Rocky opened the season going 2-2 at the Johnson and Wales tournament in Denver.
The Bears beat Mayville 3-0 and (RV) Wayland Baptist 3-0 and lost to top-ranked Hastings 2-3 and Embry-Riddle 1-3.
Fergurson averaged 4.93 digs per set.
Also nominated: Dylan Fowler of Montana Western.