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IPFW Plays At Denver Saturday In First Summit League Road Game
1/8/2016 7:16:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DENVER, Colo. -- IPFW will play its first Summit League men's basketball game on the road at the University of Denver on Saturday evening, January 9, at Magness Arena in Colorado beginning at 6 p.m. ET. The Mastodons (13-4, 2-0) of second-year head coach Jon Coffman have been led in scoring by junior Mo Evans/Indianapolis (17.4), redshirt-senior Max Landis/Indianapolis (15.7), redshirt-freshman John Konchar/Chicago, Ill. (11.4) and senior Joe Reed/Greenwood (10.8). The Pioneers (9-7, 1-2) are coached by Joe Scott, who is in his ninth season, and are led in scoring by senior Nate Engesser (13.2) and freshman Joe Rosga (11.8).
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2016 / 6 p.m. ET
Location: Denver, Colo. / Magness Arena
Series History: IPFW leads 3-1
TV: None
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM / 100.9 FM
Play-by-Play: Brett Rump
Video: denverpioneers.com
Stats: denverpioneers.com
Audio: thefanindiana.com (ESPN 1380 Fort Wayne)
Quick Hits
• IPFW is playing fellow Summit League member Denver for the fifth time overall since the Pioneers joined the league for 2013-14. The Mastodons lead the young series, 3-1, including two wins last season during the regular season by scores of 69-53 in Fort Wayne on January 8, 2015, and 63-47 in Colorado on February 19, 2015.
• IPFW is enjoying its best start to a season as a Division I program (2001-02) with its 13-4 record. The Mastodons' all-time best start is 11-0, accomplished during 1988-89 as a Division II member.
• IPFW is ranked No. 25 in this week's The CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25, its first national ranking in nearly two years (No. 25, 2/10/2014). The Mastodons attained their highest ranking that season at No. 19 (2/3/2014).
• IPFW has received a balanced scoring effort with four players averaging in double figures, including Mo Evans (17.4), Max Landis (15.7), John Konchar (11.4) and Joe Reed (10.8). Konchar leads the team in rebounding (7.9) and steals (1.6), while Evans leads in assists (5.3) and Landis leads in three-point field goals (51).
• IPFW has had four different players score at least 20 points in a game this season, including Mo Evans (seven times), Max Landis (three times) Joe Reed (two times, including a team season-best 30 points) and John Konchar.
Scouting The Pioneers
Denver is 9-7 overall, 1-2 in The Summit League, following a league home win past Oral Roberts (78-75) on January 6. DU is coached by Joe Scott, who is in his ninth season as head coach. The Pioneers have two scoring in double-figures, including senior Nate Engesser (13.2) and freshman Joe Rosga (11.8). Denver has averaged 64.8 points, while allowing 64.8 points, and is 5-3 in home games this season.
Scouting The Mastodons
IPFW is 13-4 overall, 2-0 in The Summit League, following a league home win past South Dakota (85-65) on Jan. 6, its sixth-straight victory -- the team's second six-game winning streak this season. IPFW is coached by Jon Coffman, who is in his second season as head coach, fifth year at the school and 19th overall. The Mastodons have four scoring in double-figures, including junior Mo Evans (17.4) and redshirt-senior Max Landis (15.7), along with redshirt-freshman John Konchar (11.4) and senior Joe Reed (11.2). IPFW has averaged 79.4 points, while allowing 74.7 points, and is 5-3 in true road games this season.
Last Time Out
Mo Evans scored a game-high 20 points to lead IPFW to an 85-65 Summit League victory past South Dakota at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. The Mastodons outscored the Coyotes 21-7 to close the first half for a 47-33 lead at the intermission, getting a pair of three-point field goals from Max Landis. IPFW continued its momentum to start the second half, outscoring USD 13-6 to lead 60-39 at 15:53, getting points from four different players. The Mastodons led 64-43 at 13:41 after a steal and breakaway one-handed slam dunk by Evans, and it was 70-45 with 11:48 remaining after an old fashioned three-point play inside by Brent Calhoun. IPFW took its largest lead at 74-45 with 9:07 on the clock via a layup by Landis, assisted by Evans. The Mastodons matched that 29-point margin at 81-52 with 5:15 to play after a three-pointer from DeAngelo Stewart. The hosts were able to empty their bench and play everyone available over the final minutes toward the final buzzer, getting two late baskets inside by Andrew Poulter.
