JUNE 9, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: RUDY YOVICH, SID
260-481-6646

Arnie's Army Reloads

Fort Wayne, IN- After finishing one game shy of the NCAA men's volleyball tournament in 2005, IPFW head coach Arnie Ball has announced the signing of three impact players for the 2006 season.

Colin Lundeen will be a junior in 2006, after transferring to IPFW from Camosun Junior College in Victoria, British Columbia. The 6-3 setter will bring stability to a position that was a challenge for the 'Dons in '05. "We are very fortunate to find someone of Colin's ability at the setter position," Coach Ball said. "Colin brings a wealth of experience and will give us the leadership that is needed in this position for us to return to the top."

Corey Stewart will join brother Josh Stewart, who had a very impressive freshman campaign in the middle for IPFW last season. Stewart, like Lundeen, is also a 6-3 setter. He graduated this past year from St. Mary's High School, in St. Mary's, Ontario, Canada. "We have hit a homerun with the Stewart family," Ball said. "Corey is athletic, a very good student, and will bring depth to us for the next four years at the setter position. Corey's signing puts us in great shape."

Vitor Oliveria is a sophomore transfer student from Brazil. The Caxias do Sul native graduated from Cetec High School, and will have three years of eligibility at IPFW. He is a 6-7 banger at the outside position. "Vitor is a college transfer that we are very excited about," Ball stated. "He brings a great deal of experience to us and will give us the firepower we are seeking on the leftside."

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