Friday, September 3
Kalamazoo, Mich.
7:00 PM
Indiana University
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Discover Kalamazoo Classic On Deck For Indiana Volleyball
9/2/2021 1:02:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana Volleyball (3-0) will spend the second weekend of competition up north at Western Michigan for the Discover Kalamazoo Classic. The Hoosiers will play Western Michigan (2-1) on Friday, September 3 at 7 p.m. They will play two on Saturday September 4 against Purdue Fort Wayne (0-3) and Southeast Missouri State (3-0). The match against the Mastodons will commence at 11 a.m. while the Hoosiers will face the Redhawks at 4 p.m.
Discover Kalamazoo Classic
Kalamazoo, Mich. | University Arena
Friday, September 3 • Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 4 • Purdue Fort Wayne, 11 a.m.
Saturday, September 4 • Southeast Missouri State, 4:30 p.m.
Video: Purdue Fort Wayne | Southeast Missouri State
Live Stats: Western Michigan
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Opening Serve
• The Hoosiers went 3-0 against UIC, Bowling Green, and Butler in the opening weekend of play. This is the first time since 2017 that Indiana has opened the season blemish free. They defeated Ball State in three straight sets in 2017.
• With the 3-0 win over UIC, Indiana has won the season opening contest 13 out of the last 14 seasons. The only loss coming last season to No. 5 Nebraska.
• Through the first three games, Kaley Rammelsberg leads the Indiana attack with 27 kills and a hitting percentage of .511. She currently ranks No. 4 among Big Ten players.
• Paula Cerame ranks No. 8 in the conference in digs per game with 44 for an average of 4.00 a set. This was the first weekend that Cerame suited up for the Hoosiers and started all three games.
All-Time Series
• This will be the first meeting between the Hoosiers and the Broncos in program history.
•Indiana has only squared off against Purdue Fort Wayne on two occasions, the most recent coming in 2004 where the Hoosiers received the edge. They also got the win over the Mastodons in 1979 on a neutral court.
• The Hoosiers have played Southeast Missouri State once prior, beating the Redhawks at home in 2014 in straight sets.
Checking Out The Competition
• Western Michigan: Colleen Munson is in her 19th season at the helm of the Broncos. She has led Western Michigan to a record of 2-1 through the first three matches of the season. The Broncos opened the season at the Auto Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational against Michigan State where they were swept by the Spartans. They were able to bounce back with three straight set victories over Wright State and Canisius. Maggie King leads the squad through the first weekend with 33 kills and 40.5 points. Sophomore Logan Case was named MAC West Setter of the Week after recording her first double-double of the season (30 assists and 11 digs) against Michigan State. She also had 24 assists in the win over Wright State.
• Purdue Fort Wayne: The Mastodons are coached by Steve Florio who is in his eighth season. Purdue Fort Wayne opened 2021 with a home tournament where they went 0-3. The Mastodons took SIUE to five sets in the opening match before falling in three sets to Evansville. In the closing match of the weekend, Purdue Fort Wayne won sets one and four, but couldn't hang on in the final set and dropped the match to Kent State. Katie Crowe leads the attack with 42 kills, 33 digs, and has recorded 50.5 points.
• Southeast Missouri State: Julie Yankus enters her 11th season in control of the Redhawks. She has complied a conference record of 91-73 through 10 seasons. The Redhawks won their first three matches of the season. They now have victories over DePaul, Bradley, and Central Michigan. Tara Beilsmith leads the team in digs with 84 while Laney Malloy has recorded a team-high 42 kills. Talia Gouard leads the Redhawks in blocking with 16 and is averaging 1.64 blocks per set.
News & Notes
• Indiana put up 36 blocks as a team through their first three games. This is the fourth best total in the Big Ten.
• As a team, the Hoosiers allowed its opponents to hit .123 which ranks fifth among the Big Ten.
• Ranking sixth in the Big Ten, Indiana recorded 174 digs in the opening weekend,
• Savannah Kjolhede and Kari Zumach lead the squad in the blocks with 14 a piece.
• Senior outside hitter Breana Edwards has recorded a team-high 24 kills in 2021.
Becoming A Hoosier
• Indiana welcomed three transfers during the offseason, Paula Cerame (Florida), Isa Lopez (La Salle), and Kaley Rammelsberg (High Point).
• Cerame hails from San Juan, Puerto Rico and played the last three seasons at Florida. While playing for the Gators, she appeared in 67 matches with 276 digs and 49 assists.
• Lopez comes to Indiana from La Salle. Lopez is from Richardson, Texas where she was a three-year letter winner at Ursuline Academy of Dallas.
• Rammelsberg spent the two seasons prior to 2021 at High Point where she was part of the 2020-21 Big South conference championship team and made the All-Big South First Team in 2019 and 2020. She was also named Big South Freshman of the Year. The Westerville, Ohio native played in 185 sets across 52 matches. She recorded 386 kills, 157 blocks, and 53 digs.
Returning In 2021
• Kari Zumach makes her way back to the court for Indiana after not playing in the 2020 season due to injury. During her sophomore season, Zumach played 13 matches where she tallied 49 kills, 23 blocks, and 21 digs.
