Saturday, April 15
Romeoville, Ill.
8 PM ET
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Lewis
Davey Singer
Photo by: John Nagel
MIVA Tournament On Deck For Mastodon MVB
4/14/2023 1:29:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball team is set to kick off the MIVA Tournament this Saturday (April 15) with a trip to Romeoville, Illinois for a matchup with No. 4 seed Lewis.
Game Day Information
Who: Lewis Flyers
When: Saturday, April 15 | 8 PM ET
Where: Romeoville, Ill. | Neil Carey Arena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: GLVCSN
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Lewis | MIVA
Know Your Foe
Lewis was 16-12 and 7-7 in the MIVA during the regular season. The Flyers lost their last two home games, Ohio State and Ball State, but beat Purdue Fort Wayne last time in Romeoville. The Flyers are led by pin hitters Christian Prayer and Max Roquet, who were both named to the All-MIVA Second Team earlier this week. Both average over three kills per set.
Series History
Lewis leads the all-time series 43-26 with a 27-10 advantage inside Neil Carey Arena. The Mastodons' last win over the Flyers on the road came in 2022, which was a 3-0 sweep. The 'Dons and Flyers split this season, each winning their home match. Jon Diedrich had 16 kills in the Mastodons' win.
All-MIVA Honors
Jon Diedrich and Bryce Walker were selected to the All-MIVA First Team this week. This is Diedrich's second First Team All-MIVA honor and Walker's first. Walker is the first Mastodon middle blocker to earn a First Team honor since 2007.
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.
13. Darryl Shank - 1310 (2008-11)
14. Raul Papaleo - 1264 (1990-93)
15. Ted Owen - 1206 (1984-87)
16. Eddie Rivera - 1107 (2011-14)
17. Jon Diedrich - 1096 (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 - 83 (2021-23)
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will play the winner of No. 1 Ball State and No. 8 Quincy on Wednesday (April 19). If Ball State wins, the 'Dons will hit the road. If Quincy wins, the 'Dons will host the Hawks.
Game Day Information
Who: Lewis Flyers
When: Saturday, April 15 | 8 PM ET
Where: Romeoville, Ill. | Neil Carey Arena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: GLVCSN
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Lewis | MIVA
Know Your Foe
Lewis was 16-12 and 7-7 in the MIVA during the regular season. The Flyers lost their last two home games, Ohio State and Ball State, but beat Purdue Fort Wayne last time in Romeoville. The Flyers are led by pin hitters Christian Prayer and Max Roquet, who were both named to the All-MIVA Second Team earlier this week. Both average over three kills per set.
Series History
Lewis leads the all-time series 43-26 with a 27-10 advantage inside Neil Carey Arena. The Mastodons' last win over the Flyers on the road came in 2022, which was a 3-0 sweep. The 'Dons and Flyers split this season, each winning their home match. Jon Diedrich had 16 kills in the Mastodons' win.
All-MIVA Honors
Jon Diedrich and Bryce Walker were selected to the All-MIVA First Team this week. This is Diedrich's second First Team All-MIVA honor and Walker's first. Walker is the first Mastodon middle blocker to earn a First Team honor since 2007.
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.
13. Darryl Shank - 1310 (2008-11)
14. Raul Papaleo - 1264 (1990-93)
15. Ted Owen - 1206 (1984-87)
16. Eddie Rivera - 1107 (2011-14)
17. Jon Diedrich - 1096 (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 - 83 (2021-23)
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will play the winner of No. 1 Ball State and No. 8 Quincy on Wednesday (April 19). If Ball State wins, the 'Dons will hit the road. If Quincy wins, the 'Dons will host the Hawks.
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