FARMINGTON, Minn. - Senior right-side hitter Rachel Bingham led the Carleton College volleyball team to a playoff-clinching win on Saturday, and earned the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) Offensive Player of the Week award as a result.

Bingham delivered an outstanding offensive performance in a 1-1 week for the Knights, totaling 35 kills while hitting .313 across two conference matchups against Macalester and St. Catherine. The Kansas native averaged 5.00 kills per set while contributing 21 digs, five blocks, and two service aces. Her contributions helped lead Carleton to a 3-0 sweep over St. Catherine on Senior Night on Saturday, Oct. 31. The victory secured the Knights' first MIAC Playoff berth since 2015. 

Bingham and the Knights conclude their regular season on Saturday, Nov. 7 on the road against the College of Saint Benedict. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.