GREELEY, Colo. — Mines Club Women's Volleyball opened its 2026-27 season Sunday with a strong showing at the Northern Colorado Tournament, with the Orediggers' two squads combining for seven victories across eight matches and finishing with a tournament championship and a fourth-place finish.
Team A opened the tournament against UNC Blue and got the season off to a strong start with a 2-0 victory. The result allowed the Orediggers to continue through pool play and provided an early opportunity for the team to establish its rhythm and chemistry.
Team A returned to the court at 10 a.m. against Regis B and continued its strong start, earning another 2-0 victory. The straight-set win kept the Orediggers moving through pool play and set up an opportunity to compete for a top finish.
The Orediggers closed out pool play against CU Denver at 1 p.m. Team A once again came away with a 2-0 victory, completing an undefeated run through pool play and earning a place in a top crossover match.
Team A faced UNC Gold in the crossover round at 2 p.m. and delivered another straight-set performance, winning 2-0. The victory completed an undefeated tournament run and secured first place overall for Team A.
Team B also opened its tournament with a victory, taking on Wyoming A in its first match of the day. The Orediggers battled through three sets to earn the win and continue into pool play.
Team B followed with a 2-0 victory over Regis A at 11 a.m., continuing its progress through the tournament and giving the squad another strong performance in pool play.
The Orediggers then faced UCCS Gold at noon and earned another 2-0 victory. The result secured Team B a place in the crossover round and gave the squad an opportunity to finish among the tournament's top teams.
Team B concluded its tournament against CU Denver at 2 p.m. The Orediggers battled through three sets but ultimately fell short, finishing fourth overall in the tournament.
Together, the two Mines squads provided an impressive opening to the 2026-27 campaign. Team A went undefeated on its way to the tournament championship, while Team B earned three victories before finishing fourth. The results also demonstrated the depth of the club program as both squads advanced beyond pool play and into the crossover round.
The tournament gave Mines an early opportunity to compete together, develop chemistry and experience the demands of a full day of tournament volleyball. With eight matches between the two squads, the Orediggers leave Greeley with valuable experience to carry into the rest of the fall schedule.
Mines will take the lessons from its opening tournament back to the practice court as it prepares for its next competition. With a championship performance from Team A and a fourth-place finish from Team B, the Orediggers have plenty of momentum to build on as the season continues.
