THE LEAD
A two-goal performance from freshman midfielder Lindsey Washburn helped Dallas Baptist to a 2-0 win over No. 4 Colorado School of Mines in the season opener on Thursday.  In front of a crowd of over 500 at Patriot Soccer Field, Washburn connected on her only two shots of the night to lead the Patriots (1-0-0) to a victory.  The Orediggers are the highest –ranked team DBU has defeated in program history.

Washburn put the Patriots on the board in the 57th minute after freshman forward Maddie Owen made contact on a free kick by junior midfielder Cecily Martinez, setting up Washburn for the finish. She struck again 15 minutes later on a free kick that ricocheted off the bar and made its way to the back of the net. Senior goalkeeper Jenna Ackerly made eight saves in her first career start for DBU.
 
DBU HEAD COACH, MICHELLE LENARD – ON LEADERS
"We've worked really hard over the past couple of weeks to get everyone up to speed.  Our leaders really stepped up and got the young players prepared.  Even though we had two freshman contribute to those goals tonight, the leaders set the tone."
 
WASHBURN – ON HER FIRST GAME
"It was absolutely amazing.  Just being on the field with these girls is such an enjoyment.  I can't say enough about them."
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
5 – Five freshman took the pitch for DBU against Colorado School of Mines.
9 – The Orediggers got nine shots off in the second half, but could not convert.
1 - Jenna Ackerly recorded her first career save as a Patriot in her first start at DBU.
 
UP NEXT FOR THE PATRIOTS
DBU squares off against Metro State University on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. The Patriots fell to the Roadrunners 2-1 in last year's game in Denver, Colorado.