No. 19 Colorado School of Mines rallied after dropping the opening set to beat Colorado Christian 3-1 and reach the RMAC tournament semifinals. Caroline Walden led the Orediggers with a career-high 17 kills, while setter Kaiya Gilbert recorded a double-double. The win extended Mines’ program-record winning streak and ended Colorado Christian’s season.

By the Numbers
  • Mines won 3-1, taking the final three sets 25-21, 25-21 and 25-21.
  • Walden had 17 kills; Gilbert finished with 41 assists and 17 digs.
  • Mines improved to 24-3 and extended its winning streak to 17 matches.
  • Coach Jamie Magalei earned her 408th career win.
Yes, But

Colorado Christian outperformed Mines in blocks, digs and aces, and dominated the first set 25-11. But the Orediggers steadied their attack and closed out each of the next three sets by the same score.

What’s Next

Mines faces third-seeded Colorado Mesa in the RMAC semifinals Friday at 7:30 p.m. on the MSU Denver campus.

Bottom Line

Mines turned an early setback into a three-set response, keeping its tournament run alive and carrying a record-setting streak into the semifinals.