Hoosiers Host Maryland, Ohio State

BLOOMINGTON, Ind.– The Indiana volleyball team is back at home for two matches this weekend. Indiana hosts Maryland on Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET and Ohio State on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Friday November 15
Indiana vs. Maryland
7:00 PM ET | Bloomington, Ind.
Live Stats: http://hoosierstats.com
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Saturday November 16
Indiana vs. Ohio State
5:00 PM ET | Bloomington, Ind.
Live Stats: http://hoosierstats.com
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Both matches at Wilkinson Hall (1151 E 17^th Street).

Match Time Changes & Parking Information
Due to basketball conflicts two matches have changed times. The match on Saturday against Ohio State was moved to 5:00 p.m. ET and the match on Nov. 20 against Penn State has been moved to 8:00 p.m. ET. Additionally, parking in front of Wilkinson Hall will not be available for those matches. Click here for more details.

Hoosiers Sign Elite Recruiting Class
Earlier this week IU head coach Steve Aird announced the Hoosiers 2020 signing class. The class features three top-100 ranked players, the most in IU program history and three Under Armour All-Americans, also the most in program history.

"The 2020 class is exceptional and addresses many of the program's needs as we continue to build," IU head coach Steve Aird said. "We have acquired great size and skill, but most importantly we have acquired a group with exceptional character. Their resumes are solid and they received plenty of accolades and recognition, but that is not what is important to them. The group really, truly believes in where we are headed. They care about each other and they want Indiana to have massive success."

Lofton Reaches 400
Against Iowa senior Deyshia Lofton recorded her 400^th career block to become the eighth player in program history to reach that mark. Lofton has since moved into seventh in program history for career blocks and currently has 409 career blocks.

Indiana Block Party
The Hoosiers rank seventh in the Big Ten in blocking at 2.40 blocks per set. Indiana has recorded double-digit blocks in 11 matches this season, including 17 blocks in their win over Kentucky. Indiana tallied a season-high 18.5 blocks in their match against Purdue.

The Middle Attack
Seniors Deyshia Lofton and Jacqui Armer have put up big numbers for the Hoosiers this season. The duo has combined for 362 kills on the season and rank one and two on the team in hitting percentage. Armer hit .520 with 15 kills on 25 swings in the Hoosiers matches at Penn State and Rutgers.

The Hoosier Freshmen
Freshman Emily Fitzner tallied 64 assists (10.67 per set) combined in the Hoosiers matches at Penn State and Rutgers. Fitzner had a career-high 36 assists in the win over Rutgers.

Freshman libero Haley Armstrong ranks 11^th in the Big Ten in digs at 3.55 per set. Armstrong has five matches this season with 20 or more digs.

The Win over Kentucky
The win over Kentucky was a significant win for the program. It was the Hoosiers first victory over Kentucky since 1996. It was also the first win for Indiana over a non-conference ranked opponent since 1998. The last Hoosier win on the road over a ranked opponent was 2013 at Michigan State.

Wilkinson Hall
Wilkinson Hall was dedicated on January 16, 2019. Wilkinson Hall is a multi-use training and performance center that is the new home venue for the Indiana Volleyball and Wrestling programs. The 3,000-seat venue is used as a competition facility for both Indiana Volleyball and Indiana Wrestling, as well as the practice facility for volleyball. Wilkinson Hall is named after IU alumnus Jay Wilkinson and his family, who have an incredible history of support for IU Athletics and its student-athletes. The Hoosiers are averaging 1,769 fans per match this season, which is up from the record average attendance form last season of 1,273.

Promotions
Friday
Student T-Shirt Giveaway
Freebie Friday: All IU Students who check in on the Crimson Guard App during the match will be entered into a drawing for a pair of AirPods. The winner will be announced at intermission and will be directed to claim their prize at the marketing table closest to the student section.
Greek Night: The Greek House that brings out the most members to the match will be given a free pizza dinner from IU Athletics. Greek members should be directed to check in at the marketing table by the student section, where they will sign in under their house's name.
IU Student Foundation: IUSF will have a table in the concourse with a display promoting the Little 500.

Saturday
Basketball Ticket Discount: show your men's basketball ticket for the Troy game at the Wilkinson Hall Ticket Window and you will get a $4 ticket to the match.
Student T-Shirt Giveaway
Post match Autographs: Following the match we will have the team available for autographs.
Knothole Kids Club Night: All members of the Knothole Kids Club will receive a free ticket to the game by showing either the Kids Club Credential or their membership email confirmation at the Wilkinson Hall Ticket Window

Senior Night
The Hoosiers final home match and senior night will be Sunday Nov. 24 vs. Michigan State at 1:00 p.m. ET.

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Players Mentioned

Jacqui Armer

Haley Armstrong

Emily Fitzner

Deyshia Lofton