Thursday, March 30
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Quincy
Bryce Walker, Carlos Mercado
Photo by: Rachel Von Art
Mastodon MVB Hosts Quincy and Lindenwood For Last Home Matches of Regular Season
3/29/2023 12:51:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball team will play its final two regular season home matches this week with Quincy and Lindenwood coming to the Summit City.
Game Day Information (Thursday)
Who: Quincy Hawks
When: Thursday, March 30 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Quincy | MIVA
Game Day Information (Saturday)
Who: Lindenwood Lions
When: Saturday, April 1 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Lindenwood | MIVA
Know Your Foes
• Quincy is 7-15 and 0-10 in MIVA play. The Hawks took their first set in MIVA action last week, taking the second set at Ball State. QU's last two wins came at Maryville and Missouri S&T. Raje Alleyne is averaging an MIVA-leading 4.21 kills per set. Dominik Wagiel is leading the Quincy defense with 1.88 digs per set. Wagiel was the MIVA Defensive Player of the Week on January 24 and Alleyne was the Offensive Player of the Week the week after.
• Lindenwood is 9-9 and 6-4 in the MIVA. The Lions' season thus far is highlighted by a 3-2 win over No. 11 Ohio State. The Lions have lost their last two, coming at Ohio State and Ball State. Ian Schuller is leading the Lions with 3.07 kills per set, with A.J. Lewis right behind at 2.88.
Series Histories
• The Mastodons have dominated the series against Quincy 53-8 and has only lost at home three times. The 'Dons won the last matchup earlier this season 3-0 in Quincy. Jon Diedrich had 12 kills in that contest.
• Purdue Fort Wayne leads the series against Lindenwood 13-9. The 'Dons are 6-4 at home against the Lions, including the last four. The Lions took the last match 3-2 earlier this year, despite 17 kills from Jon Diedrich.
Tonight ... Is Senior Night
Purdue Fort Wayne will recognize three seniors on Saturday (April 1) for their time as Mastodons. Sergio Carrillo, Noah Melendez and Carlos Mercado will be honored before the match on Saturday.
Background 'Bler
Purdue Fort Wayne handed Loyola Chicago its first MIVA loss of the season with a five-set win over the Ramblers. Jon Diedrich had 19 kills, Bryce Walker had 14 kills with a .520 hitting percentage and a career-high nine blocks, and Sergio Carrillo recorded a double-double with 40 assists and 11 digs.
Movin' Up The List
Jon Diedrich joined the 1,000-kill club against No. 14 Charleston (March 17). He is among the 20 Mastodons that have eclipsed this mark. Here's where he ranks.
14. Raul Papaleo - 1264 (1990-93)
15. Ted Owen - 1206 (1984-87)
16. Eddie Rivera - 1107 (2011-14)
17. Arcangel Ruiz - 1071 (2000-03)
19. Jon Diedrich - 1052 (2020-23)
Hello, My Name Is Bryce And I'll Be Your Server
Bryce Walker is moving up the all-time ace list in program history.
13. Loren Gebert - 97 (1983-86)
14. Scott Lane - 95 (1999-00)
15. Hector Soto - 90 (1997-00)
16. Omar Rivera - 89 (2012-15)
17. Bryce Walker - 77 (2021-23)
Block Party
Bryce Walker (1.00), Ryan Steponaitis (0.99) and Mark Frazier (0.81) are all in the top-10 in the MIVA in blocks per set.
Bryce the Beast
Bryce Walker has the second-best career hitting percentage among active MIVA players with a .340 clip. His percentage of .333 this season is the best in the conference.
Now Walk It Out
Bryce Walker's career mark of 0.34 aces per set is the second-most among active middle blockers in the country and the most in the MIVA. This mark is also top-25 overall and second in the MIVA among all positions, second to teammate Zach Solomon.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne split its matches last weekend with a 3-2 win over McKendree and a 3-1 loss at Lewis.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will hit the road for the final time this regular season, visiting Ohio State and Ball State for the final MIVA matches of the season.
Game Day Information (Thursday)
Who: Quincy Hawks
When: Thursday, March 30 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Quincy | MIVA
Game Day Information (Saturday)
Who: Lindenwood Lions
When: Saturday, April 1 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Lindenwood | MIVA
Know Your Foes
• Quincy is 7-15 and 0-10 in MIVA play. The Hawks took their first set in MIVA action last week, taking the second set at Ball State. QU's last two wins came at Maryville and Missouri S&T. Raje Alleyne is averaging an MIVA-leading 4.21 kills per set. Dominik Wagiel is leading the Quincy defense with 1.88 digs per set. Wagiel was the MIVA Defensive Player of the Week on January 24 and Alleyne was the Offensive Player of the Week the week after.
• Lindenwood is 9-9 and 6-4 in the MIVA. The Lions' season thus far is highlighted by a 3-2 win over No. 11 Ohio State. The Lions have lost their last two, coming at Ohio State and Ball State. Ian Schuller is leading the Lions with 3.07 kills per set, with A.J. Lewis right behind at 2.88.
Series Histories
• The Mastodons have dominated the series against Quincy 53-8 and has only lost at home three times. The 'Dons won the last matchup earlier this season 3-0 in Quincy. Jon Diedrich had 12 kills in that contest.
• Purdue Fort Wayne leads the series against Lindenwood 13-9. The 'Dons are 6-4 at home against the Lions, including the last four. The Lions took the last match 3-2 earlier this year, despite 17 kills from Jon Diedrich.
Tonight ... Is Senior Night
Purdue Fort Wayne will recognize three seniors on Saturday (April 1) for their time as Mastodons. Sergio Carrillo, Noah Melendez and Carlos Mercado will be honored before the match on Saturday.
Background 'Bler
Purdue Fort Wayne handed Loyola Chicago its first MIVA loss of the season with a five-set win over the Ramblers. Jon Diedrich had 19 kills, Bryce Walker had 14 kills with a .520 hitting percentage and a career-high nine blocks, and Sergio Carrillo recorded a double-double with 40 assists and 11 digs.
Movin' Up The List
Jon Diedrich joined the 1,000-kill club against No. 14 Charleston (March 17). He is among the 20 Mastodons that have eclipsed this mark. Here's where he ranks.
14. Raul Papaleo - 1264 (1990-93)
15. Ted Owen - 1206 (1984-87)
16. Eddie Rivera - 1107 (2011-14)
17. Arcangel Ruiz - 1071 (2000-03)
19. Jon Diedrich - 1052 (2020-23)
Hello, My Name Is Bryce And I'll Be Your Server
Bryce Walker is moving up the all-time ace list in program history.
13. Loren Gebert - 97 (1983-86)
14. Scott Lane - 95 (1999-00)
15. Hector Soto - 90 (1997-00)
16. Omar Rivera - 89 (2012-15)
17. Bryce Walker - 77 (2021-23)
Block Party
Bryce Walker (1.00), Ryan Steponaitis (0.99) and Mark Frazier (0.81) are all in the top-10 in the MIVA in blocks per set.
Bryce the Beast
Bryce Walker has the second-best career hitting percentage among active MIVA players with a .340 clip. His percentage of .333 this season is the best in the conference.
Now Walk It Out
Bryce Walker's career mark of 0.34 aces per set is the second-most among active middle blockers in the country and the most in the MIVA. This mark is also top-25 overall and second in the MIVA among all positions, second to teammate Zach Solomon.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne split its matches last weekend with a 3-2 win over McKendree and a 3-1 loss at Lewis.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will hit the road for the final time this regular season, visiting Ohio State and Ball State for the final MIVA matches of the season.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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