The Orediggers have been defeated 34-31 by Valdosta State of their first-ever nationwide semifinal look.
VALDOSTA, Ga. — The spectacular run by the Colorado Faculty of Mines soccer staff has come to an finish.
The Orediggers, who have been taking part in of their first Division II semifinal recreation in program historical past, have been defeated 34-31 by Valdosta State in Georgia on Saturday afternoon.
It places an finish to Mines’ 2021 season, which concludes with a 12-2 total file.
“We’re an elite staff that deserves to be within the last 4, and we will likely be right here subsequent yr,” head coach Gregg Brandon stated. “These guys fought arduous.”
Regardless of going through a 34-17 fourth-quarter deficit, the Orediggers started chipping away and made issues fascinating right down to the ultimate minute. Quarterback John Matocha recorded 260 yards and a pair of touchdowns via the air.
The one regular-season loss Colorado Faculty of Mines suffered this season was dealt by Colorado Mesa (26-21) again in October. The Orediggers outscored their opponents 489-146 in all different video games main as much as Saturday.
Valdosta State, the 2018 Division II nationwide champion, returns to the championship recreation subsequent weekend.
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