Friday, January 20
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7:00 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Saint Francis (PA)
Photo by: Lucas Carter
Mastodons Open 2012 Home Schedule Against St. Francis (Pa.), George Mason
1/19/2012 10:45:00 AM | Men's Volleyball
GAME NOTES
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The IPFW men's volleyball team (2-2) will play its first home matches of the 2012 season this weekend, when St. Francis (Pa.) and George Mason invade the Gates Sports Center. IPFW will face the Red Flash on Friday (Jan. 20), followed by the Patriots on Saturday (Jan. 21). Both games start at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Opponents: St. Francis (Pa.) and George Mason
When: Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21 -- 7 p.m. EST
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind.; Gates Sports Center (1,900)
Live Stats: IPFW Live Stats
Streaming Video: IPFW All-Access
BACK FOR MORE
The Mastodons return to the court for their 32rd season, all under the direction of legendary head coach Arnie Ball. In 2012, IPFW welcomes back five starters from last season's squad that ended 16-12 overall and 5-7 in the MIVA, leading to a fifth place finish in the league standings. On offense, outside hitters senior Ivan Matos, senior Jonathan Meyer, junior Elon Fyfield, junior Phil Peterson and sophomore Eddie Rivera will lead the 'Don attack, as each is capable of hitting for double-digit kill totals. Middle hitters junior Rob Samp and senior Corey Frain, along with sophomore libero JW Kieckhefer will anchor the Mastodon defense this season. Freshman Omar Rivera will see his first action at setter on the IPFW offense.
PRESEASON SELECTIONS
IPFW was picked to finish sixth in the 2012 MIVA Preseason Coaches Poll. Loyola was selected as the conference favorite, followed by Ohio State, Lewis, Ball State, and Quincy. Grand Canyon finished one spot behind IPFW for seventh place. Mastodon senior Ivan Matos was selected to the preseason all-conference team.
LAST TIME OUT
Led by Ivan Matos and the Mastodon offense, the IPFW men's volleyball team hung on to down St. Francis (Pa.) in five sets, winning 3-2 Saturday evening in Loretto, Pa. Corey Frain blasted 13 kills, while Phil Peterson totaled 11. Omar Rivera picked up 44 assists and JW Kieckhefer earned 12 digs. As a team, IPFW made 6.5 blocks.
SCOUTING THE RED FLASH
St. Francis (Pa.) opened the 2012 season at home with a win over Ball State (3-2), before falling to IPFW the following night in five-sets. Outside hitters Alex Kane and Logan Patterson have notched 29 and 27 kills, respectively, to lead the 2012 Red Flash offense. In two games this season, senior setter Ryan Williams has amassed 99 assists, dishing 43 alone against IPFW (1/14). St. Francis was voted fourth in the 2012 Preseason EIVA Coaches Poll. The Red Flash is 4-7 all-time against IPFW. Mike Rumbaugh returns for a 14th season as head coach.
SCOUTING THE PATRIOTS
George Mason is 1-1 this season, as the squad returns 12 letterwinners from a year ago. Last week in Fairfax, Va., the Patriots beat IPFW in five sets, winning 3-2. Sophomore outside hitter Jonathon Lutz blasted 21 kills in the win, and leads the team this season with 32 kills. Redshirt freshman setter Peter Cuppernull has 82 assists in two games, while junior outside hitter Piotr Dabrowski paces the Patriots in blocks with 20. George Mason, who was picked to finish second in the 2012 Preseason EIVA Coaches Poll, is 22-20 all-time against IPFW. Fred Chao is in his 15th season as head coach.
MASTODON SPOTLIGHT: PHIL PETERSON
Hampered by injuries throughout his Mastodon career, redshirt junior Phil Peterson entered the 2012 campaign looking for a bounce-back season, and so far, he has contributed nicely on the Mastodon frontline. Earning the starting nod in all four games, Peterson has totaled 45 kills, which ranks second on the team behind Ivan Matos (63). The 6-8 big man blasted a season-high 16 kills and five digs against Puerto Rico on Jan. 7.
WELCOME HOME
After opening the 2012 season with four road games, the Mastodons will play six of their next eight games at home. The 'Dons are 19-12 all-time in home openers.
GATES GETS A FACELIFT
Out with old, in with the new. The Hilliard Gates Sports Center now offers seat-back chairs and white painted walls in the 1,900 seat gymnasium. In addition, a new indoor track, fitness center, weightroom and wellness center make up the storied building that has been called the home of IPFW Athletics since 1981.
