Wednesday, February 8
St. Louis, Mo.
8 PM ET
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Maryville
Wilmer Hernandez
Photo by: John Nagel
Mastodon Men's Volleyball Opens MIVA Play This Week
2/7/2023 12:24:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball is set for three matches this week, including the first two in MIVA play. The Mastodons will visit Maryville and MIVA foes Lindenwood and Quincy.
Game Day Information (Wednesday)
Who: Maryville Saints
When: Wednesday, February 8 | 8 PM ET
Where: St. Louis, Mo. | Moloney Arena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: GLVCSN
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Maryville | MIVA
Game Day Information (Friday)
Who: Lindenwood Lions
When: Friday, February 10 | 8 PM ET
Where: St. Charles, Mo. | Hyland Arena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: None
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Lindenwood | MIVA
Game Day Information (Saturday)
Who: Quincy Hawks
When: Saturday, February 11 | 8 PM ET
Where: Quincy, Ill. | Pepsi Arena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: GLVCSN
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Quincy | MIVA
Know Your Foes
• Maryville is 2-6 and is coming off their second win of the year against Culver-Stockton. This snapped the six-match losing streak the Saints were on prior to Friday's match. Maryville beat Kentucky State in the season opener. The Saints have played four MIVA schools: Ohio State (3-0), Quincy (3-0), Loyola Chicago (3-1), Lewis (3-0). The Saints are led by Victor Ganev, who is averaging 2.04 kills per set.
• Lindenwood is 2-5 to start the year, with its two wins coming against NJIT and Missouri S&T. The Lions have played four ranked matches this year: two at Grand Canyon, one against USC and one at Long Beach State. Ian Schuller and A.J. Lewis are leading Lindenwood, both averaging over three kills per set. Lewis had 11 kills, eight digs and four aces against Missouri S&T.
• Quincy is 4-4 with wins over Limestone, Maryville, Missouri S&T and Saint Ambrose. The Hawks are coming off a three-set loss to Grand View. The Hawks are led by Raje Alleyne, who is averaging a MIVA-best 4.60 kills per set while still hitting .326. He was named the MIVA Offensive Player of the Week, joining his teammate Dominik Wagiel as one of two Hawks to earn Player of the Week.
Series Histories
• Purdue Fort Wayne is 1-0 against Maryville all-time, with the only matchup coming last season. The Mastodons beat the Saints 3-0, with Jon Diedrich picking up 15 kills.
• The Mastodons lead the all-time series against Lindenwood 13-8, which includes the last two matchups. Jon Diedrich had 24 kills in the most recent matchup on April 2, 2022. Lindenwood's last win came in 2021 in St. Charles.
• Purdue Fort Wayne has dominated the all-time series against Quincy 52-8. The Mastodons are on a three-game winning streak, all three were 3-0 sweeps. The Hawks' last win came in 2020 in Quincy.
Block Party
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the MIVA and is third in the country with 2.88 blocks per set. Bryce Walker (1.10), Mark Frazier (0.97), Jon Diedrich (0.76) and Sergio Carrillo (0.72) are all in the top-15 in the MIVA in blocks per set.
Bryce the Beast
Bryce Walker is second in the MIVA with a career hitting percentage of .348. The only player better than him is Parker Van Buren of Loyola Chicago at .349.
Zany Zach
Zach Solomon is the MIVA career leader with 0.43 aces per set
Yes, No (ah), Maybe
Noah Melendez is the active career leader in Division I/II with 676 digs in his five years. The next closest is McKendree's Francisco Comas with 625.
Serrrrrrg
Sergio Carrillo has the second-most career assists among all Division I/II student-athletes with 2,759 in his five seasons. Cole Bogner of Penn State is the active leader with 3,330.
Mark It Down
After playing in just five matches in his freshman season, Mark Frazier is second on the team with 3.07 kills per set. He has reached double-figure kills six times already this season.
Chasing 1,000
Jon Diedrich is on pace to join the 1,000-kill club while at Purdue Fort Wayne. He has 844 kills and has averaged 3.43 kills per set in his career. If he continues this pace, he will hit the 1,000 mark in 45 sets.
Jaunty Jon
Jon Diedrich had a season-high 27 kills at George Mason on February 4. This was the most he had since his collegiate debut. It is also the third-most in the country in five-set matches this season.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne went 2-0 at the DC Challenge, topping Mount Olive 3-0 and George Mason 3-2. Jon Diedrich had 27 kills against George Mason, the most for him since his collegiate opener.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will play host to Ohio State and Ball State as MIVA play continues.
