LAS VEGAS, N.M. – MSU Denver volleyball capped its regular season in dominant fashion Saturday night, sweeping New Mexico Highlands 3-0 on the road to secure its 12th consecutive victory and clinch its sixth straight RMAC regular-season championship.
The Roadrunners (20-6, 13-1 RMAC) took the match by set scores of 25-13, 25-23 and 25-19, extending their unbeaten record against the Cowgirls to 21-0 all time. The championship continues a remarkable run of conference dominance for MSU Denver, which has posted a 100-4 record in RMAC play since the start of the 2020 COVID season, losing just four conference matches in that span.
First-year head coach Stacie Meisner continues the program's streak of six consecutive RMAC regular-season titles, with the Roadrunners earning home-court advantage throughout the upcoming RMAC Tournament.
MSU Denver set the tone early, hitting an impressive .615 in the opening set with 16 kills and no errors on 26 attempts to take a 25-13 victory. The Roadrunners maintained their offensive efficiency in the second set, recording another 16 kills while hitting .286. Despite a more competitive frame that featured 14 tie scores and four lead changes, MSU Denver came away with a 25-23 win to take a 2-0 advantage.
The Roadrunners closed out the sweep in the third, finishing with 15 kills and a .279 hitting percentage to claim the set 25-19. MSU Denver finished the night with 47 kills and a .360 hitting percentage, compared to 35 kills and a .192 mark for New Mexico Highlands.
Hayden Liebsack led the Roadrunners with 10 kills, adding nine digs and a solo block for 11 points. Trynity Martin delivered one of the most efficient performances of the night, recording eight kills without an error on 11 attempts for a .727 hitting percentage. She also added an ace and two block assists.
Alivia Huxoll and Mayah Pridgett each contributed seven kills, with Huxoll hitting .455 and Pridgett hitting .500. Brooke Gennerman added six kills without an error, hitting .300 while contributing four digs and two block assists.
GabriElle Brewer paced the offense with 24 assists and added three digs and an ace. Kahlia Maiava chipped in nine assists, while Aubrey Blake finished with seven digs. Mia Accomazzo added three service aces as the Roadrunners totaled seven aces and 40 digs.
Gennerman will finish the RMAC regular season as the conference leader in both kills and kills per set, totaling 369 kills while averaging 4.15 per set. Her production helped anchor a Roadrunners offense that continued to build momentum throughout the season.
With the regular season complete, MSU Denver now turns its attention to the RMAC Tournament, where the Roadrunners will host every round as they look to continue their championship run on their home court. The Roadrunners opponent in the quarterfinal round is to be determined once the tournament bracket is released.
