Thursday, April 9
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
11-11,6-9MIVA
1
vs
3
Loyola Chicago
18-6,12-3MIVA
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Final F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Chicago | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 25 | 21 | 23 | 15 | 1 |
Brody McAfee
Men's Volleyball Drops Four Set Match to No. 9 Ramblers
4/9/2026 9:24:00 PM | Men's Volleyball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne men's volleyball team took the first set from No. 9 Loyola Chicago on Thursday evening (April 9), before eventually falling in four sets (20-25, 25-21, 25-23, 25-15).
The Ramblers opened the match up with a 5-1 run that was quickly checked by a 9-2 scoring stretch from the Mastodons for an 18-13 lead. The 'Dons' run was highlighted by service aces from Owen Banner and Hunter Hopkins. Purdue Fort Wayne managed to hold their distance for the remainder of the set, capping off the frame with three straight points for a 25-20 conclusion.
Loyola Chicago matched their first set opening, pulling off a 6-2 run to welcome the second. The Mastodons failed to catch up to the Ramblers' offense, hitting a match-low .120 in the frame. Loyola Chicago scored another four unanswered points to extend their lead in the set, finishing at 25-21.
The third set proved to be the closest of the match, falling the Rambler's way 25-23. The 'Dons held a 16-12 lead following a 5-1 run, bolstered by two kills from Banner and aces from Casey Lyons and Logan Muir. The set turned to Loyola Chicago on a late 7-2 run to steal the lead and finish off the frame.
The Ramblers cruised through the final frame, starting with an early 5-0 run and finishing off the set with a 10-4 scoring stretch. Loyola Chicago hit .619 in the final set and won 25-15.
The Ramblers hit seven service aces in the match, compared to Purdue Fort Wayne's four.
Brody McAfee hit a career-high 10 kills in the match on a .643 clip from the middle.
No. 20 Purdue Fort Wayne moves to an even 11-11 on the year, 6-9 in MIVA play. Loyola Chicago climbs to 18-6 for the season, 12-3 in MIVA play. The 'Don swill host No. 16 Lewis at the Gates Sports Center on Saturday (April 11) for the Mastodons' senior night.
The Ramblers opened the match up with a 5-1 run that was quickly checked by a 9-2 scoring stretch from the Mastodons for an 18-13 lead. The 'Dons' run was highlighted by service aces from Owen Banner and Hunter Hopkins. Purdue Fort Wayne managed to hold their distance for the remainder of the set, capping off the frame with three straight points for a 25-20 conclusion.
Loyola Chicago matched their first set opening, pulling off a 6-2 run to welcome the second. The Mastodons failed to catch up to the Ramblers' offense, hitting a match-low .120 in the frame. Loyola Chicago scored another four unanswered points to extend their lead in the set, finishing at 25-21.
The third set proved to be the closest of the match, falling the Rambler's way 25-23. The 'Dons held a 16-12 lead following a 5-1 run, bolstered by two kills from Banner and aces from Casey Lyons and Logan Muir. The set turned to Loyola Chicago on a late 7-2 run to steal the lead and finish off the frame.
The Ramblers cruised through the final frame, starting with an early 5-0 run and finishing off the set with a 10-4 scoring stretch. Loyola Chicago hit .619 in the final set and won 25-15.
The Ramblers hit seven service aces in the match, compared to Purdue Fort Wayne's four.
Brody McAfee hit a career-high 10 kills in the match on a .643 clip from the middle.
No. 20 Purdue Fort Wayne moves to an even 11-11 on the year, 6-9 in MIVA play. Loyola Chicago climbs to 18-6 for the season, 12-3 in MIVA play. The 'Don swill host No. 16 Lewis at the Gates Sports Center on Saturday (April 11) for the Mastodons' senior night.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
Team Stats
Loyola
Pur-FW
Kills
49
39
Errors
19
19
Attempts
92
90
Hitting %
.326
.222
Points
61.5
51.0
Assists
47
35
Aces
7
4
Blocks
5.5
8
Game Leaders
Kills
10
Aces
1
Blocks
4
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
8
Aces
1
Blocks
2
Kills
6
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Players Mentioned
OH/OPP
/ Men's Volleyball
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/ Men's Volleyball
MB
/ Men's VolleyballOPP/MB
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