COLORADO SPRINGS – Oredigger volleyball stars Kaiya Gilbert and Jenna McLaughlin were recognized by the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) once again after a successful 2-0 week for Mines on the court.
 
Gilbert was named RMAC Setter of the Week for the sixth time this season. She's also won five of the last six awards. McLaughlin earned RMAC Defensive Player of the Week fourth time this season. She's totaled five weekly awards in 2026 so far. The duo helped Mines sweep Colorado Mesa and Westminster during the RMAC Power Pod at Lockridge Arena. With the victories, the Orediggers extended their program-record run of straight-set wins to 12. Their 36 consecutive set wins mark the longest active streak in all of NCAA Division II.
 
For the week, Gilbert posted 63 assists, 15 digs, 10 total blocks, and five kills on .333 hitting. Her 10.50 assists per set ranked #1 in the RMAC and her 1.67 blocks per set ranked #16 in all of NCAA Division II. McLaughlin produced 13 total blocks, 21 kills on .419 hitting and two service aces. Her blocks per set were #3 in the nation for the week and led the league. McLaughlin's hitting percentage also ranked #4 in the RMAC and her 3.50 kills per set tied for #6 in the league last week. She finished the last seven days #2 in the conference at 4.92 points per set.
 
Mines heads to South Dakota this weekend where the Orediggers play Black Hills State on Friday and South Dakota Mines on Saturday.
 
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