Saturday, March 14
Fort Wayne, Ind.
2 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Ohio State
Men's Volleyball Set For Rematch Against No. 16 Buckeyes
3/13/2026 2:00:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball team looks to get back at No. 16 Ohio State on Saturday (March 14) at the Gates Sports Center.
Game Day Information
Who: No. 16 Ohio State
When: Saturday, March 14 | 2 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Link
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: MIVA | Purdue Fort Wayne | Ohio State
Know Your Foe
No. 16 Ohio State is 9-8 on the season, 4-5 in MIVA play for seventh in the standings. Middle blocker Eliel Salva-Torres is sixth in the nation in blocks per set (1.26) during the season and leads the MIVA during association play with 1.47 a set. Setter Daniel Henwood Rodriguez averages 10.22 assists per set on the year, sixth best in the nation, and 10.45 during MIVA play, second in the association). The Buckeyes rank fifth in the nation in kills per set (12.79) and seventh for assists per set (11.95) as a team. During MIVA play, Ohio State ranks: first in blocks per set (2.63), second in points per set (16.76) and kills per set (12.74), third in assists per set (11.87) and digs per set (9.00). Libero Drew Hudson sits third during MIVA play for digs per set (2.10).
Series History
Ohio State leads the series history over the Mastodons with a record of 85-41, winning the last three. The Buckeyes swept the 'Dons earlier in the season (Feb. 21).
Last Time Out
The Mastodons fell at No. 14 Lewis 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-21) on Thursday (March 5) evening at Neil Carey Arena. Logan Muir finished with 11 kills and seven digs. Hunter Hopkins and Carlo Huisden each had five kills.
Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball team defeated No. 8 Loyola Chicago in four sets (23-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-15) on Saturday evening (March 7). Carlo Huisden and Logan Muir each finished with 10 kills in the match. Hunter Hopkins notched 31 assists and nine digs in the contest.
'Dons This Season
No. 19 Purdue Fort Wayne is 9-6 on the season, an even 4-4 in MIVA play for sixth in the standings. Purdue Fort Wayne owns wins over (RV) NJIT, No. 20 Charleston, No. 12 McKendree and No. 8 Loyola Chicago, while suffering five of their six losses to ranked opponents: No. 12 CSUN, No. 13 Lindenwood, No. 13 Ohio State, No. 10 Ball State and No. 14 Lewis. Australian setter Hunter Hopkins ranks ninth in the nation in assists per set this season, averaging 9.95 a frame. Preseason All-MIVA selection Logan Muir leads the association in points per set (4.73) and kills per set (3.88), also sitting second in service aces per set with 0.54.
Blocked By Fozzy!
Kaden Fosdick was selected as the MIVA's Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday (Feb.10). The junior aided the Mastodons to a 2-0 weekend and into a four match win streak. Fosdick rejected a total of 12 attacks against Northern Kentucky (Feb. 6) and Daemen (Feb. 8) for an average of 2.00 blocks per set, best in the MIVA for the week. The Wisconsin native had seven blocks and a dig during Purdue Fort Wayne's first MIVA victory over the Norse. Fosdick had another five blocks in the victory over the Wildcats.
'Dons In Five
Purdue Fort Wayne is 4-1 this season in five-set matches, all at home, only losing the season opener to Missouri S&T. The Mastodons have beaten (RV) NJIT, Maryville, Daemen and No. 12 McKendree in the fifth set this year.
Preseason All-MIVA
Logan Muir was selected for the Preseason All-MIVA Team on December 15. Muir was named to the 2025 All-MIVA Second Team following last season. The Junior led the Mastodons in points (464.5), kills (391) and service aces (41) last year. He was second in the MIVA in kills per set (4.39), aces per set (0.41) and points per set (5.19) during conference play. Muir's 5.09 points per set ranked fifth in the nation. The California native also was 10th in the MIVA in hitting percentage with .299. Muir recorded double-digit kills in 19 of the 'Dons' 26 matches. He hit a career-high 23 kills in three sets at McKendree, the third most in the program's rally scoring era.
