Mines basketball teams triumph over Metro State

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN CWESTEMAN@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

e Colorado School of Mines basketball teams brought the storm with them Jan. 17 at MSU-Denver, as both sets of Orediggers triumphed over the Roadrunners.

e women’s team held on to win 63-62 over MSU-Denver. Senior guard Ashley Ste eck led the Orediggers with a 15-point, 13-rebound double-double. She also recorded six steals, three assists and two blocks during the game.

e Orediggers were recovering from back-to-back road losses Jan. 13-14. Mines later blasted away Western Colorado 94-75 during the Jan. 21 game in Gunnison, advancing to 15-3 overall and 11-2 in conference play.

Also on Jan. 17, the Mines men’s team won its eighth consecutive game, beating MSU-Denver 70-55. Senior Ben Boone was hot o the bench, giving the Orediggers 19 points, including four treys.

Senior forward Adam istlewood also recorded his second-straight career double-double against the Roadrunners.

After taking down Western Colorado 79-65 on Jan. 21, the men’s tem is 18-1 overall and 12-1 in conference play.

After four consecutive road games, both Mines teams will be back at Lockridge Arena Jan. 27 against Fort Lewis and Jan. 28 against Adams State. For more information, visit MinesAthletics.com.