NEWS AND NOTES
Freshman Omar Rivera takes over as the team's setter this season, and has played steady in his first four games as a 'Don, totaling 153 assists...On March 26, 2011, Arnie Ball earned win No. 500 against Carthage at the Gates Sports Center. In 32 seasons, Ball has amassed a 506-373 overall record, while guiding IPFW to six NCAA Final Four appearances and six MIVA titles...The Mastodon roster is made up of 26 players, including six seniors, four juniors, six sophomores and 10 freshmen.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The IPFW men's volleyball team (2-2) will play its first home matches of the 2012 season this weekend, when St. Francis (Pa.) and George Mason invade the Gates Sports Center. IPFW will face the Red Flash on Friday (Jan. 20), followed by the Patriots on Saturday (Jan. 21). Both games start at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Opponents: St. Francis (Pa.) and George Mason
When: Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21 -- 7 p.m. EST
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind.; Gates Sports Center (1,900)
Live Stats: IPFW Live Stats
Streaming Video: IPFW All-Access
BACK FOR MORE
The Mastodons return to the court for their 32rd season, all under the direction of legendary head coach Arnie Ball. In 2012, IPFW welcomes back five starters from last season's squad that ended 16-12 overall and 5-7 in the MIVA, leading to a fifth place finish in the league standings. On offense, outside hitters senior Ivan Matos, senior Jonathan Meyer, junior Elon Fyfield, junior Phil Peterson and sophomore Eddie Rivera will lead the 'Don attack, as each is capable of hitting for double-digit kill totals. Middle hitters junior Rob Samp and senior Corey Frain, along with sophomore libero JW Kieckhefer will anchor the Mastodon defense this season. Freshman Omar Rivera will see his first action at setter on the IPFW offense.
PRESEASON SELECTIONS
IPFW was picked to finish sixth in the 2012 MIVA Preseason Coaches Poll. Loyola was selected as the conference favorite, followed by Ohio State, Lewis, Ball State, and Quincy. Grand Canyon finished one spot behind IPFW for seventh place. Mastodon senior Ivan Matos was selected to the preseason all-conference team.
LAST TIME OUT
Led by Ivan Matos and the Mastodon offense, the IPFW men's volleyball team hung on to down St. Francis (Pa.) in five sets, winning 3-2 Saturday evening in Loretto, Pa. Corey Frain blasted 13 kills, while Phil Peterson totaled 11. Omar Rivera picked up 44 assists and JW Kieckhefer earned 12 digs. As a team, IPFW made 6.5 blocks.
SCOUTING THE RED FLASH
St. Francis (Pa.) opened the 2012 season at home with a win over Ball State (3-2), before falling to IPFW the following night in five-sets. Outside hitters Alex Kane and Logan Patterson have notched 29 and 27 kills, respectively, to lead the 2012 Red Flash offense. In two games this season, senior setter Ryan Williams has amassed 99 assists, dishing 43 alone against IPFW (1/14). St. Francis was voted fourth in the 2012 Preseason EIVA Coaches Poll. The Red Flash is 4-7 all-time against IPFW. Mike Rumbaugh returns for a 14th season as head coach.
SCOUTING THE PATRIOTS
George Mason is 1-1 this season, as the squad returns 12 letterwinners from a year ago. Last week in Fairfax, Va., the Patriots beat IPFW in five sets, winning 3-2. Sophomore outside hitter Jonathon Lutz blasted 21 kills in the win, and leads the team this season with 32 kills. Redshirt freshman setter Peter Cuppernull has 82 assists in two games, while junior outside hitter Piotr Dabrowski paces the Patriots in blocks with 20. George Mason, who was picked to finish second in the 2012 Preseason EIVA Coaches Poll, is 22-20 all-time against IPFW. Fred Chao is in his 15th season as head coach.
MASTODON SPOTLIGHT: PHIL PETERSON
Hampered by injuries throughout his Mastodon career, redshirt junior Phil Peterson entered the 2012 campaign looking for a bounce-back season, and so far, he has contributed nicely on the Mastodon frontline. Earning the starting nod in all four games, Peterson has totaled 45 kills, which ranks second on the team behind Ivan Matos (63). The 6-8 big man blasted a season-high 16 kills and five digs against Puerto Rico on Jan. 7.
WELCOME HOME
After opening the 2012 season with four road games, the Mastodons will play six of their next eight games at home. The 'Dons are 19-12 all-time in home openers.
GATES GETS A FACELIFT
Out with old, in with the new. The Hilliard Gates Sports Center now offers seat-back chairs and white painted walls in the 1,900 seat gymnasium. In addition, a new indoor track, fitness center, weightroom and wellness center make up the storied building that has been called the home of IPFW Athletics since 1981.
NEWS AND NOTES
Freshman Omar Rivera takes over as the team's setter this season, and has played steady in his first four games as a 'Don, totaling 153 assists...On March 26, 2011, Arnie Ball earned win No. 500 against Carthage at the Gates Sports Center. In 32 seasons, Ball has amassed a 506-373 overall record, while guiding IPFW to six NCAA Final Four appearances and six MIVA titles...The Mastodon roster is made up of 26 players, including six seniors, four juniors, six sophomores and 10 freshmen.
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