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Thursday, January 21
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 p.m.
Purdue Fort Wayne
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North Dakota State
No. 21 IPFW Hosts North Dakota State In Summit League Action Thursday Night
1/20/2016 3:55:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- IPFW, ranked No. 21 in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25, will welcome North Dakota State University in Summit League men's basketball action on Thursday night, January 21, at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center on campus in Fort Wayne beginning at 7 p.m. The Mastodons (15-5, 4-1 Summit League) of second-year head coach Jon Coffman have been led in scoring by redshirt-senior Max Landis/Indianapolis (17.4), redshirt-freshman John Konchar/Chicago, Ill. (12.7) along with senior Joe Reed/Greenwood (10.6). The Bison (13-6, 3-2 Summit League) are coached by David Richman, who is in his second season, and have been led in scoring by sophomores Paul Miller (16.6) and A.J. Jacobson (13.4).
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2016 / 7 p.m.
Location: Fort Wayne, Ind. / Gates Sports Center
Series History: NDSU leads 11-10
TV: None
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM / 100.9 FM
Play-by-Play: Brett Rump; Analyst: John Nolan
Video: gomastodons.com
Stats: gomastodons.com
Audio: thefanindiana.com (ESPN 1380 Fort Wayne)
Quick Hits
• IPFW is playing fellow Summit League member North Dakota State for the 22nd time overall since 2005-06. The Bison lead the closely-played series, 11-10, and the two schools split a pair of regular season games last season ... each winning on their home floor (as noted at right).
• IPFW has equaled its finest start to a season as a Division I program (2001-02) with its 15-5 record. The 2013-14 team also began 15-5, dropped to 15-6, before winning three-straight for an 18-6 record. The Mastodons' all-time best start was 11-0, accomplished during 1988-89 as a Division II member.
• IPFW is ranked No. 21 in this week's The CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25, and is among the Top 25 for the third consecutive week, down just one spot from No. 20 a week ago. The Mastodons attained their highest national ranking ever at No. 19 (2/3/2014).
• IPFW's recent seven-game winning streak equaled a program Division I record, first accomplished last season (1/24-2/19/15). The Mastodons had a six-game winning streak earlier this season (11/16-27/15).
• IPFW has received a balanced scoring effort with three players averaging in double figures, including Landis (17.4), Konchar (12.7) and Reed (10.6). Konchar leads the team in rebounding (8.2) and steals (1.5), while Landis leads in assists (3.3) and three-point field goals (69, 3.6).
Scouting The Bison
North Dakota State is 13-6 overall, 3-2 in The Summit League, following a league home win past South Dakota State (68-57) on January 16 ... its second-straight win. The Bison are coached by David Richman, who is in his second season as head coach. North Dakota State has two scoring in double-figures, including sophomores Paul Miller (16.6) and A.J. Jacobson (13.4). The Bison have averaged 72.2 points, while allowing 64.9 points, and are 3-5 in road games this season, 0-1 in the league.
Scouting The Mastodons
IPFW is 15-5 overall, 4-1 in The Summit League, following a league road win at Omaha (106-101 OT) on Jan. 16 ... stopping the Mavericks six-game winning streak. The Mastodons are coached by Jon Coffman, who is in his second season as head coach, fifth year at the school and 19th overall. IPFW has three scoring in double-figures, including Landis (17.4), Konchar (12.7) and Reed (10.6). The Mastodons have averaged 79.8 points, while allowing 76.3 points, and are 7-0 in home games this season, 2-0 in the league (5-0, 2-0 at Memorial Coliseum).
Last Time Out
Landis scored a game and career-high 37 points to lead IPFW to a thrilling 106-101 Summit League overtime road victory at Omaha. The Mastodons opened the contest with a three-pointer from Landis just 31 seconds in and jumped out to a 33-14 advantage at 10:09, leading 50-37 at halftime. IPFW led 57-41 early in the second half at 18:13, getting a quick basket from redshirt-junior Brent Calhoun 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. 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. Landis answered with a triple at 0:33 to make it 92-90, but Omaha 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. The two teams 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. Senior Michael 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.
