Press Release

SEPTEMBER 27, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: CHRISTINE FRANCIES, ASST. SID
260-481-0729

Howell Receives Offensive POW

Fort Wayne, IN - IPFW's Nicole Howell was named Offensive Player of the Week by Division I Independent sports information directors for the week of September 27.

In three matches last week Howell knocked down 44 kills, averaging 4.89 per game. Howell also dug up 29 balls, averaging 3.22 per game.

The Mastodons defeated Ball State for the first time in IPFW's Division I history in front of a record crowd (914) on Tuesday as Howell also set personal career bests. She knocked down 20 kills with only three errors in 38 attempts (.447).

Against Cornell Howell matched her earlier week total of 20 kills as the Mastodons lost only their second match this season, they are now 11-2.


Others nominated included: Kim Hebl, North Dakota State and Danielle Holthe, Texas-Pan American.

Division I Independent Volleyball Players of the Week

~Dons~