Friday, January 15
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 p.m.
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Sacred Heart
Men’s Volleyball Aims to Continue EIVA Winning Streak
1/14/2016 12:39:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The IPFW men's volleyball team looks to rebound after splitting the opening weekend matches, 1-1, as the Mastodons take on Sacred Heart and Harvard of the EIVA.
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court (2,500)
Live Stats: IPFW Sidearm Live Stats
Live Video: IPFW Sidearm Video Stream (subscription required)
Series History: IPFW leads 5-1
Last Meeting: IPFW 3, Sacred Heart 2 | Jan. 23, 2015 | Fairfield, Conn.
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court (2,500)
Live Stats: IPFW Sidearm Live Stats
Live Video: IPFW Sidearm Video Stream (subscription required)
Series History: IPFW leads 1-0
East Coast Presence... IPFW is currently riding a nine-match winning streak against EIVA (Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) opponents, including a seven-match home winning streak against the EIVA. During the stretch, the 'Dons have a 27-7 advantage in set wins, with sweeps over George Mason (Feb. 6, 2015), Harvard (Jan. 24, 2015), Saint Francis (Jan. 16 2015), and NJIT (March 15, 2014).
The last time the Mastodons fell to an EIVA opponent was on Jan. 11, 2013, dropping a 3-1 home match against Saint Francis. Since 2011, IPFW is 28-8 against current EIVA teams.
IPFW Career Digs Leaders
Rk Digs Name (Sets Played) Years Played
1. 816 Jay Golsteyn (392) 1986-89
2. 778 Tony Luhning (401) 1988-91
3. 771 Lloy Ball (436) 1991-94
4. 747 Raul Papaleo (448) 1990-93
5. 709 Luis Bertran (296) 2013-Pres.
6 707 Eddie Rivera (385) 2011-14
7. 674 Matt Zbyszewski (377) 2001-05
8. 647 Norman Almodovar (392) 1991-94
9. 626 Tom Juhnke (421) 1989-92
10. 624 Hector Soto (337) 1997-00
Date Team Result Set Scores
3/5/2011 Sacred Heart W, 3-1 (28-26, 25-27, 26-24, 25-17)
1/24/2015 at Harvard W, 3-0 (28-26, 28-26, 31-29)
1/9/2016 #13 Stanford L, 3-1 (26-28, 29-27, 22-25, 26-28)
Programs to Play 1,000 Matches*
Rk Matches School Record (Pct.)
1. 1,616 UCLA 1,291-326 (.798)
2. 1,594 Ball State 1,123-463-8 (.707)
3. 1,438 Ohio State 1,013-422-3 (.705)
4. 1,289 USC 792-497 (.614)
5. 1,251 George Mason 723-517-11 (.582)
6. 1,231 UC Santa Barbara 788-434-9 (.644)
7. 1,223 Long Beach State 762-461 (.623)
8. 1,185 Penn State 865-280-9 (.753)
9. 1,120 Cal State Northridge 593-527 (.530)
10. 1,107 Stanford 628-477-2 (.568)
11. 1,103 Pepperdine 752-351 (.688)**
* Matches played based on available history as of Jan. 1, 2016
** Does not reflect NCAA vacated matches
The non-MIVA preseason ranked teams the 'Dons will face include Penn State (#10), Stanford (#13), and George Mason (#15). IPFW received four votes in the preseason rankings.
Gameday Information vs. Sacred Heart
When: Friday, January 15 | 7 p.m.Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court (2,500)
Live Stats: IPFW Sidearm Live Stats
Live Video: IPFW Sidearm Video Stream (subscription required)
Series History: IPFW leads 5-1
Last Meeting: IPFW 3, Sacred Heart 2 | Jan. 23, 2015 | Fairfield, Conn.
Gameday Information vs. Harvard
When: Saturday, January 16 | 4 p.m.Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court (2,500)
Live Stats: IPFW Sidearm Live Stats
Live Video: IPFW Sidearm Video Stream (subscription required)
Series History: IPFW leads 1-0
Last Meeting: IPFW 3, Harvard 0 | Jan. 24, 2015 | Cambridge, Mass.