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. John Konchar added 27 points and a 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 adding 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.
Who's Hot
IPFW … with 15 wins in 20 games to equal its finest start to a season since moving up to Division I (2001-02). The Mastodons have been perfect at home to this point of the campaign with their 7-0 record, including 5-0 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and 2-0 at the Gates Sports Center on campus. Landis ... averaging 22.6 points in his last eight games, including one 30-point game among five 20-point games, while shooting 53% (58-109) from the field, 58% (41-71) on three-pointers and 83% (24-29) at the line. Konchar ... averaging 17.4 points and 8.9 rebounds (three double-doubles) in his last seven games, while shooting 73% (48-66) from the field, 64% (7-11) on three-pointers and 66% (19-29) at the line. Calhoun ... averaging 10.8 points and 5.0 rebounds in his last five games, while shooting 83% (25-30) from the field and 50% (4-8) at the line.
Stepping It Up A Notch
IPFW is averaging 84.4 points per game through five Summit League contests (4-1), up from its 79.8 scoring average overall. Landis is averaging 23.0 points with 5.0 made three-point field goals in league games, up from his 17.4 points and 3.6 three-pointers overall. Konchar is averaging 17.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in league games, up from his 12.7 points and 8.2 rebounds overall. Calhoun is averaging 9.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in league games, up from his 5.2 points and 3.8 rebounds overall.
Cracking The Top 25
IPFW is ranked No. 21 in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 with 127 votes. The Mastodons are ranked among the Top 25 for the third consecutive week, down one spot from No. 20 a week ago. It's the third-highest national ranking ever for IPFW in the Mid-Major Top 25 (No. 19, 2/3/2014).
NCAA RPI Ratings
IPFW has an NCAA RPI of 64 (of 351) as of Jan. 20, ranking second among Summit League members behind South Dakota State (46), followed by Oral Roberts (89), North Dakota State (134) and Omaha (146) among the top five in The Summit League.
Raining 3's
IPFW has made 207 three-point field goals, ranking 4th in Division I. Landis has made 69 three-pointers, ranking 5th in Division I, and his 3.6 made three-pointers per game rank 6th in Division I.
Ironmen
IPFW has three starters ranked among the Division I leaders in minutes played, including Landis (17th, 687), Konchar (19th, 684) and Reed (177th, 594).
No Place Like Home
IPFW has attained an overall home record of 97-36 (.729) in Fort Wayne over the past 10 seasons since 2006-07. The Mastodons are 68-25 (.731) in home games played at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, and 29-11 (.725) in home games played on campus at the Gates Sports Center. IPFW was 13-2 in Fort Wayne during 2013-14, including 12-2 at the Gates Sports Center and 1-0 at the Memorial Coliseum. This year, the Mastodons are currently 7-0 in Fort Wayne, including 5-0 at the Memorial Coliseum and 2-0 at the Gates Sports Center. IPFW is averaging 93.3 points overall at home, allowing 74.4 points. In the two games at the Gates Sports Center against non-Division I opponents, the Mastodons are averaging 105.5 points, allowing 74.0 points.
Road Warriors
IPFW has played 13 games away from Fort Wayne, including 11 true road games (7-4) and two neutral-site contests (1-1). The Mastodons' brutal early-season schedule (10 of 14 away) included trips to Valparaiso; Clarksville, Tennessee; Oxford, Ohio; Greensboro, North Carolina; San Luis Obispo, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; Bloomington and Kalamazoo, Michigan -- all before Christmas. IPFW has since traveled to Denver, Colorado; Brookings, South Dakota and Omaha, Nebraska for league games.
Frequent Flyers/Travelers
IPFW has already flown 8,279 miles this season for games in North Carolina (1,402), California and Utah (3,599), Denver (2,086) along with South Dakota and Nebraska (1,192). In addition, the Mastodons have already traveled 2,806 miles this season on charter buses for games in Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan. Nearly 1,000 miles of the bus rides occurred during the trips to California (700) and South Dakota/Nebraska (238).
