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Sep 8, 2009

Mitchell named RMAC Offensive Player of the Week; CSM ranked 20th in the nation, tied for second in Central Region


GOLDEN, Colo. - Colorado School of Mines' Kayla Mitchell was named the RMAC Offensive Player of the Week for games played during the week of August 31st. It marks the fourth time in Mitchell's career that she has received this honor.

Mitchell, a senior forward from Ontario, Ore. (Ontario H.S.), scored one goal and tallied an assist in a pair of CSM victories. In Mines' 2-0 win over Upper Iowa, Mitchell scored the game-winner and added an assist. In four games this season, Mitchell has a pair of goals, both game-winners, and two assists.

In 2008, Mitchell scored 22 goals (6 game-winners) ranking her second in the RMAC. Mitchell established new CSM individual single-season records for goals, points (47), shots (127) and shots on goal (67) in route to being named First Team All-RMAC. A Daktronics First Team All-Central Region and NSCAA/adidas Second Team All-Central Region selection, Mitchell helped lead CSM to its first ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament. For her efforts in the classroom, Mitchell was named the RMAC Women's Soccer Academic Player of the Year. Mitchell also earned First Team NSCAA/ adidas College Scholar All-West Region and Third Team NSCAA/adidas College Scholar (College Division) All-American honors.

As a sophomore in 2007, Mitchell started all 21 matches and led Mines in goals (13), total points (29) and game-winning goals (seven). Mitchell tallied three assist and was 4-for-5 on penalty kicks as she earned First Team All-RMAC and First Team Academic All-RMAC honors.

During the 2007 season, Mitchell tallied 11 goals and three assists. A Second Team All-RMAC selection, Mitchell led CSM in total points (25) as a true freshman.

In other news, the CSM women are ranked 20th in the NSCAA (National Coaches Association of America) Division II National Poll and tied for second in the Central Region. It marks the first time in program history that the women have been ranked nationally.

The Orediggers (4-0) begin Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference play this week with a game on Friday, Sept. 11th at Metro State at 1:00 pm. CSM will host N.M. Highlands at the CSM Soccer Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 13th at noon.

For more information about Colorado School of Mines Athletics, please contact Assistant Sports Information Director Katie Simons at ksimons@mines.edu.

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