Kearney, Neb. – The 22nd ranked Colorado School Mines team, on the strength of a hat trick by Kayla Mitchell, beat Nebraska Kearney 4-0, Sunday afternoon at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium at Foster Field.

The Orediggers improve to 13-2-0 (9-2-0 RMAC) while UNK falls to 1-12-1 (0-9-1 RMAC).

Moment of the Game
Mitchell scored her third goal at the 70th minutes; she previously scored at the 6th and 37th minutes

Mitchell's first goal came six minutes into the first period, scoring from five yards out, with her second coming at the 37th minute mark. Her final goal was in the 70th minute.

Lopers of the Game
Katie Larghe(So., Thornton, Colo.) - 3 shots
Caitlin Golden (Fr-R, Lincoln Southwest - 1 shot
Maggie McClure (Fr.,, Omaha) - 1 shot
Sara Chapman (Fr., Lincoln Northeast) - 1 shot
Marissa Niday (Fr., Fremont - 10 saves

Up Next
The Lopers are on the road next weekend, visiting Mines on Friday and then playing nationally-ranked Fort Lewis Sunday.