Friday, March 25
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 p.m.
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
McKendree
Mastodons Prepare for McKendree and Top Ranked Ohio State
3/24/2016 4:58:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The IPFW men's volleyball team is set to host McKendree and No. 1 Ohio State as a part of a crucial MIVA (Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) weekend series. The Mastodons open the weekend against the Bearcats on Friday, March 25, followed by top ranked Ohio State on Saturday, March 26. Both matches will be held at Arnie Ball Court at 7 p.m.
Prior to Saturday's match with the Buckeyes, Luis Bertran, David Frazee, Tyler Golsteyn, Andrew Sellan, and Nick Smalter will be honored as a part of the annual Senior Day festivities.
IPFW Mastodons 8-14, 1-9 MIVA
Coach: Ryan "Rock" Perrotte | First Season
Kills: 341 | Andrew Sellan
Assists: 602 | Michael Keegan
Digs: 217 | Luis Bertran
Blocks: 74 | David Frazee
Aces: 26 | Andrew Sellan
Attack %: .313 | David Frazee
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court (2,500)
Live Stats: IPFW Sidearm Live Stats
Live Video: IPFW Sidearm Video Stream (subscription required)
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: IPFW trails 1-2
Last Meeting: IPFW 2, McKendree 3 | Feb. 5, 2016 | Lebanon, Ill.
McKendree Bearcats 9-8, 4-6 MIVA
Coach: Nikkie Sanlin | Second Season
Kills: 189 | Jared Wilcox
Assists: 385 | Pasquale Fiduccia
Digs: 138 | Zach Thompson
Blocks: 78 | Brendan Schmidt
Aces: 15 | Brendan Schmidt
Attack %: .437 | Wyatt Patterson
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Arnie Ball Court (2,500)
Live Stats: IPFW Sidearm Live Stats
Live Video: IPFW Sidearm Video Stream (subscription required)
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: IPFW trails 31-59
Last Meeting: IPFW 0, Ohio State 3 | Feb. 4, 2016 | Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State Buckeyes 18-3, 9-1 MIVA
Coach: Pete Hanson | 32nd Season
Kills: 315 | Nicolas Szerszen
Assists: 744 | Christy Blough
Digs: 158 | Gabriel Domecus
Blocks: 52 | Blake Leeson
Aces: 31 | Nicolas Szerszen
Attack %: .413 | Blake Leeson
IPFW Career Digs Leaders
Andrew Sellan ranks second for Division I active career leaders in kills (1,258) and third in kills per set (3.59), while sitting second in both Division I attempts per set (8.00) and total attempts (2,800). Amongst all divisions, Sellan is fourth in kills and attempts per set, while sitting fifth in kills per set and total attempts. Only Mike Michelau of Erskine is above Sellan in Division I active career leaders in kills (1,473) and attempts per set (8.96).
1,000 Career Kills (Rally Score Era)
*Regulation set scoring was lowered from 30 points to 25 at the beginning of the 2011 season
Programs to Play 1,000 Matches*
* Matches played based on available history as of Feb. 9, 2016
** Does not reflect NCAA vacated matches
Prior to Saturday's match with the Buckeyes, Luis Bertran, David Frazee, Tyler Golsteyn, Andrew Sellan, and Nick Smalter will be honored as a part of the annual Senior Day festivities.
IPFW Mastodons 8-14, 1-9 MIVA
Coach: Ryan "Rock" Perrotte | First Season
Kills: 341 | Andrew Sellan
Assists: 602 | Michael Keegan
Digs: 217 | Luis Bertran
Blocks: 74 | David Frazee
Aces: 26 | Andrew Sellan
Attack %: .313 | David Frazee
Gameday Information vs. McKendree
When: Friday, March 25 | 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)
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: IPFW trails 1-2
Last Meeting: IPFW 2, McKendree 3 | Feb. 5, 2016 | Lebanon, Ill.