• Brooke Westbeld returns for her final season with the Hoosiers after leading the squad in assists with 376 and kills with 177 in 2020-21.
• Haley Armstrong led the squad in digs with 209 during the 2020-21 campaign. She also tied the team high sets played with 65.
• Savannah Kjolhede leads the way for Indiana when it comes to blocks. She tallied 58 during her freshman season.
Discover Kalamazoo Classic
Kalamazoo, Mich. | University Arena
Friday, September 3 • Western Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 4 • Purdue Fort Wayne, 11 a.m.
Saturday, September 4 • Southeast Missouri State, 4:30 p.m.
Video: Purdue Fort Wayne | Southeast Missouri State
Live Stats: Western Michigan
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Opening Serve
• The Hoosiers went 3-0 against UIC, Bowling Green, and Butler in the opening weekend of play. This is the first time since 2017 that Indiana has opened the season blemish free. They defeated Ball State in three straight sets in 2017.
• With the 3-0 win over UIC, Indiana has won the season opening contest 13 out of the last 14 seasons. The only loss coming last season to No. 5 Nebraska.
• Through the first three games, Kaley Rammelsberg leads the Indiana attack with 27 kills and a hitting percentage of .511. She currently ranks No. 4 among Big Ten players.
• Paula Cerame ranks No. 8 in the conference in digs per game with 44 for an average of 4.00 a set. This was the first weekend that Cerame suited up for the Hoosiers and started all three games.
All-Time Series
• This will be the first meeting between the Hoosiers and the Broncos in program history.
•Indiana has only squared off against Purdue Fort Wayne on two occasions, the most recent coming in 2004 where the Hoosiers received the edge. They also got the win over the Mastodons in 1979 on a neutral court.
• The Hoosiers have played Southeast Missouri State once prior, beating the Redhawks at home in 2014 in straight sets.
Checking Out The Competition
• Western Michigan: Colleen Munson is in her 19th season at the helm of the Broncos. She has led Western Michigan to a record of 2-1 through the first three matches of the season. The Broncos opened the season at the Auto Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational against Michigan State where they were swept by the Spartans. They were able to bounce back with three straight set victories over Wright State and Canisius. Maggie King leads the squad through the first weekend with 33 kills and 40.5 points. Sophomore Logan Case was named MAC West Setter of the Week after recording her first double-double of the season (30 assists and 11 digs) against Michigan State. She also had 24 assists in the win over Wright State.
• Purdue Fort Wayne: The Mastodons are coached by Steve Florio who is in his eighth season. Purdue Fort Wayne opened 2021 with a home tournament where they went 0-3. The Mastodons took SIUE to five sets in the opening match before falling in three sets to Evansville. In the closing match of the weekend, Purdue Fort Wayne won sets one and four, but couldn't hang on in the final set and dropped the match to Kent State. Katie Crowe leads the attack with 42 kills, 33 digs, and has recorded 50.5 points.
• Southeast Missouri State: Julie Yankus enters her 11th season in control of the Redhawks. She has complied a conference record of 91-73 through 10 seasons. The Redhawks won their first three matches of the season. They now have victories over DePaul, Bradley, and Central Michigan. Tara Beilsmith leads the team in digs with 84 while Laney Malloy has recorded a team-high 42 kills. Talia Gouard leads the Redhawks in blocking with 16 and is averaging 1.64 blocks per set.
News & Notes
• Indiana put up 36 blocks as a team through their first three games. This is the fourth best total in the Big Ten.
• As a team, the Hoosiers allowed its opponents to hit .123 which ranks fifth among the Big Ten.
• Ranking sixth in the Big Ten, Indiana recorded 174 digs in the opening weekend,
• Savannah Kjolhede and Kari Zumach lead the squad in the blocks with 14 a piece.
• Senior outside hitter Breana Edwards has recorded a team-high 24 kills in 2021.
Becoming A Hoosier
• Indiana welcomed three transfers during the offseason, Paula Cerame (Florida), Isa Lopez (La Salle), and Kaley Rammelsberg (High Point).
• Cerame hails from San Juan, Puerto Rico and played the last three seasons at Florida. While playing for the Gators, she appeared in 67 matches with 276 digs and 49 assists.
• Lopez comes to Indiana from La Salle. Lopez is from Richardson, Texas where she was a three-year letter winner at Ursuline Academy of Dallas.
• Rammelsberg spent the two seasons prior to 2021 at High Point where she was part of the 2020-21 Big South conference championship team and made the All-Big South First Team in 2019 and 2020. She was also named Big South Freshman of the Year. The Westerville, Ohio native played in 185 sets across 52 matches. She recorded 386 kills, 157 blocks, and 53 digs.
Returning In 2021
• Kari Zumach makes her way back to the court for Indiana after not playing in the 2020 season due to injury. During her sophomore season, Zumach played 13 matches where she tallied 49 kills, 23 blocks, and 21 digs.
• Brooke Westbeld returns for her final season with the Hoosiers after leading the squad in assists with 376 and kills with 177 in 2020-21.
• Haley Armstrong led the squad in digs with 209 during the 2020-21 campaign. She also tied the team high sets played with 65.
• Savannah Kjolhede leads the way for Indiana when it comes to blocks. She tallied 58 during her freshman season.
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