THE LEAD
The No. 7 Dallas Baptist University Women's Soccer team lost to No. 23 Colorado School of Mines 5-0 in the season opener on Thursday evening at Stermole Stadium in Golden, Colorado. Cari Smith and Emily Townsend each registered a goal and an assist to lead the Orediggers' attack.

Cecily Martinez carried the load for the Patriot offense with three shots and one on goal. Ocoee Wilson made five saves in the first half before handing over goalkeeper duties to Hope Koym, who recorded four saves in the second half.

THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- The last time DBU lost 5-0 was on the road against Texas A&M Commerce on October 25, 2005.
 - The Patriots have faced the Orediggers in four straight season openers. DBU is 1-2-1 in those contests.
 - DBU started only five returning starters from last year's squad.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
31 - Colorado School of Mines accumulated 31 shots on goal in the match
5 - The Patriots' offense came up with five shots in the loss.
14 - DBU goalies faced 14 shots on goal.

UP NEXT
DBU finishes its Colorado roadtrip against Metro State University on Saturday at Noon MT at the Regency Athletic Complex in Denver, Colorado.