The Colorado School of Mines softball team is on the brink of the postseason as they face New Mexico Highlands in a crucial four-game series this weekend. With their season record at 24-26, the Orediggers need strong performances to secure a spot in the RMAC Championship. The series was rescheduled due to inclement weather, now set for Saturday and Sunday in Las Vegas, NM. Mines looks to improve upon a 1-3 performance during their last home weekend against CSU Pueblo, where standout players included Katie Bauer and Kendall Aragon.

By the Numbers
  • Mines is 24-26 overall and 20-20 in RMAC play.
  • New Mexico Highlands is 17-35 overall and 15-25 in RMAC play.
  • Kendall Aragon is batting .416 with 12 doubles and leads the team with 45 RBIs.
  • Mines broke the single-season record for stolen bases with 110 this season.
State of Play
  • The Orediggers currently sit on the edge of playoff contention, needing wins to secure a postseason berth.
  • New Mexico Highlands has shown improvement, winning three out of four from Regis recently.
  • Weather conditions have altered the original series schedule, now commencing Saturday at 12 p.m.
What's Next

Following the weekend series, Mines needs favorable outcomes across the league to determine their qualification for the RMAC Championship next weekend. They could either advance with wins or see their season conclude based on results from other teams.

Bottom Line

This weekend's games are critical for Mines as they chase a postseason opportunity. The team must perform at its peak to secure a championship berth while navigating unpredictable weather and fierce competition.