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Saturday, January 16
Omaha, Neb.
2 p.m.
Purdue Fort Wayne
15-5 (4-1)
106
at
101
Omaha
12-7 (4-1)
1
2
OT 1
F
IPFW
50
42
14
106
Omaha
37
55
9
101
Team Stats
IPFW
OMAHA
FG%
.520
.487
3FG%
.548
.435
FT%
.917
.882
RB
42
33
TO
22
13
STL
8
11
Game Leaders
Pts
37
FGM
12
3FGM
9
FTM
4
Pts
27
FGM
11
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
12
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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No. 20 IPFW Wins On The Road At Omaha In Overtime 106-101
1/16/2016 6:28:00 PM | Men's Basketball
OMAHA, Neb. – Redshirt-senior Max Landis/Indianapolis scored a game and career-high 37 points to lead IPFW to a thrilling 106-101 men's college basketball Summit League overtime road victory at Omaha on Saturday afternoon at Baxter Arena in Omaha, Nebraska. Landis set a new school Division I single-game scoring record with his 37 points, and it equals the fifth-best single-game total all-time, while his nine three-point field goals (9-12) equal the program's Division I record that he also accomplished earlier this season against Austin Peay (12/12, 9-12 3FGs). Redshirt-freshman John Konchar/Chicago, Ill. added 27 points and a game-high 12 rebounds for his second consecutive and fifth double-double this season for the visiting Mastodons (15-5, 4-1 Summit League), who led 50-37 at halftime. Jake White led the host Mavericks (12-7, 4-1 Summit League), who had their six-game winning streak stopped, with his own double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Devin Patterson added 24 points. IPFW returns to Fort Wayne to host North Dakota State at the Gates Sports Center on Thursday night, January 21, at 7 p.m.
IPFW opened the contest with a three-pointer from Landis just 31 seconds in and the Mastodons jumped out to a 33-14 advantage at 10:09. Landis added three more triples among his 18 early points for the visitors, while Konchar along with seniors Michael Calder/Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Joe Reed/Greenwood each contributed three-pointers, as well. Omaha rallied back to within 42-34 at 3:01, getting eight quick points from White. IPFW, however, closed the period with an 8-3 run to lead 50-37 at the intermission – getting two more three-pointers from Landis and an offensive rebound tip-in from Konchar. Landis had 24 points at halftime, making 8-10 field goals, including 6-6 three-pointers and 2-2 free throws, while Konchar and Reed had nine and eight points, respectively.
IPFW led 57-41 early in the second half at 18:13, getting a quick basket from redshirt-junior Brent Calhoun/Indianapolis before a three-pointer and two free throws by Konchar. Omaha fought back with a 17-2 run to close to within 59-58 at 14:15, getting points from five different players. The Mastodons, though, demonstrated their resilience and answered with a 12-1 run to lead 71-60 at 11:43, getting points from five different players, as well, including three-pointers from Landis and freshman Charles Ruise Jr./Glen St. Mary, Fla. The two teams battled down the stretch and Omaha finally tied it for the first time at 87-87 with 1:57 left in regulation, and the Mavericks took their first lead at 90-89 with 1:26 on the clock via a three-pointer by Tra-Deon Hollins. Landis answered with a triple at 0:33 to make it 92-90, but White tied it again at 92-92 with a pair of free throws with 19 seconds left to play. IPFW missed a three-point attempt at the end of regulation and the extra five minutes ensued.
IPFW and Omaha battled to begin the overtime with three ties and four lead changes leaving it tied at 101-101 with 1:50 on the clock. Calhoun scored six quick points for the Mastodons, and Reed connected on a three-pointer, while Tre'Shawn Thurman (4), White (3) and Hollins (2) scored for the Mavericks. Calder put IPFW ahead for good with his three-pointer at 0:27, and after a missed three-pointer by Omaha, Landis made two free throws with nine seconds left to secure the exciting road triumph for the Mastodons. The Mavericks missed on two more late three-pointers, too.
Landis led IPFW with his game and career-high 37 points, finishing 9-12 on three-pointers, adding a career-high six rebounds along with four assists and three steals. He set a new school Division I single-game scoring record with his 37 points, and it equals the fifth-best single-game total all-time, while his nine three-point field goals (9-12) equal the program's Division I record that he also accomplished earlier this season. Konchar added his 27 points and game-high 12 rebounds for his fifth collegiate double-double, second-straight, along with five assists. Calhoun and Calder each finished with 12 points for the Mastodons, with Calhoun added a career-high nine rebounds and tied his career-high with a game-high three blocks, while Calder added five rebounds and four assists. Reed had 11 points, as all five starters scored in double-figures, along with a game and career-high three blocks. IPFW shot 52% (39-75) from the field, including 55% (17-31) on three-pointers and 22% (11-12) at the free throw line. The 17 three-pointers are also a new school and program Division I single-game record, surpassing the 16 made against Kalamazoo (Mich.) on January 4, 2014.
