GOLDEN, Colo. – Chadron State racked up 10 blocks and nine steals defensively, but a big second quarter helped Colorado School of Mines to an 81-55 victory on Thursday night as the Eagles returned from holiday break in Lockridge Arena. 

The Orediggers (8-8, 3-2 RMAC) outscored Chadron State (0-10, 0-5 RMAC) 26-6 in the second quarter to take control of the game after the Eagles led early, 13-12. Mines led by 23 at halftime and by as many as 32 late in the third quarter. 

Amya Winfrey recorded five blocks and five rebounds in just 15 minutes, tied for the most by one player in an RMAC game this season. Keziah Toran added three blocks while Kenna Wagner and Alex Ridenour added one apiece as the Eagles became only the second RMAC team with double-digit blocks in a game in 2025-26. 

Offensively, Audrey Quintana led Chadron State with 14 points and seven rebounds while Kenna Wagner chipped in 12, going 6-for-7 from the free-throw line. Quintana and Dreanna Jackson had two three-pointers apiece. Jackson finished with eight points. 

Evelyn Old Coyote had a team-high five assists along with four rebounds. Quintana, Wagner, Ella Moser and Teryn Stokes (playing for the first time since November) all had two steals apiece among CSC's nine, the second-most by the Eagles in a game this season.

Colorado School of Mines shot 47.7 percent from the field, 40 percent (10-25) from three and 69.2 percent (9-13) from the line. Emma Sixta (22 points) and Sofia Baldessari (20 points) led the Oredigger attack. 

The Eagles shot 34 percent from the field, 25 percent (5-20) from deep and 80 percent (16-20) at the free throw line, with 13 of those makes coming in the second half. Chadron State outscored Colorado School of Mines 14-9 in the fourth and final period and outrebounded the Orediggers 39-32 for the game. 

Mines jumped out to a 7-0 lead, but Chadron State answered immediately. Quintana drained a three-pointer and a jumper before Dreanna Jackson put in another triple to give CSC an 8-7 lead. In between, Winfrey came up with blocks on three consecutive Oredigger possessions. 

Chadron State had its last lead at 13-12 after an old fashioned three-point play by Keziah Toran. But Mines would outscore the Eagles 32-9 over the rest of the first half and kept the lead over 20 points for the entire second half. 

The Eagles will face Regis (0-8, 0-5 RMAC) in a battle of the RMAC's final two winless teams this Saturday at 3 p.m. in Denver. 

Chadron State—Audrey Quintana 14, Kenna Wagner 12, Ella Moser 9, Dreanna Jackson 8, McKenzi Petersen 5, Keziah Toran 5, Teryn Stokes 2. Totals: 17-50 FG (5-20 3PT) 16-20 FT. 55 points, 39 rebounds, 12 assists, 27 turnovers.

​Colorado School of Mines—Emma Sixta 22, Sofia Baldessari 20, Jenna Shandy 9, Quincey Baum 8, Sophia Baal 7, Jade Leon 6, Emily Thomas 5, Lindsey Jones 3, Madison Gage 1. Totals: 31-65 FG (10-25 3PT) 9-13 FT. 81 points, 32 rebounds, 19 assists, 14 turnovers.