CSM keeps #8 spot in NCAA Division II Central Region rankings

GOLDEN, Colo. (Nov. 10, 2010) – Colorado School of Mines has retained its #8 ranking in this week’s NCAA Division II Central Region Rankings, as announced this afternoon by the NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball Committee.

The Orediggers (19-8 overall, 12-6 RMAC) have clinched the #4 seed for the RMAC Tournament, which will be held on Thursday – Saturday, November 11th – 13th, at Nebraska-Kearney.

CSM will play #5 seed Regis University in the Quarterfinals on Thursday at 3:45 p.m.  The winner will advance into Friday's Semifinal match at 6:00 p.m.  The Championship match will be on Saturday at 3:00 p.m.  ALL TIMES ARE MOUNTAIN DAYLIGHT TIME (Nebraska-Kearney is in the Central Daylight Time zone).

The winner of the RMAC volleyball tournament will receive an automatic berth in the 2010 NCAA Division II Volleyball Championships.  Eight teams from each of the eight regions will qualify for the 2010 NCAA Division II Volleyball Championships.

The selection show to announce the 64-team field for the 2010 NCAA Division II volleyball championships is scheduled to be streamed online at http://www.ncaa.com/allaccess on Sunday, November 14th, at 8:00 p.m. (MDT).