White led Omaha with his double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Patterson with his 24 points. Hollins added 23 points, along with game-highs of 13 assists and eight steals, and Thurman had 20 points for the Mavericks. Omaha shot 49% (38-78) from the field, including 44% (10-23) on three-pointers and 88% (15-17) at the line.
IPFW was playing Omaha for the ninth time overall since 2011-12, and the Mastodons now lead the series, 7-2. IPFW has equaled its finest start to a season as a Division I program (2001-02) with the 15-5 record, also accomplished by the 2013-14 team. IPFW's all-time best start was 11-0, accomplished during 1988-89 as a Division II member.
IPFW opened the contest with a three-pointer from Landis just 31 seconds in and the Mastodons jumped out to a 33-14 advantage at 10:09. Landis added three more triples among his 18 early points for the visitors, while Konchar along with seniors Michael Calder/Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and Joe Reed/Greenwood each contributed three-pointers, as well. Omaha rallied back to within 42-34 at 3:01, getting eight quick points from White. IPFW, however, closed the period with an 8-3 run to lead 50-37 at the intermission – getting two more three-pointers from Landis and an offensive rebound tip-in from Konchar. Landis had 24 points at halftime, making 8-10 field goals, including 6-6 three-pointers and 2-2 free throws, while Konchar and Reed had nine and eight points, respectively.
IPFW led 57-41 early in the second half at 18:13, getting a quick basket from redshirt-junior Brent Calhoun/Indianapolis before a three-pointer and two free throws by Konchar. Omaha fought back with a 17-2 run to close to within 59-58 at 14:15, getting points from five different players. The Mastodons, though, demonstrated their resilience and answered with a 12-1 run to lead 71-60 at 11:43, getting points from five different players, as well, including three-pointers from Landis and freshman Charles Ruise Jr./Glen St. Mary, Fla. The two teams battled down the stretch and Omaha finally tied it for the first time at 87-87 with 1:57 left in regulation, and the Mavericks took their first lead at 90-89 with 1:26 on the clock via a three-pointer by Tra-Deon Hollins. Landis answered with a triple at 0:33 to make it 92-90, but White tied it again at 92-92 with a pair of free throws with 19 seconds left to play. IPFW missed a three-point attempt at the end of regulation and the extra five minutes ensued.
IPFW and Omaha battled to begin the overtime with three ties and four lead changes leaving it tied at 101-101 with 1:50 on the clock. Calhoun scored six quick points for the Mastodons, and Reed connected on a three-pointer, while Tre'Shawn Thurman (4), White (3) and Hollins (2) scored for the Mavericks. Calder put IPFW ahead for good with his three-pointer at 0:27, and after a missed three-pointer by Omaha, Landis made two free throws with nine seconds left to secure the exciting road triumph for the Mastodons. The Mavericks missed on two more late three-pointers, too.
Landis led IPFW with his game and career-high 37 points, finishing 9-12 on three-pointers, adding a career-high six rebounds along with four assists and three steals. He set a new school Division I single-game scoring record with his 37 points, and it equals the fifth-best single-game total all-time, while his nine three-point field goals (9-12) equal the program's Division I record that he also accomplished earlier this season. Konchar added his 27 points and game-high 12 rebounds for his fifth collegiate double-double, second-straight, along with five assists. Calhoun and Calder each finished with 12 points for the Mastodons, with Calhoun added a career-high nine rebounds and tied his career-high with a game-high three blocks, while Calder added five rebounds and four assists. Reed had 11 points, as all five starters scored in double-figures, along with a game and career-high three blocks. IPFW shot 52% (39-75) from the field, including 55% (17-31) on three-pointers and 22% (11-12) at the free throw line. The 17 three-pointers are also a new school and program Division I single-game record, surpassing the 16 made against Kalamazoo (Mich.) on January 4, 2014.
White led Omaha with his double-double of 26 points and 11 rebounds, followed by Patterson with his 24 points. Hollins added 23 points, along with game-highs of 13 assists and eight steals, and Thurman had 20 points for the Mavericks. Omaha shot 49% (38-78) from the field, including 44% (10-23) on three-pointers and 88% (15-17) at the line.
IPFW was playing Omaha for the ninth time overall since 2011-12, and the Mastodons now lead the series, 7-2. IPFW has equaled its finest start to a season as a Division I program (2001-02) with the 15-5 record, also accomplished by the 2013-14 team. IPFW's all-time best start was 11-0, accomplished during 1988-89 as a Division II member.
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