Monday, February 8
Indianapolis, Ind.
6 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
IUPUI
Ramei Jackson
Mastodon WVB Heads South to IUPUI This Week
2/7/2021 10:51:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Presented by Glenbrook Dodge
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's volleyball is set for its third week of Horizon League play as the Mastodons will hit the road to face rival IUPUI on Monday and Tuesday.
Game Day Information
Video: ESPN+
Series History: Purdue Fort Wayne leads 27-23
Last Meeting: 9/10/2019 | L, 3-1 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | IUPUI
GAME 1
When: Monday, February 8 | 6 p.m.
Where: The Jungle | Indianapolis, Ind. (No fan attendance)
Live Stats: Link
Video: ESPN+
GAME 2
When: Tuesday, February 9 | 6 p.m.
Where: The Jungle | Indianapolis, Ind. (No fan attendance)
Live Stats: Link
Video: ESPN+
Know Your Foe
IUPUI is 0-4 on the young season after dropping four road matches at Youngstown State and Green Bay to start the year. The Jaguars are led by a freshman this season, as Maddie Haines is first on the team with 3.25 kills per set. Darragh Dixon is pacing the offense with 8.58 assists per set. Defensively, Rhiannon Schuenemann is the best on the team with a 4.29 digs per set clip.
The Series
One of the longest-running series for Purdue Fort Wayne is against IUPUI. The two squads have met 50 times with Purdue Fort Wayne taking more than half the meetings. IUPUI has taken the last two and hold a 8-2 advantage in the last 10 meetings. In conference matches, the two teams are even at 10 wins each, but have yet to meet as Horizon League foes.
Horizon League Player of the Week
After leading the Mastodons to a 2-0 week against Youngstown State, Katie Crowe was named one of the Horizon League' two Players of the Week on February 4. Crowe averaged 5.00 kills per set, a .359 hitting percentage, 4.67 digs per set and 1.17 aces per set against the Penguins. She recorded her 37th and 38th career double-doubles, while also reaching 1,000 kills for her career. This was her first Horizon League Player of the Week honor, but she was named the Summit League Offensive Player of the Week twice in 2019.
Where It Ranks
Katie Crowe's performance against Youngstown State on February 1 was special in more ways than one in Mastodon history. Between the two matches, her stats ranked in the program's single-match top 10 categories:
• .650 hitting percentage (13-0-20) - 6th all-time (min. 20 att.)
• .650 hitting percentage (13-0-20) - 2nd in rally scoring era (min. 20 att.)
• 6 aces - 6th in 3-set matches all-time
• 6 aces - 2nd in any match in rally scoring era
Make It A Double
Katie Crowe has three double-doubles this season, with 38 total in her career. She opened the season with a double-double against UIC, then had two straight games with one in a pair of games against Youngstown State.
Pocket Aces
Purdue Fort Wayne had 12 aces against Youngstown State on Monday, February 1, which is the most aces in a match since the Mastodons has 12 against Oral Roberts on November 18, 2011.
Swing Low, Sweet Penguins
Purdue Fort Wayne held Youngstown State to just 18 kills in their match on Monday, February 1. This was the lowest number of kills an opponent has had against the Mastodons since Kent State had 16 on August 31, 2018.
The Crowe's Perch
In the second set of Purdue Fort Wayne's 3-0 win over Youngstown State on February 2, Katie Crowe recorded her 1,000th kill of her career, joining an elite group of Mastodons in the club. She reached the 1,000th dig plateau last season, but with the addition of her 1,000th kill, she became the 10th Mastodon to become a member of both clubs.
