RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines Volleyball is set to host the RMAC Power Pod this weekend against Regis and New Mexico Highlands at the King Center.

Series History

Regis is 14-3 against South Dakota Mines since 2012. Last Friday, the Rockers defeated Regis 3-0, guided by Maria Bouman's eight kills and six blocks.

Against New Mexico Highlands, the Hardrockers hold an 8-4 record since 2015. The Rockers have won the last five matchups and seven of the last eight meetings. On Oct. 9, Bouman and Cate Warren's combined 24 kills helped the Rockers to a 3-0 sweep over the Cowgirls.

About the Rangers

Regis is on a five-game losing streak with a 2-19 overall record and 1-9 RMAC clip. Last weekend, the Rangers fell to both the Hardrockers and Black Hills State. Their last victory was a 3-2 win over New Mexico Highlands on Oct. 2 in Denver.

Kailyn Polzin leads the Rangers with 152 total kills on 522 attempts. She did not play against the Hardrockers on Oct. 16. Cady Knight is sixth in the RMAC with 4.44 digs per set this season.

About the Cowgirls

New Mexico Highlands comes to Rapid City with a 3-18 overall record and 1-9 RMAC record. They fell to Western Colorado and Fort Lewis on the road last weekend. They last won on Oct. 3 at Chadron State.

Aziza Morris is first on the team with 2.78 kills per set, the 14^th-best mark in the conference. Naya Dornic's 3.74 digs per set is 11^th in the RMAC, while her 0.34 aces per set is 13^th. Their 121 team aces is the third-most in the conference.

About the Hardrockers

The Rockers are 15-5 overall and 7-3 in the RMAC entering the RMAC Power Pod. They are on a four-game winning streak with victories against New Mexico Highlands, Adams State, Regis and Chadron State. In the RMAC Regional Pod, the Rockers took down Chadron State and Black Hills State.

Cate Warren leads the team and is fourth in the RMAC with 3.32 kills per set, while Lexi Glendenning's 3.12 kills per set is sixth. Maria Bouman ranks first in the RMAC aces, second in hitting percentage and seventh in blocks. As a team, the Hardrockers rank third in the RMAC in points and fourth in hitting percentage.

Weekend Schedule

Game 1: South Dakota Mines Hardrockers (15-5, 7-3 RMAC) vs. Regis Rangers (2-19, 1-9 RMAC)
Date & Time: October 22, 2026 • 6 p.m.
Location: King Center
Live Coverage: Livestream | Live Stats

Game 2: Regis Rangers (2-19, 1-9 RMAC) vs. New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls (3-18, 1-9 RMAC)
Date & Time: October 23, 2026 • 5 p.m.
Location: King Center
Live Coverage: Livestream | Live Stats

Game 3: South Dakota Mines Hardrockers (15-5, 7-3 RMAC) vs. New Mexico Highlands Cowgirls (3-18, 1-9 RMAC)
Date & Time: October 24, 2026 • 3 p.m.
Location: King Center
Live Coverage: Livestream | Live Stats

What's Next

The Rockers resume RMAC play at Black Hills State on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. They will host #25 Colorado School of Mines on Oct. 31 for the regular season home finale.