COLORADO SPRINGS – Kaiya Gilbert was named RMAC Setter of the Week Monday after guiding Oredigger volleyball to a 2-0 record last week.
 
Gilbert claimed the second such award of her career thanks to 72 assists, 14 digs, three total blocks, three kills, and two service aces across six sets of action. Her 12.00 assists per set ranked #1 in the RMAC for the week. The Castle Rock, Colo., native started by handing out 34 assists with nine digs, two kills, two aces, and two blocks in Mines' 3-0 win at New Mexico Highlands. She finished with 38 assists, five digs, one kill, and one block in another 3-0, Oredigger win on Saturday at Adams State. For the season, Gilbert ranks #1 in the RMAC in total assists and assists per set. Nationally, she's #15 in assists per set and #21 in total assists. Mines' two victories improved the Orediggers to 9-3 (2-2 RMAC).
 
Mines volleyball returns to action this Friday at Colorado Christian at 6 p.m. as part of the annual RMAC Regional Pod. The Orediggers host MSU Denver Saturday at 5 p.m. in Lockridge Arena as part of the same pod event.
 
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