Evans led IPFW with his game-high 20 points, making 4-9 three-pointers, adding a game-high nine assists to just miss his third-straight double-double. It was Evans' seventh 20-point game of the campaign. Calhoun added a career-high 15 points, making 6-6 shots from the field and 3-5 at the free throw line, and tied his career-high with seven rebounds for the Mastodons. John Konchar and Landis each finished with 15 points, as well, while Konchar also had a game-high 10 rebounds for his third collegiate double-double. Stewart had eight points and five rebounds, off the bench. IPFW shot 52% (33-63) from the field, including 35% (9-26) on three-pointers and 63% (10-16) at the line. The Mastodons won the battle of the boards, out-rebounding USD, 43-30, and had a 44-28 advantage in points scored in the paint, a 16-7 advantage in second chance points and a 14-0 advantage in fast break points.
Who's Hot
IPFW … with six-straight wins and 13 wins overall in 17 games for its finest start to a season since moving up to Division I (2001-02). The strong start has been led by an eight-man rotation, including the same starting five in 16 games: Mo Evans, Max Landis, John Konchar, Joe Reed and Brent Calhoun, along with Michael Calder, DeAngelo Stewart and Racine Talla, off the bench. Evans ... averaging 21.0 points and 6.6 assists in his last eight games, including six 20-point games, while shooting 55% (60-110) from the field, 48% (23-48) on three-pointers and 86% (25-29) at the line. Landis ... averaging 20.4 points in his last five games, including three 20-point games, while shooting 53% (35-66) from the field, 55% (23-42) on three-pointers and 82% (9-11) at the line. Konchar ... averaging 15.8 points and 8.0 rebounds in his last four games, while shooting 82% (27-33) from the field, 67% (2-3) on three-pointers and 70% (7-10) at the line. Calhoun ... averaging 13.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in his last two games, while shooting 100% (12-12) from the field and 50% (3-6) at the line.
Cracking The Top 25
IPFW is ranked No. 25 in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 with 61 votes. The Mastodons are ranked among the Top 25 for the first time in nearly two years (No. 25, 2/10/2014). IPFW attained its highest ranking that season at No. 19 (2/3/2014).
NCAA RPI Ratings
IPFW has an NCAA RPI of 82 (of 351) as of Jan. 8, ranking second among Summit League members behind South Dakota State (49), followed by Oral Roberts (112), Omaha (144) and South Dakota (153) among the top five in The Summit League.
Ironmen
IPFW has four starters ranked among the Division I leaders in minutes played, including Max Landis (17th, 570), John Konchar (19th, 565), Mo Evans (78th, 522) and Joe Reed (175th, 491).
Road Warriors
IPFW played 10 of its first 14 games away from Fort Wayne, including eight true road games (5-3) and two neutral-site contests (1-1). The Mastodons' brutal early-season schedule included trips to Valparaiso; Clarksville, Tennessee; Oxford, Ohio; Greensboro, North Carolina; San Luis Obispo, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; Bloomington and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Of the seven "home" games played (7-0), five have been played at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (5-0), where IPFW was scheduled for five games this season. The Mastodons are playing eight games on campus at the Gates Sports Center.
Beyond The Arc
IPFW has taken 425 three-point field goal attempts (25.0) among its 1,016 overall field goal attempts (59.8). The Mastodons have made 170 three-pointers (10.0, 40%), with Max Landis (51-111) and Mo Evans (46-108) accounting for over half the makes (97) and attempts (219).
The Team Three-Point Stat
IPFW has made at least one three-point field goal in 375 consecutive games, dating back to a road game at Miami (Ohio) (12/21/03, 0-9). The Mastodons' 170 three-pointers this season include nine games with at least 10 three-pointers, including a season-high 14 at Cal Poly (12/3, 14-30). The season-low is six on three occasions, most recent vs. Navy (11/29, 6-26) in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Among Indiana/Indiana Mid-Majors
IPFW has posted 54 wins over the past two-plus seasons since 2013-14, ranking third among Indiana's 10 Division I programs, behind Valparaiso (57) and Notre Dame (57). The Mastodons rank second among those schools considered to be mid-major programs in Indiana (Valparaiso, 57). The two-plus campaigns are also the most successful seasons in the program's Division I history, including consecutive post-season appearances in the 2014 and 2015 CollegeInsider.com Tournaments -- the first and only consecutive post-season appearances, as well.
