The Colorado School of Mines men's soccer team posted its first shutout win of the season as they defeated the University of Mary by a score of 3-0 on Monday afternoon at the CSM Soccer Stadium.
In the 24th minute, Jeff Nelson found the feet of Chike Sullivan just outside the six-yard box to give Mines a 2-0 lead. The goal was Sullivan's second of the season.
In the 77th minute, after a ball was cleared out of the University of Mary box, Cale Haas served the ball back from 35 yards out and connected with Trevor Braun who headed the ball past the near post for his first goal of the season.
CSM's defense limited the Marauders to six shots, none of which were on goal. Manville Strand earned his first shutout of the season in goal.
The Orediggers (2-0) will play at Upper Iowa on Friday, Sept. 4th at 4:00 pm (MST). CSM will then take on Missouri S & T at Upper Iowa on Sunday, Sept. 6th at 12:00 pm (MST).