Press Release

NOVEMBER 8, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: CHRISTINE FRANCIES, ASST. SID
260-481-0729

IPFW Takes Their Place Among Nation's Best

Fort Wayne, IN - The Women's Volleyball team held strong in the NCAA Division I national rankings for digs per game and moved back into the top 30 in winning percentage. Senior Fabiana Souza also held strong in the individual rankings.

As a team, the Mastodons are ranked 28th in the nation in digs per game, averaging 17.97 digs/game. Currently Eastern Illinois holds the top spot with an average of 19.94.

The Mastodons moved back into the top 30 in winning percentage this week. Currently IPFW holds a .800 winning percentage with a record of 20-5. This places them 29th in the nation. Nebraska and Washington each still have a perfect record and share the top spot.

Fabiana Souza is just 1.07 kills/game below Laura Jones of Texas A&M in the national rankings. Souza currently averages 4.82 kills/game while Jones averages 5.89. Souza is currently 24th in the nation in kills per game.

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