Up Next
IPFW continues its three-game road swing next week with games at South Dakota State University on Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. ET in Brookings, South Dakota and at the University of Nebraska Omaha on Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. ET in Omaha, Nebraska.
Complete Game Notes (PDF)
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Date: Saturday, January 9, 2016 / 6 p.m. ET
Location: Denver, Colo. / Magness Arena
Series History: IPFW leads 3-1
TV: None
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM / 100.9 FM
Play-by-Play: Brett Rump
Video: denverpioneers.com
Stats: denverpioneers.com
Audio: thefanindiana.com (ESPN 1380 Fort Wayne)
Quick Hits
• IPFW is playing fellow Summit League member Denver for the fifth time overall since the Pioneers joined the league for 2013-14. The Mastodons lead the young series, 3-1, including two wins last season during the regular season by scores of 69-53 in Fort Wayne on January 8, 2015, and 63-47 in Colorado on February 19, 2015.
• IPFW is enjoying its best start to a season as a Division I program (2001-02) with its 13-4 record. The Mastodons' all-time best start is 11-0, accomplished during 1988-89 as a Division II member.
• IPFW is ranked No. 25 in this week's The CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25, its first national ranking in nearly two years (No. 25, 2/10/2014). The Mastodons attained their highest ranking that season at No. 19 (2/3/2014).
• IPFW has received a balanced scoring effort with four players averaging in double figures, including Mo Evans (17.4), Max Landis (15.7), John Konchar (11.4) and Joe Reed (10.8). Konchar leads the team in rebounding (7.9) and steals (1.6), while Evans leads in assists (5.3) and Landis leads in three-point field goals (51).
• IPFW has had four different players score at least 20 points in a game this season, including Mo Evans (seven times), Max Landis (three times) Joe Reed (two times, including a team season-best 30 points) and John Konchar.
Scouting The Pioneers
Denver is 9-7 overall, 1-2 in The Summit League, following a league home win past Oral Roberts (78-75) on January 6. DU is coached by Joe Scott, who is in his ninth season as head coach. The Pioneers have two scoring in double-figures, including senior Nate Engesser (13.2) and freshman Joe Rosga (11.8). Denver has averaged 64.8 points, while allowing 64.8 points, and is 5-3 in home games this season.
Scouting The Mastodons
IPFW is 13-4 overall, 2-0 in The Summit League, following a league home win past South Dakota (85-65) on Jan. 6, its sixth-straight victory -- the team's second six-game winning streak this season. IPFW is coached by Jon Coffman, who is in his second season as head coach, fifth year at the school and 19th overall. The Mastodons have four scoring in double-figures, including junior Mo Evans (17.4) and redshirt-senior Max Landis (15.7), along with redshirt-freshman John Konchar (11.4) and senior Joe Reed (11.2). IPFW has averaged 79.4 points, while allowing 74.7 points, and is 5-3 in true road games this season.
Last Time Out
Mo Evans scored a game-high 20 points to lead IPFW to an 85-65 Summit League victory past South Dakota at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. The Mastodons outscored the Coyotes 21-7 to close the first half for a 47-33 lead at the intermission, getting a pair of three-point field goals from Max Landis. IPFW continued its momentum to start the second half, outscoring USD 13-6 to lead 60-39 at 15:53, getting points from four different players. The Mastodons led 64-43 at 13:41 after a steal and breakaway one-handed slam dunk by Evans, and it was 70-45 with 11:48 remaining after an old fashioned three-point play inside by Brent Calhoun. IPFW took its largest lead at 74-45 with 9:07 on the clock via a layup by Landis, assisted by Evans. The Mastodons matched that 29-point margin at 81-52 with 5:15 to play after a three-pointer from DeAngelo Stewart. The hosts were able to empty their bench and play everyone available over the final minutes toward the final buzzer, getting two late baskets inside by Andrew Poulter.
