Kaelber is a 5-foot-11 freshman setter from Pasco, Wash.
No. 18 Montana Tech opened conference play with two wins. The Orediggers won at No. 16 University of Providence 3-0 and won 3-0 at home over MSU-Northern.
Kaelber averaged 10 assists and 2.14 digs per set.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order; Natalie Hilderman of Rocky Mountain College and Ali Williams of Carroll College.