1,000-Kill, 1,000-Dig Club Members
Joni Smith (1107 kills, 1319 digs) 1985-88
Heather Teagarden (1669 kills, 1123 digs) 1992-95
Julie Parrot (1180 kills, 1607 digs) 1993-96
Laura Douglas (1904 kills, 1623 digs) 1997-00
Fabiana Souza (2305 kills, 1434 digs) 2002-05
Cynara Martins (1124 kills, 1455 digs) 2004-07
Rebekah Roehm (1506 kills, 1015 digs) 2006-09
Emily Spencer (2106 kills, 1403 digs) 2011-14
Nicole Rightnowar (1584 kills, 1348 digs) 2015-18
Katie Crowe (1007 kills, 1061 digs) 2017-present
Horizon League Leaders
Katie Crowe and Rachael Crucis lead the Horizon League in a few categories in the early-going this season. Crowe leads the League in kills per set (4.15) and points per set (4.81) while Crucis is the League-leader in total digs with 69.
Hittin' High
Sydney Boerst currently ranks second in program history in career hitting percentage at .321. She is the leader in the rally scoring era (2001-present), and only trails Andi Reichart (.362) overall. She hit .343 last season.
Blocking Your Way to the Top
Sydney Boerst ranks eighth in program history in blocks per set with 0.93. She currently is right behind Natalie Seiler (2014-17).
Diggin' Up Everything
Rachael Crucis is second in program history in digs per set at 4.71. She only trails Tessa McGill, who recorded 4.77 digs per set from 2009-12.
Between a Block and a Hard Place
Sydney Boerst ranks sixth in program history in total blocks in a career with 351. She needs four to move into fifth to tie with Andi Reichhart (355, 1994-97).
The Last to Reach the Summit, The First on the Horizon
Katie Crowe was the last Mastodon to receive First Team All-Summit League accolades, as she earned the honor in 2019. She was also the first Mastodon in program history to be named Horizon League Player of the Week, as she earned the honor on Feburary 4, 2021.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne is coming off a pair of wins against Youngstown State in the second week of Horizon League play. Katie Crowe led the Mastodons with 30 kills, which gave her a Horizon League Player of the Week nod.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will return home for two matches against Robert Morris on Monday and Tuesday of next week (Feb. 15-16). The match on Monday will serve as the 14th annual Pink Out match to benefit the Vera Bradley Foundation. The match is part of the 'Dons' "Pink Week" which also features women's basketball and soccer games that week.
Game Day Information
Video: ESPN+
Series History: Purdue Fort Wayne leads 27-23
Last Meeting: 9/10/2019 | L, 3-1 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | IUPUI
GAME 1
When: Monday, February 8 | 6 p.m.
Where: The Jungle | Indianapolis, Ind. (No fan attendance)
Live Stats: Link
Video: ESPN+
GAME 2
When: Tuesday, February 9 | 6 p.m.
Where: The Jungle | Indianapolis, Ind. (No fan attendance)
Live Stats: Link
Video: ESPN+
Know Your Foe
IUPUI is 0-4 on the young season after dropping four road matches at Youngstown State and Green Bay to start the year. The Jaguars are led by a freshman this season, as Maddie Haines is first on the team with 3.25 kills per set. Darragh Dixon is pacing the offense with 8.58 assists per set. Defensively, Rhiannon Schuenemann is the best on the team with a 4.29 digs per set clip.
The Series
One of the longest-running series for Purdue Fort Wayne is against IUPUI. The two squads have met 50 times with Purdue Fort Wayne taking more than half the meetings. IUPUI has taken the last two and hold a 8-2 advantage in the last 10 meetings. In conference matches, the two teams are even at 10 wins each, but have yet to meet as Horizon League foes.
Horizon League Player of the Week
After leading the Mastodons to a 2-0 week against Youngstown State, Katie Crowe was named one of the Horizon League' two Players of the Week on February 4. Crowe averaged 5.00 kills per set, a .359 hitting percentage, 4.67 digs per set and 1.17 aces per set against the Penguins. She recorded her 37th and 38th career double-doubles, while also reaching 1,000 kills for her career. This was her first Horizon League Player of the Week honor, but she was named the Summit League Offensive Player of the Week twice in 2019.
