Saturday, March 21
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Ball State
No. 19 Mastodon MVB Hosts No. 9 Ball State for Rivalry Night
3/20/2026 11:00:00 AM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball team hosts round two of the I-69 rivalry against No. 9 Ball State on Saturday night (March 21) at 7 PM in the Gates Sports Center.
Game Day Information
Who: No. 9 Ball State
When: Saturday, March 21 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Link
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: MIVA | Purdue Fort Wayne | Ball State
Know Your Foe
No. 9 Ball State is 17-3 on the season, 8-2 in MIVA play for first in the standings. The Cardinals rank third nationally in kills per set (13.47), assists per set (12.31) and hitting percentage (.377), while coming into the week at ninth in blocks per set (2.46). Ball State leads the MIVA in points per set (17.19), kills per set (12.94), hitting percentage (.351), blocks per set (2.59) and opponent service aces per set (0.80) during association play. Outside hitter Patrick Rodgers is seventh in the nation in hitting percentage (.406) and ninth in points per set (4.48). The senior is second in MIVA play for points per set (4.41) and kills per set (3.74). Setter Lucas Machado is 10th in national rankings for assists per set (9.94), stepping up during association play with an average of 10.18 per frame for third in the MIVA.
Series History
Ball State leads the series history over the Mastodons with a record of 85-34, winning 11 of the last 12. The Buckeyes swept the 'Dons earlier in the season (Feb. 27).
'Dons This Season
No. 19 Purdue Fort Wayne is 9-7 on the season, 4-5 in MIVA play for seventh in the standings. The Mastodons own 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 & 16 Ohio State, No. 10 Ball State and No. 14 Lewis. Preseason All-MIVA selection Logan Muir leads the association in points per set (4.57) and kills per set (3.78), also sitting second in service aces per set with 0.52. The 'Dons rank third in MIVA play in opponent kills per set, holding opponents to 11.53 a frame.
Last Time Out
The Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball team dropped their home MIVA contest against No. 16 Ohio State in straight sets (25-22, 25-22, 25-15) on Saturday afternoon (March 14).
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 hit the road for a two week stretch, beginning with trips to No. 12 McKendree (March 26) and No. 11 Lindenwood (March 28).
Game Day Information
Who: No. 9 Ball State
When: Saturday, March 21 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Watch: ESPN+
Live Stats: Link
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: MIVA | Purdue Fort Wayne | Ball State
Know Your Foe
No. 9 Ball State is 17-3 on the season, 8-2 in MIVA play for first in the standings. The Cardinals rank third nationally in kills per set (13.47), assists per set (12.31) and hitting percentage (.377), while coming into the week at ninth in blocks per set (2.46). Ball State leads the MIVA in points per set (17.19), kills per set (12.94), hitting percentage (.351), blocks per set (2.59) and opponent service aces per set (0.80) during association play. Outside hitter Patrick Rodgers is seventh in the nation in hitting percentage (.406) and ninth in points per set (4.48). The senior is second in MIVA play for points per set (4.41) and kills per set (3.74). Setter Lucas Machado is 10th in national rankings for assists per set (9.94), stepping up during association play with an average of 10.18 per frame for third in the MIVA.
Series History
Ball State leads the series history over the Mastodons with a record of 85-34, winning 11 of the last 12. The Buckeyes swept the 'Dons earlier in the season (Feb. 27).
'Dons This Season
No. 19 Purdue Fort Wayne is 9-7 on the season, 4-5 in MIVA play for seventh in the standings. The Mastodons own 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 & 16 Ohio State, No. 10 Ball State and No. 14 Lewis. Preseason All-MIVA selection Logan Muir leads the association in points per set (4.57) and kills per set (3.78), also sitting second in service aces per set with 0.52. The 'Dons rank third in MIVA play in opponent kills per set, holding opponents to 11.53 a frame.
Last Time Out
The Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball team dropped their home MIVA contest against No. 16 Ohio State in straight sets (25-22, 25-22, 25-15) on Saturday afternoon (March 14).
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 hit the road for a two week stretch, beginning with trips to No. 12 McKendree (March 26) and No. 11 Lindenwood (March 28).
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