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Heat Halt Forces Washburn–Mines 16-16 Tie

9/6/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Washburn Ichabods and Colorado School of Mines Orediggers finished 16-16 after officials halted play because of extreme heat.
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association rules forced suspension when wet-bulb temperature exceeded 92.1 °F.
The heat index at suspension was 107 °F, which the National Weather Service labels dangerous.
It marked Mines’ first tie since the overtime era began in 1996, the first major college tie since 1995.

History

Historical Context

The 1901 eastern United States heat wave killed about 9,500 people, and the 1980 U.S. heat wave caused roughly 1,000 deaths, underscoring the lethal risk of extreme heat. In 2024 the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association halted the Washburn-Ichabods–Colorado School of Mines game when the wet-bulb temperature hit 92.1 °F, applying safety standards born from those historic crises.

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Story summary

The Washburn Ichabods and Colorado School of Mines Orediggers finished 16-16 after officials halted play because of extreme heat.
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association rules forced suspension when wet-bulb temperature exceeded 92.1 °F.
The heat index at suspension was 107 °F, which the National Weather Service labels dangerous.
It marked Mines’ first tie since the overtime era began in 1996, the first major college tie since 1995.

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