The Team Three-Point Stat
IPFW has made at least one three-point field goal in 378 consecutive games, dating back to a road game at Miami (Ohio) (12/21/03, 0-9). The Mastodons' 207 three-pointers this season include 11 games with at least 10 three-pointers, including a school-record 17 at Omaha (1/16, 17-31). The season-low is six, three times, most recent vs. Navy (11/29, 6-26) in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Up Next
IPFW remains in Fort Wayne to host IUPUI at the Gates Sports Center on Saturday night, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.
Access complete games notes via linked PDF.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2016 / 7 p.m.
Location: Fort Wayne, Ind. / Gates Sports Center
Series History: NDSU leads 11-10
TV: None
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM / 100.9 FM
Play-by-Play: Brett Rump; Analyst: John Nolan
Video: gomastodons.com
Stats: gomastodons.com
Audio: thefanindiana.com (ESPN 1380 Fort Wayne)
Quick Hits
• IPFW is playing fellow Summit League member North Dakota State for the 22nd time overall since 2005-06. The Bison lead the closely-played series, 11-10, and the two schools split a pair of regular season games last season ... each winning on their home floor (as noted at right).
• IPFW has equaled its finest start to a season as a Division I program (2001-02) with its 15-5 record. The 2013-14 team also began 15-5, dropped to 15-6, before winning three-straight for an 18-6 record. The Mastodons' all-time best start was 11-0, accomplished during 1988-89 as a Division II member.
• IPFW is ranked No. 21 in this week's The CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25, and is among the Top 25 for the third consecutive week, down just one spot from No. 20 a week ago. The Mastodons attained their highest national ranking ever at No. 19 (2/3/2014).
• IPFW's recent seven-game winning streak equaled a program Division I record, first accomplished last season (1/24-2/19/15). The Mastodons had a six-game winning streak earlier this season (11/16-27/15).
• IPFW has received a balanced scoring effort with three players averaging in double figures, including Landis (17.4), Konchar (12.7) and Reed (10.6). Konchar leads the team in rebounding (8.2) and steals (1.5), while Landis leads in assists (3.3) and three-point field goals (69, 3.6).
Scouting The Bison
North Dakota State is 13-6 overall, 3-2 in The Summit League, following a league home win past South Dakota State (68-57) on January 16 ... its second-straight win. The Bison are coached by David Richman, who is in his second season as head coach. North Dakota State has two scoring in double-figures, including sophomores Paul Miller (16.6) and A.J. Jacobson (13.4). The Bison have averaged 72.2 points, while allowing 64.9 points, and are 3-5 in road games this season, 0-1 in the league.
Scouting The Mastodons
IPFW is 15-5 overall, 4-1 in The Summit League, following a league road win at Omaha (106-101 OT) on Jan. 16 ... stopping the Mavericks six-game winning streak. The Mastodons are coached by Jon Coffman, who is in his second season as head coach, fifth year at the school and 19th overall. IPFW has three scoring in double-figures, including Landis (17.4), Konchar (12.7) and Reed (10.6). The Mastodons have averaged 79.8 points, while allowing 76.3 points, and are 7-0 in home games this season, 2-0 in the league (5-0, 2-0 at Memorial Coliseum).
Last Time Out
Landis scored a game and career-high 37 points to lead IPFW to a thrilling 106-101 Summit League overtime road victory at Omaha. The Mastodons opened the contest with a three-pointer from Landis just 31 seconds in and jumped out to a 33-14 advantage at 10:09, leading 50-37 at halftime. IPFW led 57-41 early in the second half at 18:13, getting a quick basket from redshirt-junior Brent Calhoun 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. 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. Landis answered with a triple at 0:33 to make it 92-90, but Omaha 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. The two teams 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. Senior Michael 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.
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. John Konchar added 27 points and a 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 adding 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.
