THE RUNDOWN
The DBU Women's Soccer team (15-4-2) battled back from an early deficit, but lost in overtime to Colorado School of Mines (17-3-1) 2-1 Saturday.
Lindsey Tornabene opened the scoring in the third minute with a header off a deflection when
Hope Koym stretched out to keep a Devon Dunmire shot from sneaking under the crossbar. The scored remained 1-0 until the 75th minute, when Heartland Conference Player of the Year
Abigail Olmos cut through the Mines defense and beat Shannon Mooney for the equalizer.
In the eight minute of overtime, the Orediggers capitalized on a corner kick, with Jennifer Kendall scoring the game-winner.
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
 - The Patriots' season ended at the hands of Colorado School of Mines for the second straight season. Last year's contest ended in penalty kicks after a scoreless regulation and overtime.
 - DBU had not allowed a goal in its last six games.
 - Nine of the 11 Patriot starters will be back next season.
COACH MICHELLE LENARD ON HER TEAM'S SUCCESSES THIS SEASON
"We may have exited the tournament earlier this year than we wanted to, but I know that they took us one step closer to the national championship we're chasing with what they were able to do this season."
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
628:47Â - The Orediggers' first goal snapped a scoreless streak of nearly 10 and a half hours by DBU.
38Â Â - Mines attempted 38 shots in the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament, including 16 Saturday.
2 - The two goals scored against DBU today were the first goals allowed by the Patriots since October 14.
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