Hopcroft is a 5-foot-7 sophomore defensive specialist from Florence, Mont.
The Orediggers stayed unbeaten in Frontier Conference play with two home wins. Montana Tech beat Rocky Mountain 3-1 and swept Montana Western 3-0.
Hopcroft averaged 6.14 digs per set including 31 against Rocky.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order: Hailey Copinga of Rocky Mountain and Brooke Both of Providence.