Tuesday, November 7
Fort Wayne, Ind.
6 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Cleveland State
Photo by: Josh Gales
'Dons Face Vikings, Raiders, and Norse in Final Regular Season Matches
11/6/2023 5:53:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's volleyball will play three matches in the final weekend of the regular season as they host Cleveland State, Wright State, and Northern Kentucky at Gates Sports Center.
Game Day Information (Tuesday)
Who: Cleveland State Vikings
When: Tuesday, November 7 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne
Game Day Information (Friday)
Who: Wright State Raiders
When: Friday, November 10 | 6 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne
Game Day Information (Saturday)
Who: Northern Kentucky Norse
When: Saturday, November 11 | 6 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne
Know Your Foe
Cleveland State is 8-7 this season and sixth in the Horizon League headed into the final week of the season. The Vikings have lost three in a row as they embark on a three-match road trip to wrap up the regular season. Wright State currently leads the Horizon League with a 13-3 league record. The Raiders have won five in a row coming into Friday's match. Northern Kentucky is 10-6 in league play and is in fifth place with two matches to play. The Norse will face IUPUI on Friday before traveling to Fort Wayne on Saturday.
Series History
The 'Dons are 6-4 all-time against Cleveland State including a four-set loss earlier this season. Purdue Fort Wayne has won three of their last five against the Vikings. Purdue Fort Wayne is 10-17 against Wright State in progam history. Their last win over the Raiders was at home back in 2012. The 'Dons are 23-25 against Northern Kentucky and lost earlier this season in Kentucky. The 'Dons are 8-10 against NKU when at home.
Senior Day
Maggie Castleman and Joanna Larsen will be honored along with team manger Claire Pape ahead of Saturday's Senior Day match. Castleman has averaged more than two kills per set across 84 matches in her four year career at Purdue Fort Wayne. Joanna Larsen is also a four-time Horizon League Academic Honor Role member and has averaged 1.23 kills in 79 matches. Claire Pape played in seven matches for the 'Dons before assuming the manager role this season.
One of a Kind
Panna Ratkai is currently on pace to have second-most kills in a season in the Horizon League since 2007. She currently leads Horizon League in kills (4.66), aces (0.63), and points (6.07) per set. She's also top-ten nationally in all three categories. She had 24 kills and five aces in Saturday's win over Youngstown State, making her the only player in the nation to record 24+ kills and five aces in a three-set match. She's also the only player in the Horizon League to have 30+ kills in any match this season, having done so twice.
Panna of the Week
Panna Ratkai has garnered Horizon League player of the week honors four times this season. She's the eighth player in HL history to be named POTW four or more times in a season and the only one to do it in her freshman year. The other seven were either named Player of the Year or Defensive Player of the Year.
Double-Doubles
Both Panna Ratkai and Taya Haffner posted double-doubles in Friday's match at Robert Morris. Ratkai had 18 kills and 12 digs while Haffner assisted on 36 kills and finished with 10 digs.
Digging It
LonDynn Betts has more than 20 digs in three of the last four matches. She posted 24 in matches against Oakland and IUPUI before a 28-dig performance on Friday against Robert Morris.
Last Time Out
Panna Ratkai of became the only player in NCAA Division I to record 24 or more kills and five aces in a three-set match this season in Saturday's sweep at Youngstown State.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will potentially be playing in the Horizon League Championship depending on results this week.
Game Day Information (Tuesday)
Who: Cleveland State Vikings
When: Tuesday, November 7 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne
Game Day Information (Friday)
Who: Wright State Raiders
When: Friday, November 10 | 6 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne
Game Day Information (Saturday)
Who: Northern Kentucky Norse
When: Saturday, November 11 | 6 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Match Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne
Know Your Foe
Cleveland State is 8-7 this season and sixth in the Horizon League headed into the final week of the season. The Vikings have lost three in a row as they embark on a three-match road trip to wrap up the regular season. Wright State currently leads the Horizon League with a 13-3 league record. The Raiders have won five in a row coming into Friday's match. Northern Kentucky is 10-6 in league play and is in fifth place with two matches to play. The Norse will face IUPUI on Friday before traveling to Fort Wayne on Saturday.
Series History
The 'Dons are 6-4 all-time against Cleveland State including a four-set loss earlier this season. Purdue Fort Wayne has won three of their last five against the Vikings. Purdue Fort Wayne is 10-17 against Wright State in progam history. Their last win over the Raiders was at home back in 2012. The 'Dons are 23-25 against Northern Kentucky and lost earlier this season in Kentucky. The 'Dons are 8-10 against NKU when at home.
Senior Day
Maggie Castleman and Joanna Larsen will be honored along with team manger Claire Pape ahead of Saturday's Senior Day match. Castleman has averaged more than two kills per set across 84 matches in her four year career at Purdue Fort Wayne. Joanna Larsen is also a four-time Horizon League Academic Honor Role member and has averaged 1.23 kills in 79 matches. Claire Pape played in seven matches for the 'Dons before assuming the manager role this season.
One of a Kind
Panna Ratkai is currently on pace to have second-most kills in a season in the Horizon League since 2007. She currently leads Horizon League in kills (4.66), aces (0.63), and points (6.07) per set. She's also top-ten nationally in all three categories. She had 24 kills and five aces in Saturday's win over Youngstown State, making her the only player in the nation to record 24+ kills and five aces in a three-set match. She's also the only player in the Horizon League to have 30+ kills in any match this season, having done so twice.
Panna of the Week
Panna Ratkai has garnered Horizon League player of the week honors four times this season. She's the eighth player in HL history to be named POTW four or more times in a season and the only one to do it in her freshman year. The other seven were either named Player of the Year or Defensive Player of the Year.
Double-Doubles
Both Panna Ratkai and Taya Haffner posted double-doubles in Friday's match at Robert Morris. Ratkai had 18 kills and 12 digs while Haffner assisted on 36 kills and finished with 10 digs.
Digging It
LonDynn Betts has more than 20 digs in three of the last four matches. She posted 24 in matches against Oakland and IUPUI before a 28-dig performance on Friday against Robert Morris.
Last Time Out
Panna Ratkai of became the only player in NCAA Division I to record 24 or more kills and five aces in a three-set match this season in Saturday's sweep at Youngstown State.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will potentially be playing in the Horizon League Championship depending on results this week.
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