Colorado School of Mines and Washburn end game in tie due to heat

Colorado School of Mines and Washburn finished their football game in a 16-16 tie on Saturday morning in Topeka. The decision to end the contest was made after a missed field goal attempt by Colorado School of Mines in the fourth quarter. Officials determined that the wet bulb temperature had exceeded Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association safety protocols, preventing the game from entering overtime. The event had already been rescheduled twice, moving from an original noon kickoff to 9 a.m. to avoid extreme heat. The region is currently under the influence of a heat dome, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees throughout the day. Washburn moves to a 1-0-1 record, while Colorado School of Mines stands at 0-1-1 following the conclusion of the match.

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