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Fort Wayne, Ind.
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Fort Wayne Men's Hoops On Campus On Monday Night
11/27/2016 2:24:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Who: Siena Heights Saints
When: Monday, November 28 | 7:00 PM ET
Where: Gates Sports Center (1,800) | Fort Wayne, Ind. .
All-Time Series: First meeting
Last Meeting: NA
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM | PBP: Brett Rump
Live Stats: Link
Live Video: Link
Game Notes (PDF): Link
Quick Hits
• John Konchar has reached double-digits in each of the Mastodons' six games this season.
• Eight different 'Dons have made a 3-pointer this year.
• Mo Evans has made a 3-pointer in each of the six games this year.
• Bryson Scott has shot a combined 22-of-35 (62.9 percent) over the last three games. He put together 18 points and 12 rebounds vs. Indiana for his first double-double in a Fort Wayne uniform.
• The 'Dons have attempted 20 or more 3-pointers in five of the six games this year. The UMass Lowell game saw the 'Dons take 14 3-pointer attempts.
• Kason Harrell owns 65 points on the season. Last season he recorded 40 all year.
• John Konchar picked up his 17th career double-double vs. Indiana.
• The 'Dons 83.5 points per game is tops in the Summit League.
• With 35 made field goals, Mo Evans leads the Summit League in made baskets.
• The 'Dons are the near consensus preseason pick to win the Summit League across national outlets, including Athlon Sports, Lindy's, NBC Sports, The Sporting News as well as the league's preseason poll.
Scouting the Saints
After playing the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils on Saturday, the 'Dons will face the Siena Heights Saints (4-3) on Monday. Siena Heights is coming off a one-point 72-71 loss to Madonna on Saturday. Chris Pearl is leading the team in scoring with 13.5 points per contest. They are coached by Joe Pechota, who spent spent six years on the coaching staff. He was was the interim head coach for the 'Dons in 2004-05, going 4-9. The Saints are an NAIA member school from Adrian, Michigan. A member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, the Saints were picked to finish ninth in the 12-team league. Davenport, who will soon be departing for NCAA Division II, was picked to win the conference.
Scouting The Mastodons
Fort Wayne (4-2) will play their second game in three days and third game in seven days on Monday vs. Siena Heights. Fort Wayne's 55 steals on the season ranks 18th in the nation and first in the conference.
Last Time Out
Thanks to a 79-54 decision, the Mastodons defeated Mississippi Valley State 79-54 on Saturday. The 'Dons never trailed after the midway point of the first half. Bryson Scott finished with 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting. Fort Wayne shot 52.9 percent in the contest.
On The Indiana Win..,
From The Box Score: John Konchar played all 45 minutes, a feat he also did last year in an overtime game against Omaha … Indiana held a 19-to-7 edge in free throw attempts with Fort Wayne's first attempt from the charity stripe coming with 9:29 left in the game … the 'Dons held a 40-30 edge in points in the paint … Fort Wayne held a 12-2 edge in points off turnovers … Fort Wayne finished the game with two starters (Mo Evans and Brent Calhoun) fouled out … Indiana's largest lead was three points, after the first basket of the game … Fort Wayne led for 39:53 of the game … Fort Wayne limited Indiana to 40.3 percent shooting, Indiana shot 40 percent or lower only twice last season ... Xzavier Taylor played a career-high 30 minutes, scoring eight points with five rebounds and two blocks.
On The Win: It was Fort Wayne's first victory over a ranked foe as a Division I member … also their first win over a Big Ten member … first win by a Summit League school over a top 10 team since Oral Roberts defeated Kansas in 2006 … the 'Dons have won seven consecutive overtime games (last loss 76-66 at Xavier on Nov. 16, 2010) … marked the 'Dons 70th victory at the Coliseum.
On The Game: At No. 3, Indiana was the highest ranked team to ever visit a Summit League team … the 11,076 attendance set a new record for a basketball event at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum … it was the Hoosiers' first appearance in the Summit City for a game since Dec. 19, 1967 when they defeated Notre Dame 96-91.
Mo Evans Summit League POTW
For his play last week, Mo Evans earned the Summit League Player of the Week on Monday. Against UMass Lowell on Saturday, he set career highs in points (33), assists (13) and steals (5). He also had 19 points in a loss to Illinois State during the week. This is Evans' first career Summit League Player of the Week honor. However he did earn a the conference's Male Athlete of the Month honor last December.
Up Next
The 'Dons travel to Clarksville, Tennessee on Wednesday (Nov. 30) in an 8:30 p.m. ET tip at Austin Peay. Fort Wayne is 2-0 all-time against Austin Peay after playing them twice last year. The 'Dons won 80-77 in Tennessee on Nov. 18 and 85-68 in Fort Wayne on Dec. 12. The two clubs will do a home-away series again this year, with the Governors making a return trip to Fort Wayne on Dec. 10.
