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Upcoming in Gray Wolves Volleyball: After six consecutive wins, Lourdes reaches the midway point of its regular season schedule this week, playing three matches including a pair of conference contests.  The Gray Wolves head to Aquinas on Wednesday to wrap up the season series with the Saints before hosting Indiana Tech on Friday night and Bethel (Ind.) in non-league play on Saturday.

Head Coach Greg Reitz: In his seventh season on the Lourdes bench, Greg Reitz has a 129-90 (.589) record at the helm of the Gray Wolves.  In his eighth season overall as a women's head coach, Reitz has a 148-125 (.542) career mark.  He is the only head coach in Lourdes program's history and was named WHAC Coach of the Year in 2015.

Series Notes: Aquinas holds a 5-3 series edge dating back to Oct. 7, 2011, but the Gray Wolves have won the last three meetings between the two schools, including a 3-0 sweep at the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center earlier this season on Sept. 9.  The two schools are 1-1 against each other all-time at Aquinas.  Lourdes and Indiana Tech are tied 5-5 all-time against one another dating back to Oct. 1, 2010.  The Gray Wolves have won the last four meetings against the Warriors, including all three last season in straight sets with the final meeting taking place in the WHAC semifinals.  Lourdes went 3-2 against Indiana Tech at Tam-o-Shanter.  Lourdes and Bethel (Ind.) have split their six previous meetings 3-3 dating back to Aug. 27, 2010.  The Gray Wolves have won the last three contests against the Pilots, including a 3-1 sweep in Mishawaka, Ind. last year.  Lourdes won the only meeting ever played at Tam-o-Shanter.

Earlier This Year: Lourdes defeated Aquinas 25-23, 25-14, 25-190 at the Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center on Sept. 9.  The Gray Wolves hit .303 for the match, led by Stephanie Ruffing's 11 kills and Ave Stout's .615 hitting percentage.  Molly Shonk had 13 digs to lead the defense.  Kristina Danielson had 12 kills to lead Aquinas as the Saints hit .184.

Wrapping Up Last Week: Lourdes remained perfect in the new Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center with a 25-13, 25-22, 25-17 victory over Cornerstone on Wednesday.  Stephanie Ruffing had 13 kills and 12 digs while Molly Shonk added 10 kills and 10 digs for the Gray Wolves in the win.  Lourdes hit .364 for the contest and outdug the Golden Eagles 52-37.

Scouting Aquinas: The Saints have won two of their last three matches at the Panther Invitational last weekend after defeating Cardinal Stritch in the finale.  Micaela Hazen leads Aquinas with 156 kills while Brooke Wieland has handed out 421 assists.  Katlyn Agren has a team-high 232 digs this season while Machaela Ryan has registered 35 blocks.

Scouting Indiana Tech: The Warriors enter the week having won five straight contests after defeating Trinity Christian last Saturday.  Indiana Tech hosts Madonna on Wednesday before visiting Lourdes.  Cassie Sarabia leads Indiana Tech with 215 kills this season while Karli Jones has handed out 407 assists.  Taylor Kelso is the team's digs leader with 396 while Aubree Eggers has registered 43 blocks defensively.

Scouting Bethel (Ind.): The Pilots enter the week having dropped four straight contests after being swept by Mount Vernon Nazarene last Saturday at home.  Bethel heads to Grace on Wednesday before visiting Lourdes.  Zoe Wolfenbarger leads Bethel with 165 kills and Payton Anderson has handed out 553 assists.  Defensively, Erin Carlos leads the team with 252 digs while Kassandra Williams has blocked 48 balls.

WHAC Win Streak Continues: Lourdes has won 29 consecutive regular season conference matches, a streak that began Nov. 5, 2014 with a four-set triumph at Indiana Tech.  Beginning Sept. 2, 2015 at Marygrove, the Gray Wolves have also won 31 straight contests overall against WHAC foes including the conference tournament.

Double Trouble: Stephanie Ruffing and Molly Shonk both registered double-doubles last Wednesday against Cornerstone.  Ruffing finished the night with 13 kills and 12 digs while Shonk had 10 kills and 10 digs.  The double-doubles are the fourth for each player this season.  The match marked the second time this season that the Gray Wolves have had two double-doubles in the same contest.  Shonk and Meghan Birr both accomplished the feat Sept. 16 at Lawrence Tech.

Solid Hitting: Lourdes hit .364 for the match against Cornerstone, the fifth straight contest the Gray Wolves had finished over .300 for the evening offensively.  The season high came at Marygrove (.395), and the Gray Wolves are hitting .341 against conference foes.

Among the Nation's Best: Lourdes ranks sixth in all of NAIA hitting .269 as a team this season while the Gray Wolves are eighth averaging 13.6 kills per set.  Lourdes is also eighth nationally handing out 12.4 assists per stanza and the Gray Wolves are 43rd tallying 1.87 service aces per set.  Individually, Meghan Birr ranks 19th in the NAIA handing out 10.26 assists per set.

This and That: Lourdes is undefeated (3-0) at home since moving into the new Russell J. Ebeid Recreation Center ... Lourdes has won 18 of its last 19 sets overall ... Ave Stout, Stef Comte, Meghan Birr, and Molly Shonk are the only Gray Wolves to play in all 47 sets this season.