Match-point video: Lewis knocks off UC Irvine in fifth-game OT

Preseason All-American Tyler Mitchem converted on a match-winning kill attempt as No. 6/7 Lewis defeated No. 8/8 UC Irvine 25-21, 21-25, 20-25, 25-20, 22-20 on Thursday in Irvine, California.

Mitchem finished with nine kills and a team-high three blocks, including a block during the 14-point overtime that set up the match-point. Continue reading “Match-point video: Lewis knocks off UC Irvine in fifth-game OT”

Purdue Fort Wayne players to compete in Olympic qualifiers this weekend

Photo courtesy of NORCECA and the FIVB

No. 14 Purdue Fort Wayne will be down two starters for its season opener because Olympic qualification events.

Coach Rock Perotte informed Off the Block that outside attacker Pelegrin Vargas and middle attacker Tomas Gago will spend this week competing for their home nations and will be unavailable for Purdue Fort Wayne’s matches against Queens and Belmont Abbey. Continue reading “Purdue Fort Wayne players to compete in Olympic qualifiers this weekend”