Rice University Athletics
Rice Volleyball Lands Three Athletes in American Weekly Honors
8/31/2026 3:02:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
IRVING — Rice volleyball had three athletes named to the American Conference weekly honors, the league announced Monday.
Seniors Kaia Mateo and Kellen Dorotik and freshman Ashlyn Seay were all recognized following the Owls' 3-0 weekend at the Jaguar Classic.
Kaia Mateo – Setter of the Week
Mateo earned Setter of the Week honors after leading the conference with 144 assists and 11.38 assists per set. She also recorded 26 digs and two double-doubles over the weekend. Mateo had 53 assists and 12 digs in Rice's 3-1 win over Mississippi State and was named the Jaguar Classic Most Valuable Player.
Kellen Dorotik – Offensive Player of the Week
Dorotik was named Offensvie Player of the Week after recording 43 kills across 13 sets while hitting .348 and averaging 3.31 kills per set. She had 15 kills in wins over both Georgia State and Mississippi State and was named to the Jaguar Classic All-Tournament Team.
Ashlyn "AJ" Seay – Freshman of the Week
Seay earned Freshman of the Week honors after recording 36 kills across 11 sets while hitting .460 and averaging 3.27 kills per set. She posted 21 kills while hitting .667 in Rice's 3-1 win over Mississippi State. Her 21 kills marked the most in a single match by a freshman in the American Conference this past weekend.
Next Up
The Owls will return home Wednesday to begin a two-week homestand, starting with a matchup against Tarleton State. First serve is set for 6 p.m. at Tudor Fieldhouse, with the match streaming on ESPN+.
Seniors Kaia Mateo and Kellen Dorotik and freshman Ashlyn Seay were all recognized following the Owls' 3-0 weekend at the Jaguar Classic.
Kaia Mateo – Setter of the Week
Mateo earned Setter of the Week honors after leading the conference with 144 assists and 11.38 assists per set. She also recorded 26 digs and two double-doubles over the weekend. Mateo had 53 assists and 12 digs in Rice's 3-1 win over Mississippi State and was named the Jaguar Classic Most Valuable Player.
Kellen Dorotik – Offensive Player of the Week
Dorotik was named Offensvie Player of the Week after recording 43 kills across 13 sets while hitting .348 and averaging 3.31 kills per set. She had 15 kills in wins over both Georgia State and Mississippi State and was named to the Jaguar Classic All-Tournament Team.
Ashlyn "AJ" Seay – Freshman of the Week
Seay earned Freshman of the Week honors after recording 36 kills across 11 sets while hitting .460 and averaging 3.27 kills per set. She posted 21 kills while hitting .667 in Rice's 3-1 win over Mississippi State. Her 21 kills marked the most in a single match by a freshman in the American Conference this past weekend.
Next Up
The Owls will return home Wednesday to begin a two-week homestand, starting with a matchup against Tarleton State. First serve is set for 6 p.m. at Tudor Fieldhouse, with the match streaming on ESPN+.
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