Ortiz was named the 2021 Buffalo State Bengal Challenge Invitational Most Valuable Player after helping the Saxons go undefeated in three matches to claim the Bengal Challenge team title. She stopped an incredible 76 attacks from finding the floor, averaging 25.3 digs per match and 6.9 digs per set. Ortiz tied the Alfred University record for most digs in a five-set match with 38 against the Bengals on Saturday morning. She nearly set the school record for most digs in a three-set match, stopping 24 attacks in the weekend closer against Medaille. She now is averaging 5.53 digs per set which ranks in the top-50 in Division III. Ortiz also added five service aces.