Press Release

NOVEMBER 16, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: CHRISTINE FRANCIES, ASST. SID
260-481-0729

IPFW Volleyball Signs Two

Fort Wayne, IN - IPFW Women's Head Volleyball Coach Kelley Hartley Hutton announces Shannon Reuter and Patricia Azevedo have each signed an NCAA National Letter of Intent to play for the Mastodons in 2006.

Shannon Reuter is a 5-7 setter from Tiffin, Ohio. She earned District 6 Player of the Year as a junior and was named First-Team Northern Ohio League while at Tiffin High School. A stand-out of Premier Volleyball Club, she earned the prestigious "Outstanding 17's Award" for the club.

"Shannon is a big-time athlete with a big-time attitude to match. She'll compete for a starting position immediately because I am certain that she will adjust to our system of play rapidly," said Hartley Hutton. Reuter plans to major is Psychology at IPFW.

Patricia Azevedo is a 5-10 outside hitter from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. She will transfer from Western Nebraska Community College after graduating this spring. Azevedo, a Div.I NJCAA All-American last year, is currently ranked 8th nationally in kills per game. Her team is 51-1 and the no. 2 seed in next week's Junior College National Tournament.

"Patty hits a very heavy ball and offers a tremendous amount of versatility and playing experience. She's the type of player that could have a huge impact on our program," said Hartley Hutton. Azevedo will be a General Studies major at IPFW.

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