FEBRUARY 14, 2004
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: RUDY YOVICH, SID
260-481-6646

Volleydons Sweep National Champs

Fort Wayne, IN- The hot hitting IPFW men’s volleyball team posted their second win this season over defending National Champion Lewis University. The Mastodons rolled to a three game win Saturday night at the Gates Center, 30-17, 30-27, and 30-27.

#11 IPFW controlled the match from the outset. In game one, the ‘Dons hit a solid .414 to Lewis’ .057. IPFW also posted team hitting marks of .282 and .333 in games two and three.

Senior outside hitter Matt Zbyszewski (Toronto, ON, Canada) drilled 14 kills and dug up 12 balls for the double-double.

Sophomore middle Serdar Sikca (Istanbul, Turkey) also had double figure kills with ten, to go along with his three solo, and seven block assists.

Dennis Santiago (Jr/S/Bayamon, Puerto Rico) went 8 of 9 for a hitting percentage of .889. He also had 39 assists in the match.

Freshman outside Cristiano Moreira (Belo Horizante, Brazil) had an outstanding match with eight kills (.583), five digs, and three block assists.

The Volleydons are now 6-1 overall and 4-0 in the MIVA.

Lewis falls to 7-6, and 3-2 in league play.

IPFW returns to action on Friday night (2/20) hosting Ball State in an important conference match-up. Game time at the Gates Center is 7pm.

~Dons~