Friday, February 26
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 p.m.
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Quincy
IPFW to Honor Bertran and Hold Blue Out Over MIVA Weekend
2/25/2016 2:54:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The IPFW men's volleyball team is set to host Quincy and Lindenwood as a part of a crucial MIVA (Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) weekend series.
The Mastodons host Quincy on Friday, February 26 at 7 p.m. Luis Bertran will be honored prior to the match as a part of celebrating his IPFW career digs record (currently at 821), set February 20 against No. 8 Loyola.
IPFW will conclude its weekend with a MIVA match against Lindenwood on Saturday, February 27, also at 7 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear blue during the Saturday showdown with the Lions as the 'Dons will hold their annual Blue Out match.
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court (2,500)
Live Stats: IPFW Sidearm Live Stats
Video: IPFW Sidearm Video Stream (subscription required)
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: IPFW leads 43-4
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court (2,500)
Live Stats: IPFW Sidearm Live Stats
Video: IPFW Sidearm Video Stream (subscription required)
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: IPFW leads 4-3
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
1,000 Career Kills (Rally Score Era)
*Regulation set scoring was lowered from 30 points to 25 at the beginning of the 2011 season
The Mastodons host Quincy on Friday, February 26 at 7 p.m. Luis Bertran will be honored prior to the match as a part of celebrating his IPFW career digs record (currently at 821), set February 20 against No. 8 Loyola.
IPFW will conclude its weekend with a MIVA match against Lindenwood on Saturday, February 27, also at 7 p.m. Fans are encouraged to wear blue during the Saturday showdown with the Lions as the 'Dons will hold their annual Blue Out match.
Gameday Information vs. Quincy
When: Friday, February 26 | 7 p.m.Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court (2,500)
Live Stats: IPFW Sidearm Live Stats
Video: IPFW Sidearm Video Stream (subscription required)
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: IPFW leads 43-4
Last Meeting: IPFW 3, Quincy 1 | March 20, 2015 | Quincy, Ill.
Gameday Information vs. Lindenwood
When: Saturday, February 27 | 3 p.m.Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court (2,500)
Live Stats: IPFW Sidearm Live Stats
Video: IPFW Sidearm Video Stream (subscription required)
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: IPFW leads 4-3
Last Meeting: IPFW 2, Lindenwood 3 | April 24, 2015 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Like A Hawk...
The Mastodons are 43-4 all-time against Quincy, including a 23-1 record in Fort Wayne. The 'Dons have won the previous four meetings with the Hawks and 25 of the previous 26 matchups. The lone loss during the stretch was at Quincy, 3-0, on April 6, 2013. The only loss to the Hawks in Fort Wayne came in 3-1 fashion on February 15, 2002.Like A Hawk...
On the Prowl...
IPFW looks to avenge its 3-2 MIVA Tournament loss against Lindenwood last season on April 24. The Blue and White are 4-3 all-time against the Lions, while splitting four matches in Fort Wayne. The Mastodons have won the previous four regular season matchups against Lindenwood.Diggin' Up History...
With his performance against No. 8 Loyola on February 20, senior libero Luis Bertran broke the IPFW career mark for most digs, previously held by All-American Jay Golsteyn (1986-89). Golsteyn held the record for 27 years when he accumulated 816 digs during his collegiate career.IPFW Career Digs Leaders
| Rk | Digs | Name (Sets Played) | Years Played |
| 1. | 821 | Luis Bertran (335) | 2013-Pres. |
| 2. | 816 | Jay Golsteyn (392) | 1986-89 |
| 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 |
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
In the Ranks...
The Mastodons are currently ranked seventh nationally in digs per set and in the top-20 for kills per set (14th), aces per set (16th), assists per set (18th), and blocks per set (19th). Andrew Sellan ranks second nationally in both points per set (5.17) and kills per set (4.52). Luis Bertran (2.78 digs per set) sits sixth nationally. Michael Keegan is 14th in assists per set (10.00) while David Frazee is 17th in blocks per set (1.11) and 26th in hitting percentage (.336).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 435 matches, going 260-179 (.592). 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.On the Attack...
With his performance at No. 10 Penn State (Jan. 23), Andrew Sellan became the 18th men's volleyball student-athlete in IPFW history to reach 1,000 career kills. Additionally, Sellan became just the seventh Mastodon to reach the 1,000 kill milestone in the rally scoring era (2001-present). Hector Soto (1997-2000) leads IPFW career kills with 2,193.1,000 Career Kills (Rally Score Era)
| Rk | Digs | Name (Hitting Pct.) | Years Played |
| 1. | 1,703 | Matt Zbyszewski (.292) | 2001-05 |
| 2. | 1,582 | Jeff Ptak (.287) | 1999-03 |
| 3. | 1,531 | C.J. Macias (.266) | 2006-08 |
| 4. | 1,310 | Darryl Shank (.263) | 2008-11 |
| 5. | 1,116 | Andrew Sellan (.241) | 2012-Pres. |
| 6. | 1,107 | Eddie Rivera (.248) | 2011-14 |
| 7. | 1,071 | Arcangel Ruiz (.304) | 2000-03 |
*Regulation set scoring was lowered from 30 points to 25 at the beginning of the 2011 season
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