McKendree Bearcats 9-8, 4-6 MIVA
Coach: Nikkie Sanlin | Second Season
Kills: 189 | Jared Wilcox
Assists: 385 | Pasquale Fiduccia
Digs: 138 | Zach Thompson
Blocks: 78 | Brendan Schmidt
Aces: 15 | Brendan Schmidt
Attack %: .437 | Wyatt Patterson
Gameday Information vs. #1 Ohio State
When: Saturday, March 26 | 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)
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: IPFW trails 31-59
Last Meeting: IPFW 0, Ohio State 3 | Feb. 4, 2016 | Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State Buckeyes 18-3, 9-1 MIVA
Coach: Pete Hanson | 32nd Season
Kills: 315 | Nicolas Szerszen
Assists: 744 | Christy Blough
Digs: 158 | Gabriel Domecus
Blocks: 52 | Blake Leeson
Aces: 31 | Nicolas Szerszen
Attack %: .413 | Blake Leeson
On the Prowl...
IPFW looks to avenge an early season loss to McKendree as the Bearcats have taken the previous two meetings over the Mastodons, leading the all-time series 2-1. The home team has won each of the three meetings as the 'Dons came out victorious in the first meeting between the teams, 3-2, in Fort Wayne on February 21, 2015. In the previous meeting, the Blue and White reeled off seven-straight points to take the fourth set after trailing 24-19 against the Bearcats. Freshman Max Hanson's collegiate debut was as the server to begin the seven-point rally.A Senior Moment...
IPFW will honor Luis Bertran, David Frazee, Tyler Golsteyn, Nick Smalter, and Andrew Sellan as a part of Senior Day on March 26. The five seniors have combined for 60 wins wearing Blue and White, including 10 wins over a ranked opponent, highlighted by a five set victory over No. 8 Ohio State on March 23, 2013.Tough Nut to Crack...
The Mastodons and Buckeyes renew their rivalry as Ohio State holds the all-time advantage, 70-37, over the 'Dons. IPFW has dropped the last three meetings with the Buckeyes, but held a four-match winning streak from March 23, 2013-April 19, 2014, including a 3-0 sweep in the MIVA Quarterfinals. The Blue and White's longest winning streak over OSU was 10 matches from January 27, 1990-April 18, 1992. Saturday's match will mark the highest ranking by an Ohio State team that IPFW has faced. The previous high was when the 'Dons faced No. 4 Ohio State on April 2, 1999 and April 29, 2000, dropping each match 3-0. IPFW is 30-49 all-time against a ranked Buckeyes team, with the last win coming on March 5, 2014, when OSU was ranked 14th.Top Dog...
IPFW is 2-18 all-time against the top ranked team in the nation with the only wins coming against Pepperdine in the NCAA Semifinals, 3-1, on May 3, 2007 and against Lewis, 3-1, on February 13, 1999. Following Saturday's match, the Mastodons would have faced the top-ranked team in each of the previous three seasons and the first time since 2009 that the 'Dons have faced the No. 1 team which wasn't Loyola-Chicago. The most times IPFW has faced the top-ranked team in a single season was three times in 1991 (USC), 1994 (UCLA), and 2014 (Loyola-Chicago).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. | 910 | Luis Bertran (370) | 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 |
Staying Active...
Luis Bertran is the active career leader in both digs (910) and digs per set (2.46) amongst Division I participants, while sitting fourth overall amongst all divisions for career digs.Andrew Sellan ranks second for Division I active career leaders in kills (1,258) and third in kills per set (3.59), while sitting second in both Division I attempts per set (8.00) and total attempts (2,800). Amongst all divisions, Sellan is fourth in kills and attempts per set, while sitting fifth in kills per set and total attempts. Only Mike Michelau of Erskine is above Sellan in Division I active career leaders in kills (1,473) and attempts per set (8.96).
In the Ranks...
The Mastodons are currently ranked fifth nationally in digs per set and in the top-20 for kills per set (13th), blocks per set (17th), aces per set (18th), and assists per set (20th). Andrew Sellan ranks third nationally in kills per set (4.55) and fourth in points per set (5.17). Luis Bertran (2.68 digs per set) sits seventh nationally. Michael Keegan is 22nd in assists per set (9.56) while David Frazee is 27th in blocks per set (0.99) and 35th in hitting percentage (.313).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. | 1,258 | Andrew Sellan (.243) | 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
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 444 matches, going 264-183 (.591). 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.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
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