Friday, November 11
Fayetteville, Ark.
8:00 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Arkansas
Jordon King
Men's Hoops Opens Season At SEC Foe Arkansas On Friday
11/10/2016 8:30:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Who: Arkansas Razorbacks
When: Friday, November 11 | 8 PM ET
Where: Bud Walton Arena (19,200) | Fayetteville, Ark. .
All-Time Series: First meeting
Last Meeting: NA
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM Link | PBP: Brett Rump
Live Stats: Link
Live Video: Link (SEC+)
Scouting the Razorbacks
Arkansas won a pair of exhibition games in October, topping NCAA Division II foes Central Missouri (87-60) and Emporia State (94-44). The Razorbacks play eight of their first nine first games at home at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks were picked for fifth in the SEC Preseason Poll.
Scouting The Mastodons
Fort Wayne concluded last season with the program's first ever NIT berth. The 'Dons earned a share of the Summit League regular season crown in 2015-16.
Last Time Out
Fort Wayne picked up a 97-67 exhibition victory over Capital on Nov. 3. The Mastodons made 14-of-28 3-point attempts against Capital, a NCAA Division III school from Columbus, Ohio. Mo Evans led Fort Wayne with 21 points, six assists and four rebounds. The 'Dons went 21-of-32 from the free throw line.
Up Next
Fort Wayne has a quick turnaround to Sunday when they return to campus for the 2016-17 home opener against NCAA Division III Kenyon College. Tip on Sunday (Nov. 13) is set for 2:30 p.m.
For Openers
The 'Dons are 1-1 in season openers under head coach Jon Coffman. Fort Wayne fell at Valparaiso last season and defeated Manchester in 2014-15.
SEC Most Definitely
Friday's contest will be Fort Wayne's first against an SEC school since Nov. 9, 2012 when the 'Dons fell at Auburn 61-50. The game at Auburn is Fort Wayne's only other contest against an SEC school.
A Good Start For Kason
In the exhibition against Capital, Kason Harrell contributed 16 points. Last year he only hit double-digits in one game.
Among The Mid-Major Top 25
The 'Dons earned the No. 15 ranking in the first CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll of the 2016-17 season. Fort Wayne is the highest ranked Summit League team on the poll. North Dakota State is No. 19 and South Dakota State received votes. The No. 15 ranking is the highest spot a Summit League team has ever received in a preseason Mid-Major Top 25 poll. The 'Dons finished last year at No. 20 in the Mid-Major Poll. The Mastodons peaked at an all-time school-best No. 14 position last February.
2016-17 Preseason All-Summit League Honors
Two Mastodons earned Preseason All-Summit League accolades. John Konchar was named to the 2016-17 Summit League Preseason First Team. Mo Evans picked up second team accolades. Konchar averaged 13.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game on his way to 2015-16 Summit League First Team honors last year. Evans averaged 16.9 points per game last year while adding better than five assists per contest.
More Preseason Love
The 'Dons are the consensus No.1 league preseason pick across national outlets, including Athlon Sports, Lindy's, NBC Sports and The Sporting News.
Ironman
John Konchar finished last season 55th in the nation and second in the conference in total minutes (1211:00). His total ranked fourth among all-freshmen in the nation.
Freshman Board member
John Konchar's 8.9 rebounds per game last season ranked sixth in the nation among freshmen.
No Place Like Home
Fort Wayne has attained an overall home record of 102-37 (.734) 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 34-12 (.739) in home games played on campus at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center. Fort Wayne went 12-1 in games in Fort Wayne last season.
Welcome Back
The 2016-17 season will see Bryson Scott hit the floor for the first time as a Mastodon. The Fort Wayne native and Northrop High School graduate transfered from Purdue. He sat out last season as a redshirt due to NCAA transfer rules.
From All Over
The 2016-17 roster features student-athletes from seven different states as well as Racine Talla who calls Dakar, Senegal home.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
When: Friday, November 11 | 8 PM ET
Where: Bud Walton Arena (19,200) | Fayetteville, Ark. .
All-Time Series: First meeting
Last Meeting: NA
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM Link | PBP: Brett Rump
Live Stats: Link
Live Video: Link (SEC+)
Scouting the Razorbacks
Arkansas won a pair of exhibition games in October, topping NCAA Division II foes Central Missouri (87-60) and Emporia State (94-44). The Razorbacks play eight of their first nine first games at home at Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks were picked for fifth in the SEC Preseason Poll.
Scouting The Mastodons
Fort Wayne concluded last season with the program's first ever NIT berth. The 'Dons earned a share of the Summit League regular season crown in 2015-16.
Last Time Out
Fort Wayne picked up a 97-67 exhibition victory over Capital on Nov. 3. The Mastodons made 14-of-28 3-point attempts against Capital, a NCAA Division III school from Columbus, Ohio. Mo Evans led Fort Wayne with 21 points, six assists and four rebounds. The 'Dons went 21-of-32 from the free throw line.
Up Next
Fort Wayne has a quick turnaround to Sunday when they return to campus for the 2016-17 home opener against NCAA Division III Kenyon College. Tip on Sunday (Nov. 13) is set for 2:30 p.m.
For Openers
The 'Dons are 1-1 in season openers under head coach Jon Coffman. Fort Wayne fell at Valparaiso last season and defeated Manchester in 2014-15.
SEC Most Definitely
Friday's contest will be Fort Wayne's first against an SEC school since Nov. 9, 2012 when the 'Dons fell at Auburn 61-50. The game at Auburn is Fort Wayne's only other contest against an SEC school.
A Good Start For Kason
In the exhibition against Capital, Kason Harrell contributed 16 points. Last year he only hit double-digits in one game.
Among The Mid-Major Top 25
The 'Dons earned the No. 15 ranking in the first CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll of the 2016-17 season. Fort Wayne is the highest ranked Summit League team on the poll. North Dakota State is No. 19 and South Dakota State received votes. The No. 15 ranking is the highest spot a Summit League team has ever received in a preseason Mid-Major Top 25 poll. The 'Dons finished last year at No. 20 in the Mid-Major Poll. The Mastodons peaked at an all-time school-best No. 14 position last February.
2016-17 Preseason All-Summit League Honors
Two Mastodons earned Preseason All-Summit League accolades. John Konchar was named to the 2016-17 Summit League Preseason First Team. Mo Evans picked up second team accolades. Konchar averaged 13.0 points and 9.2 rebounds per game on his way to 2015-16 Summit League First Team honors last year. Evans averaged 16.9 points per game last year while adding better than five assists per contest.
More Preseason Love
The 'Dons are the consensus No.1 league preseason pick across national outlets, including Athlon Sports, Lindy's, NBC Sports and The Sporting News.
Ironman
John Konchar finished last season 55th in the nation and second in the conference in total minutes (1211:00). His total ranked fourth among all-freshmen in the nation.
Freshman Board member
John Konchar's 8.9 rebounds per game last season ranked sixth in the nation among freshmen.
No Place Like Home
Fort Wayne has attained an overall home record of 102-37 (.734) 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 34-12 (.739) in home games played on campus at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center. Fort Wayne went 12-1 in games in Fort Wayne last season.
Welcome Back
The 2016-17 season will see Bryson Scott hit the floor for the first time as a Mastodon. The Fort Wayne native and Northrop High School graduate transfered from Purdue. He sat out last season as a redshirt due to NCAA transfer rules.
From All Over
The 2016-17 roster features student-athletes from seven different states as well as Racine Talla who calls Dakar, Senegal home.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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