2012 Men's Volleyball Roster

JW Kieckhefer
- Position:
- Libero
- Class:
- Redshirt Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Hartford, Wis.
- High School:
- Hartford Union
Named to MIVA Academic All-Conference…Played in 27 matches, earning 71 digs (0.79 per set)…Recorded 15 assists…Set new career high five assists against Lindenwood on April 12
2013 SEASON
Named to the MIVA Academic All-Conference Team...Played in 87 sets during 24 matches...Helped the team defensively by recording 61 digs averaging 0.70 per set...Ended the year with 14 assists and two service errors...Picked up a point at Ball State (April 20) and vs. Ohio State (March 23)...Season-high four assist game came against Pfeiffer (March 29)...Added a season-high 10 digs against Pfeiffer...Recorded seven digs vs. Lourdes (Jan. 25) and again against Lindenwood (Feb. 1).
2012 SEASON
Competed in 27 of 28 games, seeing the most action of any Mastodon...Led IPFW with 278 digs, including a career-high 21 against Carthage (3/24)...Averaged 2.57 digs per frame, finishing the season ranked sixth nationally...Managed 15 matches with double-digit dig totals...Recorded 34 assists in 108 total sets...Named to the MIVA All-Academic Team.
2011 SEASON
Played in 26 matches, competing in 58 sets...Saw action primarily at libero, totaling 86 digs...Tallied a career-high 11 digs on two occasions, coming against Loyola (3/25) and Quincy (4/2)...Recorded 14 assists, including four against Loyola (3/25)...Named to the MIVA All-Academic Team.
2010 SEASON
Redshirted during his first season on-campus...Honored for his performances in the classroom, being named to the 2010 MIVA All-Academic Team.
CAREER HIGHS
Attacks: 3 vs. Carthage (3/24/12)
Assists: 5 vs. Lindenwood (4/12/14)
Digs: 21 - vs. Carthage (3/24/12)
Aces: 1 – Twice
HIGH SCHOOL
Kieckhefer came to IPFW from Hartford Union High School in Hartford, Wis...Played club volleyball for the North Shore Milwaukee VC...Member of the National Honor Society.
PERSONAL
Son of Robert and Jacki Kieckhefer...Has one sister, Tara...Majoring in history.