Where It Ranks
Katie Crowe's performance against Youngstown State on February 1 was special in more ways than one in Mastodon history. Between the two matches, her stats ranked in the program's single-match top 10 categories:
• .650 hitting percentage (13-0-20) - 6th all-time (min. 20 att.)
• .650 hitting percentage (13-0-20) - 2nd in rally scoring era (min. 20 att.)
• 6 aces - 6th in 3-set matches all-time
• 6 aces - 2nd in any match in rally scoring era
Make It A Double
Katie Crowe has three double-doubles this season, with 38 total in her career. She opened the season with a double-double against UIC, then had two straight games with one in a pair of games against Youngstown State.
Pocket Aces
Purdue Fort Wayne had 12 aces against Youngstown State on Monday, February 1, which is the most aces in a match since the Mastodons has 12 against Oral Roberts on November 18, 2011.
Swing Low, Sweet Penguins
Purdue Fort Wayne held Youngstown State to just 18 kills in their match on Monday, February 1. This was the lowest number of kills an opponent has had against the Mastodons since Kent State had 16 on August 31, 2018.
The Crowe's Perch
In the second set of Purdue Fort Wayne's 3-0 win over Youngstown State on February 2, Katie Crowe recorded her 1,000th kill of her career, joining an elite group of Mastodons in the club. She reached the 1,000th dig plateau last season, but with the addition of her 1,000th kill, she became the 10th Mastodon to become a member of both clubs.
1,000-Kill, 1,000-Dig Club Members
Joni Smith (1107 kills, 1319 digs) 1985-88
Heather Teagarden (1669 kills, 1123 digs) 1992-95
Julie Parrot (1180 kills, 1607 digs) 1993-96
Laura Douglas (1904 kills, 1623 digs) 1997-00
Fabiana Souza (2305 kills, 1434 digs) 2002-05
Cynara Martins (1124 kills, 1455 digs) 2004-07
Rebekah Roehm (1506 kills, 1015 digs) 2006-09
Emily Spencer (2106 kills, 1403 digs) 2011-14
Nicole Rightnowar (1584 kills, 1348 digs) 2015-18
Katie Crowe (1007 kills, 1061 digs) 2017-present
Horizon League Leaders
Katie Crowe and Rachael Crucis lead the Horizon League in a few categories in the early-going this season. Crowe leads the League in kills per set (4.15) and points per set (4.81) while Crucis is the League-leader in total digs with 69.
Hittin' High
Sydney Boerst currently ranks second in program history in career hitting percentage at .321. She is the leader in the rally scoring era (2001-present), and only trails Andi Reichart (.362) overall. She hit .343 last season.
Blocking Your Way to the Top
Sydney Boerst ranks eighth in program history in blocks per set with 0.93. She currently is right behind Natalie Seiler (2014-17).
Diggin' Up Everything
Rachael Crucis is second in program history in digs per set at 4.71. She only trails Tessa McGill, who recorded 4.77 digs per set from 2009-12.
Between a Block and a Hard Place
Sydney Boerst ranks sixth in program history in total blocks in a career with 351. She needs four to move into fifth to tie with Andi Reichhart (355, 1994-97).
The Last to Reach the Summit, The First on the Horizon
Katie Crowe was the last Mastodon to receive First Team All-Summit League accolades, as she earned the honor in 2019. She was also the first Mastodon in program history to be named Horizon League Player of the Week, as she earned the honor on Feburary 4, 2021.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne is coming off a pair of wins against Youngstown State in the second week of Horizon League play. Katie Crowe led the Mastodons with 30 kills, which gave her a Horizon League Player of the Week nod.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will return home for two matches against Robert Morris on Monday and Tuesday of next week (Feb. 15-16). The match on Monday will serve as the 14th annual Pink Out match to benefit the Vera Bradley Foundation. The match is part of the 'Dons' "Pink Week" which also features women's basketball and soccer games that week.
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