Friday, April 1
St. Charles, MO
8 p.m.
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Lindenwood University
Photo by: Dave Hillyer
IPFW Travels to Lindenwood and Quincy for Crucial MIVA Weekend
3/31/2016 11:20:00 AM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The IPFW men's volleyball team will travel to Lindenwood and Quincy for a pair of MIVA (Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association) matches as each of the three teams are competing for a spot in the MIVA Tournament. The Mastodons will first face Lindenwood on Friday, April 1, followed by Quincy on Saturday, April 2. Each match is set for 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
IPFW Mastodons 9-15, 2-10 MIVA
Coach: Ryan "Rock" Perrotte | First Season
Kills: 363 | Andrew Sellan
Assists: 661 | Michael Keegan
Digs: 232 | Luis Bertran
Blocks: 83 | David Frazee
Aces: 27 | Andrew Sellan
Attack %: .316 | David Frazee
Where: St. Charles, Mo. | Robert F. Hyland Arena (3,000)
Live Stats: Lindenwood Sidearm Live Stats
Live Video: Lindenwood Stretch Internet Video Stream
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: Series tied 4-4
Last Meeting: IPFW 0, Lindenwood 3 | Feb. 27, 2016 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Lindenwood Lions 4-14, 2-10 MIVA
Coach: Kris Dorn | Third Season
Kills: 178 | Jake Duckworth
Assists: 309 | Adam Brewster
Digs: 133 | Ryan Vorderer
Blocks: 42 | Connor Hipelius
Aces: 19 | Ryan Moore and Michael Chard
Attack %: .346 | Connor Hipelius
Where: Quincy, Ill. | Pepsi Arena (2,500)
Live Stats: Quincy Sidearm Live Stats
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: IPFW leads 43-5
Last Meeting: IPFW 2, Quincy 3 | Feb. 26, 2016 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Quincy Hawks 17-19, 3-9 MIVA
Coach: Hadley Foster | Eighth Season
Kills: 282 | Jarrod Kelso
Assists: 983 | Thane Fanfulik
Digs: 162 | Chris Chappelle
Blocks: 123.5 | Jarrod Kelso
Aces: 34 | Jack Gamache
Attack %: .410 | Jarrod Kelso
IPFW Career Digs Leaders
Andrew Sellan ranks second for Division I active career leaders in kills (1,280) and fifth in kills per set (3.60), while sitting second in both Division I attempts (2,850) and fourth in attempts per set (8.01). Amongst all divisions, Sellan is fifth in kills and attempts, while sitting sixth in attempts per set and seventh in kills per set. Only Mike Michelau of Erskine is above Sellan in Division I active career leaders in kills (1,473) and attempts (3,337).
1,000 Career Kills (Rally Score Era)
*Regulation set scoring was lowered from 30 points to 25 at the beginning of the 2011 season
IPFW Mastodons 9-15, 2-10 MIVA
Coach: Ryan "Rock" Perrotte | First Season
Kills: 363 | Andrew Sellan
Assists: 661 | Michael Keegan
Digs: 232 | Luis Bertran
Blocks: 83 | David Frazee
Aces: 27 | Andrew Sellan
Attack %: .316 | David Frazee
Gameday Information at Lindenwood
When: Friday, April 1 | 8 p.m.Where: St. Charles, Mo. | Robert F. Hyland Arena (3,000)
Live Stats: Lindenwood Sidearm Live Stats
Live Video: Lindenwood Stretch Internet Video Stream
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: Series tied 4-4
Last Meeting: IPFW 0, Lindenwood 3 | Feb. 27, 2016 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Lindenwood Lions 4-14, 2-10 MIVA
Coach: Kris Dorn | Third Season
Kills: 178 | Jake Duckworth
Assists: 309 | Adam Brewster
Digs: 133 | Ryan Vorderer
Blocks: 42 | Connor Hipelius
Aces: 19 | Ryan Moore and Michael Chard
Attack %: .346 | Connor Hipelius
Gameday Information at Quincy
When: Saturday, April 2 | 8 p.m.Where: Quincy, Ill. | Pepsi Arena (2,500)
Live Stats: Quincy Sidearm Live Stats
Audio: IPFW Stretch Internet; Mike Maahs, play-by-play
Series History: IPFW leads 43-5
Last Meeting: IPFW 2, Quincy 3 | Feb. 26, 2016 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Quincy Hawks 17-19, 3-9 MIVA
Coach: Hadley Foster | Eighth Season
Kills: 282 | Jarrod Kelso
Assists: 983 | Thane Fanfulik
Digs: 162 | Chris Chappelle
Blocks: 123.5 | Jarrod Kelso
Aces: 34 | Jack Gamache
Attack %: .410 | Jarrod Kelso
Heading to the Lions Den...
IPFW looks to avenge an early season loss to Lindenwood as the Lions have taken the previous two meetings over the Mastodons, including the 2015 MIVA Quarterfinals, 3-2, in Fort Wayne. The Lions also earned a 30 sweep over the 'Dons earlier this season to tie the all-time series with IPFW at 4-4.In The Show Me State...
The Mastodons holds a 2-1 all-time record in the state of Missouri, with each match at Lindenwood. The previous two visits to St. Charles have ended in an IPFW sweep, with the only loss in Missouri occurring on April 5, 2013, when the 'Dons dropped their first away meeting with the Lions, 3-1.Like a Hawk...
The Blue and White have gone a combined 24-2 in the previous 26 meetings with Quincy, while leading the overall series 43-5. However, the Hawks took the previous meeting this season, 3-2, in Fort Wayne on February 26. IPFW has only dropped consecutive matches to the Hawks once before, losing the season series in 2002 after dropping the first match 3-1 (Feb. 15) at home, followed by a 3-2 loss at Quincy (Feb. 23).Land of Lincoln...
IPFW is 42-45 all-time in Illinois, while holding a 19-3 record at Quincy. Against teams excluding Lewis and Loyola, the 'Dons hold a 24-12 all-time record in the Prairie State. The Blue and White have won the previous two meetings with the Hawks in Quincy, with the last loss coming on April 6, 2013 when the Hawks swept the 'Dons.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. | 925 | Luis Bertran (376) | 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 (925) 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 (1,280) and fifth in kills per set (3.60), while sitting second in both Division I attempts (2,850) and fourth in attempts per set (8.01). Amongst all divisions, Sellan is fifth in kills and attempts, while sitting sixth in attempts per set and seventh in kills per set. Only Mike Michelau of Erskine is above Sellan in Division I active career leaders in kills (1,473) and attempts (3,337).
In the Ranks...
The Mastodons are currently ranked seventh nationally in digs per set and in the top-20 for kills per set (13th), blocks per set (15th), and assists per set (17th). Andrew Sellan ranks fourth nationally in kills per set (4.48) and sixth in points per set (5.09). Luis Bertran (2.67 digs per set) sits seventh nationally. Michael Keegan is 21st in assists per set (9.58) while David Frazee is 19th in blocks per set (1.02).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. | 1,280 | 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
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 446 matches, going 265-184 (.590). 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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