"Jose will be starting tonight," Pavlik said. "There is no controversy at the setter position."

Quinones' first task will be Juniata (3-1), last year's Div. III champions. Pavlik believes the Eagles will be ready to play to Penn State, likely because his wife and Juniata coach Heather Pavlik assured him so.

"It's going to be a good match, they're very athletic," Mark Pavlik said. "(Eagles outside hitter) Rod Kirby is a good leaper and may be the best in the EIVA. Winning the Molten Championship last year says a lot."

After Juniata, the Lions will take on the No. 9 team in the country when IPFW rolls into town tomorrow.

IPFW (4-0) has seen a great deal of production from setter Chris Gisslen (16 assists per contest) and outside hitter Hector Soto. The Mastadons will face Mercyhurst tonight before facing Penn State tomorrow.

Mastadons coach Arnie Ball knows his club will be facing a strong Lion squad no matter what Penn State's record may indicate.

"I know what their record is," Ball said. "They've played some good matches against some of the top teams."

Ball thinks the best way to stop Penn State is to shut down its passing.

"We are a good serving team," Ball said. "We will have to keep the ball out of the hands of (middle blocker Sergio) Pampena and (middle blocker Brad) Miller."

The Tigers (1-3) are struggling after making it to last year's NCAA Final Four. That may be because they only return setter Jason Morrow and Steve Cooper from last year's starting six.

Pavlik is not sure what to expect from Princeton.

"I really don't know much about Princeton other than they played out West," Pavlik said. "They have a good setter (Morrow), and Steve Cooper are the leaders of the team."

Overall, Pavlik believes his squad is ready for this weekend.

"I think we're as prepared as we're going be," Pavlik said. "I think we'll do well against these teams."