Who's Hot
IPFW … with 15 wins in 20 games to equal its finest start to a season since moving up to Division I (2001-02). The Mastodons have been perfect at home to this point of the campaign with their 7-0 record, including 5-0 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and 2-0 at the Gates Sports Center on campus. Landis ... averaging 22.6 points in his last eight games, including one 30-point game among five 20-point games, while shooting 53% (58-109) from the field, 58% (41-71) on three-pointers and 83% (24-29) at the line. Konchar ... averaging 17.4 points and 8.9 rebounds (three double-doubles) in his last seven games, while shooting 73% (48-66) from the field, 64% (7-11) on three-pointers and 66% (19-29) at the line. Calhoun ... averaging 10.8 points and 5.0 rebounds in his last five games, while shooting 83% (25-30) from the field and 50% (4-8) at the line.
Stepping It Up A Notch
IPFW is averaging 84.4 points per game through five Summit League contests (4-1), up from its 79.8 scoring average overall. Landis is averaging 23.0 points with 5.0 made three-point field goals in league games, up from his 17.4 points and 3.6 three-pointers overall. Konchar is averaging 17.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in league games, up from his 12.7 points and 8.2 rebounds overall. Calhoun is averaging 9.6 points and 5.0 rebounds in league games, up from his 5.2 points and 3.8 rebounds overall.
Cracking The Top 25
IPFW is ranked No. 21 in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 with 127 votes. The Mastodons are ranked among the Top 25 for the third consecutive week, down one spot from No. 20 a week ago. It's the third-highest national ranking ever for IPFW in the Mid-Major Top 25 (No. 19, 2/3/2014).
NCAA RPI Ratings
IPFW has an NCAA RPI of 64 (of 351) as of Jan. 20, ranking second among Summit League members behind South Dakota State (46), followed by Oral Roberts (89), North Dakota State (134) and Omaha (146) among the top five in The Summit League.
Raining 3's
IPFW has made 207 three-point field goals, ranking 4th in Division I. Landis has made 69 three-pointers, ranking 5th in Division I, and his 3.6 made three-pointers per game rank 6th in Division I.
Ironmen
IPFW has three starters ranked among the Division I leaders in minutes played, including Landis (17th, 687), Konchar (19th, 684) and Reed (177th, 594).
No Place Like Home
IPFW has attained an overall home record of 97-36 (.729) in Fort Wayne over the past 10 seasons since 2006-07. The Mastodons are 68-25 (.731) in home games played at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, and 29-11 (.725) in home games played on campus at the Gates Sports Center. IPFW was 13-2 in Fort Wayne during 2013-14, including 12-2 at the Gates Sports Center and 1-0 at the Memorial Coliseum. This year, the Mastodons are currently 7-0 in Fort Wayne, including 5-0 at the Memorial Coliseum and 2-0 at the Gates Sports Center. IPFW is averaging 93.3 points overall at home, allowing 74.4 points. In the two games at the Gates Sports Center against non-Division I opponents, the Mastodons are averaging 105.5 points, allowing 74.0 points.
Road Warriors
IPFW has played 13 games away from Fort Wayne, including 11 true road games (7-4) and two neutral-site contests (1-1). The Mastodons' brutal early-season schedule (10 of 14 away) included trips to Valparaiso; Clarksville, Tennessee; Oxford, Ohio; Greensboro, North Carolina; San Luis Obispo, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; Bloomington and Kalamazoo, Michigan -- all before Christmas. IPFW has since traveled to Denver, Colorado; Brookings, South Dakota and Omaha, Nebraska for league games.
Frequent Flyers/Travelers
IPFW has already flown 8,279 miles this season for games in North Carolina (1,402), California and Utah (3,599), Denver (2,086) along with South Dakota and Nebraska (1,192). In addition, the Mastodons have already traveled 2,806 miles this season on charter buses for games in Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan. Nearly 1,000 miles of the bus rides occurred during the trips to California (700) and South Dakota/Nebraska (238).
The Team Three-Point Stat
IPFW has made at least one three-point field goal in 378 consecutive games, dating back to a road game at Miami (Ohio) (12/21/03, 0-9). The Mastodons' 207 three-pointers this season include 11 games with at least 10 three-pointers, including a school-record 17 at Omaha (1/16, 17-31). The season-low is six, three times, most recent vs. Navy (11/29, 6-26) in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Up Next
IPFW remains in Fort Wayne to host IUPUI at the Gates Sports Center on Saturday night, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m.
Access complete games notes via linked PDF.
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