Game Day Information (Wednesday)
Who: Maryville Saints
When: Wednesday, February 8 | 8 PM ET
Where: St. Louis, Mo. | Moloney Arena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: GLVCSN
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Maryville | MIVA
Game Day Information (Friday)
Who: Lindenwood Lions
When: Friday, February 10 | 8 PM ET
Where: St. Charles, Mo. | Hyland Arena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: None
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Lindenwood | MIVA
Game Day Information (Saturday)
Who: Quincy Hawks
When: Saturday, February 11 | 8 PM ET
Where: Quincy, Ill. | Pepsi Arena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: GLVCSN
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Quincy | MIVA
Know Your Foes
• Maryville is 2-6 and is coming off their second win of the year against Culver-Stockton. This snapped the six-match losing streak the Saints were on prior to Friday's match. Maryville beat Kentucky State in the season opener. The Saints have played four MIVA schools: Ohio State (3-0), Quincy (3-0), Loyola Chicago (3-1), Lewis (3-0). The Saints are led by Victor Ganev, who is averaging 2.04 kills per set.
• Lindenwood is 2-5 to start the year, with its two wins coming against NJIT and Missouri S&T. The Lions have played four ranked matches this year: two at Grand Canyon, one against USC and one at Long Beach State. Ian Schuller and A.J. Lewis are leading Lindenwood, both averaging over three kills per set. Lewis had 11 kills, eight digs and four aces against Missouri S&T.
• Quincy is 4-4 with wins over Limestone, Maryville, Missouri S&T and Saint Ambrose. The Hawks are coming off a three-set loss to Grand View. The Hawks are led by Raje Alleyne, who is averaging a MIVA-best 4.60 kills per set while still hitting .326. He was named the MIVA Offensive Player of the Week, joining his teammate Dominik Wagiel as one of two Hawks to earn Player of the Week.
Series Histories
• Purdue Fort Wayne is 1-0 against Maryville all-time, with the only matchup coming last season. The Mastodons beat the Saints 3-0, with Jon Diedrich picking up 15 kills.
• The Mastodons lead the all-time series against Lindenwood 13-8, which includes the last two matchups. Jon Diedrich had 24 kills in the most recent matchup on April 2, 2022. Lindenwood's last win came in 2021 in St. Charles.
• Purdue Fort Wayne has dominated the all-time series against Quincy 52-8. The Mastodons are on a three-game winning streak, all three were 3-0 sweeps. The Hawks' last win came in 2020 in Quincy.
Block Party
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the MIVA and is third in the country with 2.88 blocks per set. Bryce Walker (1.10), Mark Frazier (0.97), Jon Diedrich (0.76) and Sergio Carrillo (0.72) are all in the top-15 in the MIVA in blocks per set.
Bryce the Beast
Bryce Walker is second in the MIVA with a career hitting percentage of .348. The only player better than him is Parker Van Buren of Loyola Chicago at .349.
Zany Zach
Zach Solomon is the MIVA career leader with 0.43 aces per set
Yes, No (ah), Maybe
Noah Melendez is the active career leader in Division I/II with 676 digs in his five years. The next closest is McKendree's Francisco Comas with 625.
Serrrrrrg
Sergio Carrillo has the second-most career assists among all Division I/II student-athletes with 2,759 in his five seasons. Cole Bogner of Penn State is the active leader with 3,330.
Mark It Down
After playing in just five matches in his freshman season, Mark Frazier is second on the team with 3.07 kills per set. He has reached double-figure kills six times already this season.
Chasing 1,000
Jon Diedrich is on pace to join the 1,000-kill club while at Purdue Fort Wayne. He has 844 kills and has averaged 3.43 kills per set in his career. If he continues this pace, he will hit the 1,000 mark in 45 sets.
Jaunty Jon
Jon Diedrich had a season-high 27 kills at George Mason on February 4. This was the most he had since his collegiate debut. It is also the third-most in the country in five-set matches this season.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne went 2-0 at the DC Challenge, topping Mount Olive 3-0 and George Mason 3-2. Jon Diedrich had 27 kills against George Mason, the most for him since his collegiate opener.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will play host to Ohio State and Ball State as MIVA play continues.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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