East Coast Presence...
The last time the Mastodons fell to an EIVA opponent was on Jan. 11, 2013, dropping a 3-1 home match against Saint Francis. Since 2011, IPFW is 28-8 against current EIVA teams.
Diggin' Up History...
Senior libero Luis Bertran 107 digs shy of tying the IPFW career mark for most digs, set by Jay Golsteyn (1986-89). Bertran currently sits sixth with 709 career digs, while Golsteyn earned 816 during his collegiate career.IPFW Career Digs Leaders
Rk Digs Name (Sets Played) Years Played
1. 816 Jay Golsteyn (392) 1986-89
2. 778 Tony Luhning (401) 1988-91
3. 771 Lloy Ball (436) 1991-94
4. 747 Raul Papaleo (448) 1990-93
5. 709 Luis Bertran (296) 2013-Pres.
6 707 Eddie Rivera (385) 2011-14
7. 674 Matt Zbyszewski (377) 2001-05
8. 647 Norman Almodovar (392) 1991-94
9. 626 Tom Juhnke (421) 1989-92
10. 624 Hector Soto (337) 1997-00
Extra Extra...
IPFW's match against #13 Stanford marked only the third time the Mastodons have played in three extra-point sets during a single match in the rally scoring era (2011-Pres.). The only two previous matches the Blue and White have faced three extra-point sets were wins at Harvard and against Sacred Heart.Date Team Result Set Scores
3/5/2011 Sacred Heart W, 3-1 (28-26, 25-27, 26-24, 25-17)
1/24/2015 at Harvard W, 3-0 (28-26, 28-26, 31-29)
1/9/2016 #13 Stanford L, 3-1 (26-28, 29-27, 22-25, 26-28)
Block Party...
The Mastodons went toe-to-toe with #13 Stanford at the net, earning 27 total blocks against the Cardinal, despite being at a height disadvantage. Stanford starters were an average of three inches taller than the IPFW starters. Freshman Graydon Schroeder (6-foot-5), led the way for the 'Dons, earning a career and match-high eight total blocks.Looking for 1,000...
The IPFW men's volleyball program will play in its 1,000th match when the Mastodons travel to McKendree on Feb. 6. IPFW will become just the third MIVA program and fifth outside of California to reach the 1,000 match plateau. Additionally, the 'Dons will become the 12th overall program to play in 1,000 matches.Programs to Play 1,000 Matches*
Rk Matches School Record (Pct.)
1. 1,616 UCLA 1,291-326 (.798)
2. 1,594 Ball State 1,123-463-8 (.707)
3. 1,438 Ohio State 1,013-422-3 (.705)
4. 1,289 USC 792-497 (.614)
5. 1,251 George Mason 723-517-11 (.582)
6. 1,231 UC Santa Barbara 788-434-9 (.644)
7. 1,223 Long Beach State 762-461 (.623)
8. 1,185 Penn State 865-280-9 (.753)
9. 1,120 Cal State Northridge 593-527 (.530)
10. 1,107 Stanford 628-477-2 (.568)
11. 1,103 Pepperdine 752-351 (.688)**
* Matches played based on available history as of Jan. 1, 2016
** Does not reflect NCAA vacated matches
A Tall Task Ahead...
The 2016 campaign will have the Mastodons face seven teams which were in the AVCA Preseason Top-15 Poll, including last year's NCAA Champion and runner-up. IPFW will play 11 total matches against preseason ranked opponents, as Loyola-Chicago (#3), Ohio State (#6), Lewis (#8), and Ball State (#14) all come from the MIVA. Loyola-Chicago has won the last two NCAA Championships, while Lewis was last season's runner-up.The non-MIVA preseason ranked teams the 'Dons will face include Penn State (#10), Stanford (#13), and George Mason (#15). IPFW received four votes in the preseason rankings.
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