Coming Up
The 'Dons host No. 10 Ball State for a rematch on March 21.
Game Day Information
Who: No. 16 Ohio State
When: Saturday, March 14 | 2 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Link
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: MIVA | Purdue Fort Wayne | Ohio State
Know Your Foe
No. 16 Ohio State is 9-8 on the season, 4-5 in MIVA play for seventh in the standings. Middle blocker Eliel Salva-Torres is sixth in the nation in blocks per set (1.26) during the season and leads the MIVA during association play with 1.47 a set. Setter Daniel Henwood Rodriguez averages 10.22 assists per set on the year, sixth best in the nation, and 10.45 during MIVA play, second in the association). The Buckeyes rank fifth in the nation in kills per set (12.79) and seventh for assists per set (11.95) as a team. During MIVA play, Ohio State ranks: first in blocks per set (2.63), second in points per set (16.76) and kills per set (12.74), third in assists per set (11.87) and digs per set (9.00). Libero Drew Hudson sits third during MIVA play for digs per set (2.10).
Series History
Ohio State leads the series history over the Mastodons with a record of 85-41, winning the last three. The Buckeyes swept the 'Dons earlier in the season (Feb. 21).
Last Time Out
The Mastodons fell at No. 14 Lewis 3-0 (25-21, 25-19, 25-21) on Thursday (March 5) evening at Neil Carey Arena. Logan Muir finished with 11 kills and seven digs. Hunter Hopkins and Carlo Huisden each had five kills.
Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball team defeated No. 8 Loyola Chicago in four sets (23-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-15) on Saturday evening (March 7). Carlo Huisden and Logan Muir each finished with 10 kills in the match. Hunter Hopkins notched 31 assists and nine digs in the contest.
'Dons This Season
No. 19 Purdue Fort Wayne is 9-6 on the season, an even 4-4 in MIVA play for sixth in the standings. Purdue Fort Wayne owns wins over (RV) NJIT, No. 20 Charleston, No. 12 McKendree and No. 8 Loyola Chicago, while suffering five of their six losses to ranked opponents: No. 12 CSUN, No. 13 Lindenwood, No. 13 Ohio State, No. 10 Ball State and No. 14 Lewis. Australian setter Hunter Hopkins ranks ninth in the nation in assists per set this season, averaging 9.95 a frame. Preseason All-MIVA selection Logan Muir leads the association in points per set (4.73) and kills per set (3.88), also sitting second in service aces per set with 0.54.
Blocked By Fozzy!
Kaden Fosdick was selected as the MIVA's Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday (Feb.10). The junior aided the Mastodons to a 2-0 weekend and into a four match win streak. Fosdick rejected a total of 12 attacks against Northern Kentucky (Feb. 6) and Daemen (Feb. 8) for an average of 2.00 blocks per set, best in the MIVA for the week. The Wisconsin native had seven blocks and a dig during Purdue Fort Wayne's first MIVA victory over the Norse. Fosdick had another five blocks in the victory over the Wildcats.
'Dons In Five
Purdue Fort Wayne is 4-1 this season in five-set matches, all at home, only losing the season opener to Missouri S&T. The Mastodons have beaten (RV) NJIT, Maryville, Daemen and No. 12 McKendree in the fifth set this year.
Preseason All-MIVA
Logan Muir was selected for the Preseason All-MIVA Team on December 15. Muir was named to the 2025 All-MIVA Second Team following last season. The Junior led the Mastodons in points (464.5), kills (391) and service aces (41) last year. He was second in the MIVA in kills per set (4.39), aces per set (0.41) and points per set (5.19) during conference play. Muir's 5.09 points per set ranked fifth in the nation. The California native also was 10th in the MIVA in hitting percentage with .299. Muir recorded double-digit kills in 19 of the 'Dons' 26 matches. He hit a career-high 23 kills in three sets at McKendree, the third most in the program's rally scoring era.
Coming Up
The 'Dons host No. 10 Ball State for a rematch on March 21.
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