Thursday, February 15
Muncie, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Ball State
Bryce Walker
Photo by: John Nagel
Mastodon MVB Hits the Road for Pair of Top-15 MIVA Matches
2/14/2024 4:49:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball team will hit the road twice over the next week to visit No. 14 Ball State and No. 8 Ohio State.
Game Day Information
Who: Ball State Cardinals & Ohio State Buckeyes
When: Thursday, Feb. 15 - 7 PM | Tuesday, Feb. 20 - 7 PM
Where: Muncie, Indiana - Worthen Arena | Columbus, Ohio - Covelli Center
Live Stats: Thursday | Tuesday
Watch: Thursday | Tuesday
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Ball State | Ohio State | MIVA
Know Your Foes
• Ball State started the season 9-7 and 2-1 in MIVA play. The Cardinals beat Loyola Chicago (3-1) and Lindenwood (3-2), while taking their one loss to McKendree (3-0). Ball State's leading hitter, Patrick Rogers, is averaging 3.68 kills per set on a .334 hitting percentage. Lucas Machado is Ball State's starting setter, averaging 10.6 assists per set and aiding the Cardinals to hit .295.
• Ohio State started the season 8-3, and 2-1 in MIVA play. The Buckeyes have beaten Lindenwood (3-1) and No. 14 Lewis (3-0), but losing to No. 13 Loyola Chicago (2-3). Ohio State's leading hitter, Jacob Pasteur, was 2023 MIVA Player of the Year and has carried that momentum for 3.93 kills per set on .324 hitting percentage this season.
Series Histories
• The Cardinals lead the series 81-33 over the 'Dons. This series dates back to 1981 for five matches, in which the 'Dons went 1-4. From 1991-1993, the 'Dons won 12 straight matches against the Cardinals. Ball State won 28 of the first 30 matches.
• The Buckeyes lead the series 81-40 over the 'Dons. Ohio State has won the last four matches against the Mastodons. The series dates back to 1981. From 1990-1992 the 'Dons won 10 straight matches. Ohio state won the first 11 matches against the 'Dons.
Efficient Hitting
The Mastodons have hit over .300 in six matches this season, including three over .400. They are 6-0 in such matches.
Movin' Up The List
Jon Diedrich joined the 1,000-kill club in 2023 in a match against Charleston. He is among the 20 Mastodons that have eclipsed this mark. Here's where he ranks.
10. Craig Collins - 1362 (1992-95)
11. Tony Luhning - 1345 (1988-91)
12. Andrew Sellan - 1315 (2008-11)
13. Darryl Shank - 1310 (2008-11)
14. Jon Diedrich - 1283 (2020-24)
Papa Jon
Fifth-year player Jon Diedrich is the active NCAA career leader with 1,283 kills. Ohio State's Jacob Pasteur is right behind with 1,245.
Hello, My Name Is Bryce And I'll Be Your Server
Bryce Walker is nearing the program's all-time top-10 list for aces.
13. Loren Gebert - 97 (1983-86)
14. Scott Lane - 95 (1999-00)
15. Hector Soto - 90 (1997-00)
16. Bryce Walker - 89 (2021-24)
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne split its trip to Queens, topping the Royals in four sets then falling in five.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will welcome McKendree to the Gates Sports Center for a pair of matches on Friday and Saturday of next week (Feb. 23-24).
Game Day Information
Who: Ball State Cardinals & Ohio State Buckeyes
When: Thursday, Feb. 15 - 7 PM | Tuesday, Feb. 20 - 7 PM
Where: Muncie, Indiana - Worthen Arena | Columbus, Ohio - Covelli Center
Live Stats: Thursday | Tuesday
Watch: Thursday | Tuesday
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Ball State | Ohio State | MIVA
Know Your Foes
• Ball State started the season 9-7 and 2-1 in MIVA play. The Cardinals beat Loyola Chicago (3-1) and Lindenwood (3-2), while taking their one loss to McKendree (3-0). Ball State's leading hitter, Patrick Rogers, is averaging 3.68 kills per set on a .334 hitting percentage. Lucas Machado is Ball State's starting setter, averaging 10.6 assists per set and aiding the Cardinals to hit .295.
• Ohio State started the season 8-3, and 2-1 in MIVA play. The Buckeyes have beaten Lindenwood (3-1) and No. 14 Lewis (3-0), but losing to No. 13 Loyola Chicago (2-3). Ohio State's leading hitter, Jacob Pasteur, was 2023 MIVA Player of the Year and has carried that momentum for 3.93 kills per set on .324 hitting percentage this season.
Series Histories
• The Cardinals lead the series 81-33 over the 'Dons. This series dates back to 1981 for five matches, in which the 'Dons went 1-4. From 1991-1993, the 'Dons won 12 straight matches against the Cardinals. Ball State won 28 of the first 30 matches.
• The Buckeyes lead the series 81-40 over the 'Dons. Ohio State has won the last four matches against the Mastodons. The series dates back to 1981. From 1990-1992 the 'Dons won 10 straight matches. Ohio state won the first 11 matches against the 'Dons.
Efficient Hitting
The Mastodons have hit over .300 in six matches this season, including three over .400. They are 6-0 in such matches.
Movin' Up The List
Jon Diedrich joined the 1,000-kill club in 2023 in a match against Charleston. He is among the 20 Mastodons that have eclipsed this mark. Here's where he ranks.
10. Craig Collins - 1362 (1992-95)
11. Tony Luhning - 1345 (1988-91)
12. Andrew Sellan - 1315 (2008-11)
13. Darryl Shank - 1310 (2008-11)
14. Jon Diedrich - 1283 (2020-24)
Papa Jon
Fifth-year player Jon Diedrich is the active NCAA career leader with 1,283 kills. Ohio State's Jacob Pasteur is right behind with 1,245.
Hello, My Name Is Bryce And I'll Be Your Server
Bryce Walker is nearing the program's all-time top-10 list for aces.
13. Loren Gebert - 97 (1983-86)
14. Scott Lane - 95 (1999-00)
15. Hector Soto - 90 (1997-00)
16. Bryce Walker - 89 (2021-24)
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne split its trip to Queens, topping the Royals in four sets then falling in five.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will welcome McKendree to the Gates Sports Center for a pair of matches on Friday and Saturday of next week (Feb. 23-24).
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