It all went by so quickly.

For Carlos Guerra, Norm Keil, Zeljko Koljesar, Nate Matthews and Zach Slenker, tonight will mark their last regular-season game within the friendly confines of Rec Hall. The seniors will be recognized during tonight's match against Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne.

For Koljesar, Penn State's senior opposite hitter, tonight's match has added significance, as his parents will make the trip from Ontario, Canada, to see him play at Penn State for the first time. Koljesar said he is excited for tonight's match and for his final collegiate postseason.

"It hasn't sunk in yet," Koljesar said. "Maybe when I'm out there with my parents, it will, but I don't know."

Koljesar said that the past four years have flown by faster than he ever could have imagined. His career began without a hitch, as he amassed 26 kills in his first freshman start against USC. His freshman campaign was just the beginning, however, as he has notched 1,409 kills in his four-year career, which is good enough for fourth all-time in school history. Koljesar will also likely finish his career as Penn State's all-time service ace leader, as he holds a four-ace lead on fellow senior teammate Guerra.

Tonight will also be special for Guerra, whose name will likely also remain in the record books long after his career is over. The outside hitter from Tamaulipus, Mexico, will join Ramon Hernandez and Tony Mazzullo as just the third player in Penn State men's volleyball history to finish in the top 10 in kills, blocks and aces.

Guerra has led the Nittany Lions in kills in 11 of the team's 26 matches this year, including a career best 32, a Penn State rally scoring record, against George Mason. However, Guerra said the only thing on his mind after four illustrious years is helping to bring Penn State its second national championship.

"I always talked about how the only accomplishment I want in my career is to win a national championship," Guerra said. "Nobody remembers what you did in college unless you win."

Keil, Penn State's middle hitter and tallest player, agreed with Guerra and said that a sense of urgency can be felt among the seniors and the entire team as the Lions close out their regular season and prepare for the EIVA playoffs next week. Keil has improved steadily throughout the season, and matched a career-high with 15 kills in Penn State's win against Concordia, which clinched the EIVA title.

Also playing at Rec Hall for their last regular-season games will be co-captains Nate Matthews and Zach Slenker. Slenker will finish his career as one of Penn State's top 10 service ace leaders, but Penn State men's volleyball coach Mark Pavlik said that numbers don't tell the whole story with Slenker.

"Zach has been the heart and soul of this team," Pavlik said. "We wouldn't be where we're at without him."

Slenker has played much of the season with a pain in his right hand, which he compares to having his hand stuck in a pot of boiling water. However, Slenker's teammates know that their co-captain will be on the court, and know that his experience and leadership are invaluable.

Along with Slenker, Pavlik said that Matthews' greatest contribution to the Lions has been his ability to serve different roles without any problems. Matthews was replaced by Dan O'Dell as the starting setter earlier this season, but is still brought in during specific instances to serve and provide leadership.

Redshirt seniors Josh Mowrey and Alex Weaver will return for a fifth year, and the future for Dick Schneider is still uncertain.

Pavlik said that he would remember these seniors for their camaraderie despite being from different backgrounds.

"They are a very diverse group," Pavlik said. "Considering where they've come from, they've been able to overcome a lot of differences."