Evans led IPFW with his game-high 20 points, making 4-9 three-pointers, adding a game-high nine assists to just miss his third-straight double-double. It was Evans' seventh 20-point game of the campaign. Calhoun added a career-high 15 points, making 6-6 shots from the field and 3-5 at the free throw line, and tied his career-high with seven rebounds for the Mastodons. John Konchar and Landis each finished with 15 points, as well, while Konchar also had a game-high 10 rebounds for his third collegiate double-double. Stewart had eight points and five rebounds, off the bench. IPFW shot 52% (33-63) from the field, including 35% (9-26) on three-pointers and 63% (10-16) at the line. The Mastodons won the battle of the boards, out-rebounding USD, 43-30, and had a 44-28 advantage in points scored in the paint, a 16-7 advantage in second chance points and a 14-0 advantage in fast break points.
Who's Hot
IPFW … with six-straight wins and 13 wins overall in 17 games for its finest start to a season since moving up to Division I (2001-02). The strong start has been led by an eight-man rotation, including the same starting five in 16 games: Mo Evans, Max Landis, John Konchar, Joe Reed and Brent Calhoun, along with Michael Calder, DeAngelo Stewart and Racine Talla, off the bench. Evans ... averaging 21.0 points and 6.6 assists in his last eight games, including six 20-point games, while shooting 55% (60-110) from the field, 48% (23-48) on three-pointers and 86% (25-29) at the line. Landis ... averaging 20.4 points in his last five games, including three 20-point games, while shooting 53% (35-66) from the field, 55% (23-42) on three-pointers and 82% (9-11) at the line. Konchar ... averaging 15.8 points and 8.0 rebounds in his last four games, while shooting 82% (27-33) from the field, 67% (2-3) on three-pointers and 70% (7-10) at the line. Calhoun ... averaging 13.5 points and 5.0 rebounds in his last two games, while shooting 100% (12-12) from the field and 50% (3-6) at the line.
Cracking The Top 25
IPFW is ranked No. 25 in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 with 61 votes. The Mastodons are ranked among the Top 25 for the first time in nearly two years (No. 25, 2/10/2014). IPFW attained its highest ranking that season at No. 19 (2/3/2014).
NCAA RPI Ratings
IPFW has an NCAA RPI of 82 (of 351) as of Jan. 8, ranking second among Summit League members behind South Dakota State (49), followed by Oral Roberts (112), Omaha (144) and South Dakota (153) among the top five in The Summit League.
Ironmen
IPFW has four starters ranked among the Division I leaders in minutes played, including Max Landis (17th, 570), John Konchar (19th, 565), Mo Evans (78th, 522) and Joe Reed (175th, 491).
Road Warriors
IPFW played 10 of its first 14 games away from Fort Wayne, including eight true road games (5-3) and two neutral-site contests (1-1). The Mastodons' brutal early-season schedule included trips to Valparaiso; Clarksville, Tennessee; Oxford, Ohio; Greensboro, North Carolina; San Luis Obispo, California; Salt Lake City, Utah; Bloomington and Kalamazoo, Michigan. Of the seven "home" games played (7-0), five have been played at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (5-0), where IPFW was scheduled for five games this season. The Mastodons are playing eight games on campus at the Gates Sports Center.
Beyond The Arc
IPFW has taken 425 three-point field goal attempts (25.0) among its 1,016 overall field goal attempts (59.8). The Mastodons have made 170 three-pointers (10.0, 40%), with Max Landis (51-111) and Mo Evans (46-108) accounting for over half the makes (97) and attempts (219).
The Team Three-Point Stat
IPFW has made at least one three-point field goal in 375 consecutive games, dating back to a road game at Miami (Ohio) (12/21/03, 0-9). The Mastodons' 170 three-pointers this season include nine games with at least 10 three-pointers, including a season-high 14 at Cal Poly (12/3, 14-30). The season-low is six on three occasions, most recent vs. Navy (11/29, 6-26) in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Among Indiana/Indiana Mid-Majors
IPFW has posted 54 wins over the past two-plus seasons since 2013-14, ranking third among Indiana's 10 Division I programs, behind Valparaiso (57) and Notre Dame (57). The Mastodons rank second among those schools considered to be mid-major programs in Indiana (Valparaiso, 57). The two-plus campaigns are also the most successful seasons in the program's Division I history, including consecutive post-season appearances in the 2014 and 2015 CollegeInsider.com Tournaments -- the first and only consecutive post-season appearances, as well.
Up Next
IPFW continues its three-game road swing next week with games at South Dakota State University on Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. ET in Brookings, South Dakota and at the University of Nebraska Omaha on Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. ET in Omaha, Nebraska.
Complete Game Notes (PDF)
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