game. Their September draw showed the Yellow Jackets can frustrate Mines, even as the Orediggers held a 17-10 edge in shots.

What’s Next

Sunday’s winner advances to the semifinals in Denver on Nov. 4, where it will face the winner of Colorado Mesa–Fort Lewis. The championship game is scheduled for Nov. 7.

Bottom Line

Mines has the firepower and home-field edge, but its title defense may hinge on turning its scoring chances into goals against a Black Hills State team that already proved capable of holding the Orediggers scoreless.