Thursday, February 11
Muncie, Ind.
7:30 p.m.
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Ball State
Mastodons Set to Renew I-69 Rivalry at Ball State
2/10/2016 11:34:00 AM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The IPFW men's volleyball team wraps up its seven-consecutive road matches when the Mastodons travel to Muncie, Indiana to face in-state MIVA (Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) rival Ball State. The match is set for Thursday, February 11, at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Muncie, Ind. | John E. Worthen Arena (11,500)
Live Stats: Ball State Live Stats
Live Video: Ball State Video Stream (subscription required) / ESPN3
Comentators: Cory Stace (play-by-play), Connor Onion (analyst), Alexis Williams (sideline)
Series History: IPFW trails 29-65
The highest ranking in which IPFW beat a ranked Ball State team was on February 17, 2006 in Fort Wayne, when the Cardinals were ranked eighth nationally.
IPFW Career Digs Leaders
Programs to Play 1,000 Matches*
* Matches played based on available history as of Feb. 9, 2016
** Does not reflect NCAA vacated matches
Gameday Information at Ball State
When: Thursday, February 11 | 7:30 p.m.Where: Muncie, Ind. | John E. Worthen Arena (11,500)
Live Stats: Ball State Live Stats
Live Video: Ball State Video Stream (subscription required) / ESPN3
Comentators: Cory Stace (play-by-play), Connor Onion (analyst), Alexis Williams (sideline)
Series History: IPFW trails 29-65
Last Meeting: IPFW 3, Ball State 0 | April 4, 2015 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Battle of I-69...
The Mastodons are 29-65 all-time against Ball State, with a 14-31 record against the Cardinals in Muncie, Indiana. IPFW swept Ball State last year, gaining wins in Muncie (3-2, Feb. 5) and Fort Wayne (3-0, April 4). The Mastodons' longest winning-streak against the Cardinals is 11-straight matches, ranging from March 3, 1991-April 23, 1993.Battle of I-69...
Lucky No. 13...
The Mastodons will face the 13th-ranked team in the nation for the 44th time in program history when they travel to Ball State on February 11. The 'Dons are 24-20 all-time against the 13th-ranked team, including 3-2 wins last season at Ball State (Feb. 5) and against Cal State Northridge (Jan. 9) in the UC Santa Barbara Invitational. The 'Dons are 7-6 all-time against Ball State when the Cardinals are ranked No. 13.The highest ranking in which IPFW beat a ranked Ball State team was on February 17, 2006 in Fort Wayne, when the Cardinals were ranked eighth nationally.
Diggin' Up History...
Senior libero Luis Bertran is 22 digs shy of tying the IPFW career mark for most digs, set by All-American Jay Golsteyn (1986-89). Bertran currently sits second with 794 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. | 794 | Luis Bertran (326) | 2013-Pres. |
| 3. | 778 | Tony Luhning (401) | 1988-91 |
| 4. | 771 | Lloy Ball (436) | 1991-94 |
| 5. | 747 | Raul Papaleo (448) | 1990-93 |
| 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 |
In the Ranks...
The Mastodons are currently ranked fifth nationally in digs per set and in the top-15 for both kills per set (13th) and assists per set (14th). Andrew Sellan ranks third nationally in both kills per set (4.60) and points per set (5.14). Luis Bertran (2.73 digs per set) sits seventh nationally, while both Michael Keegan (9.94 assists per set) and David Frazee (.377 hitting percentage) are 14th in their respective categories. Additionally, Frazee is 11th nationally in blocks per set (1.19).Looking for 1,000...
The IPFW men's volleyball program played its 1,000th match when the Mastodons traveled to McKendree on Feb. 6. IPFW will became the third MIVA program and fifth outside of California to reach the 1,000 match plateau. Additionally, the 'Dons became the 12th overall program to play in 1,000 matches.Programs to Play 1,000 Matches*
| Rk | Matches | School | Record (Pct.) |
| 1. | 1,629 | UCLA | 1,302-327 (.799) |
| 2. | 1,604 | Ball State | 1,129-467-8 (.706) |
| 3. | 1,453 | Ohio State | 1,024-426-3 (.706) |
| 4. | 1,299 | USC | 794-505 (.611) |
| 5. | 1,259 | George Mason | 726-522-11 (.581) |
| 6. | 1,244 | UC Santa Barbara | 796-439-9 (.643) |
| 7. | 1,234 | Long Beach State | 771-463 (.625) |
| 8. | 1,193 | Penn State | 892-292-9 (.748) |
| 9. | 1,131 | Cal State Northridge | 600-531 (.531) |
| 10. | 1,117 | Stanford | 636-479-2 (.570) |
| 11. | 1,112 | Pepperdine | 758-354 (.682)** |
| 12. | 1,000 | IPFW | 574-426 (.574) |
* Matches played based on available history as of Feb. 9, 2016
** Does not reflect NCAA vacated matches
Solid as a Rock...
Head coach Ryan "Rock" Perrotte is in his 17th year with IPFW, and first as the head coach. During his time as a Mastodon, Perrotte has been a part of 434 matches, going 260-174 (.599). As a student-athlete, Perrotte helped the 'Dons to a 22-5 record in 1999, winning the MIVA Tournament and reaching the NCAA Final Four against Long Beach State (L, 3-2). As the assistant coach, Perrotte helped the Blue and White win back-to-back MIVA Tournaments and reaching the NCAA Final Four in 2006 and 2007. During those seasons, the 'Dons went a combined 46-15, reaching the NCAA Championship against UC Irvine in 2007.~ Feel the Rumble ~
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