1,000 for Mo
Mo Evans picked up his 1,000th career point vs. Kenyon. He is the 13th player in program history to reach the plateau. He now owns 1,080 career points and ranks ninth all-time in scoring at Fort Wayne.
Making Baskets
Mo Evans is shooting 51.8 percent from the floor, an improvement over his already impressive 48.1 percent last season.
Kason Is On
Kason Harrell has scored in double-digits in five of the 'Dons' six games this year. His solid play was rewarded with his first career start on Saturday vs. UMass Lowell. Harrell made a 3-pointer against Indiana in overtime to open the scoring in the extra period.
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.
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. This year he is averaging a team-high 34:40 minutes per game.
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 106-37 (.741) in Fort Wayne over the past 11 seasons since 2006-07. The Mastodons are 71-25 (.740) in home games played at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, and 35-12 (.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 sees 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.
No Longer To The Max
The graduation of Summit League Player of the Year Max Landis is a big reason only 39.9 percent of last season's scoring is returning this year. Landis finished with a team-best 638 points last season. In the summer, he signed a professional contract with Crelan Okapi Aalstar in Belgium.
The Team 3-Point Stat
Fort Wayne has made at least one three-point field goal in 397 consecutive games, dating back to a road game at Miami (Ohio) (12/21/03, 0-9). Through March 13, UNLV has the current Division I record at 973 straight games, dating back to Nov. 26, 1986.
Among Indiana / Mid-Majors
Fort Wayne has posted 69 wins since 2013-14, ranking fourth among Indiana's 10 Division I programs, behind Valparaiso, Notre Dame and Indiana. The Mastodons are second among those schools considered to be mid-major programs in Indiana (Valparaiso).
~ Feel the Rumble ~
When: Monday, November 28 | 7:00 PM ET
Where: Gates Sports Center (1,800) | Fort Wayne, Ind. .
All-Time Series: First meeting
Last Meeting: NA
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM | PBP: Brett Rump
Live Stats: Link
Live Video: Link
Game Notes (PDF): Link
Quick Hits
• John Konchar has reached double-digits in each of the Mastodons' six games this season.
• Eight different 'Dons have made a 3-pointer this year.
• Mo Evans has made a 3-pointer in each of the six games this year.
• Bryson Scott has shot a combined 22-of-35 (62.9 percent) over the last three games. He put together 18 points and 12 rebounds vs. Indiana for his first double-double in a Fort Wayne uniform.
• The 'Dons have attempted 20 or more 3-pointers in five of the six games this year. The UMass Lowell game saw the 'Dons take 14 3-pointer attempts.
• Kason Harrell owns 65 points on the season. Last season he recorded 40 all year.
• John Konchar picked up his 17th career double-double vs. Indiana.
• The 'Dons 83.5 points per game is tops in the Summit League.
• With 35 made field goals, Mo Evans leads the Summit League in made baskets.
• The 'Dons are the near consensus preseason pick to win the Summit League across national outlets, including Athlon Sports, Lindy's, NBC Sports, The Sporting News as well as the league's preseason poll.
Scouting the Saints
After playing the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils on Saturday, the 'Dons will face the Siena Heights Saints (4-3) on Monday. Siena Heights is coming off a one-point 72-71 loss to Madonna on Saturday. Chris Pearl is leading the team in scoring with 13.5 points per contest. They are coached by Joe Pechota, who spent spent six years on the coaching staff. He was was the interim head coach for the 'Dons in 2004-05, going 4-9. The Saints are an NAIA member school from Adrian, Michigan. A member of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference, the Saints were picked to finish ninth in the 12-team league. Davenport, who will soon be departing for NCAA Division II, was picked to win the conference.
Scouting The Mastodons
Fort Wayne (4-2) will play their second game in three days and third game in seven days on Monday vs. Siena Heights. Fort Wayne's 55 steals on the season ranks 18th in the nation and first in the conference.
Last Time Out
Thanks to a 79-54 decision, the Mastodons defeated Mississippi Valley State 79-54 on Saturday. The 'Dons never trailed after the midway point of the first half. Bryson Scott finished with 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting. Fort Wayne shot 52.9 percent in the contest.
On The Indiana Win..,
From The Box Score: John Konchar played all 45 minutes, a feat he also did last year in an overtime game against Omaha … Indiana held a 19-to-7 edge in free throw attempts with Fort Wayne's first attempt from the charity stripe coming with 9:29 left in the game … the 'Dons held a 40-30 edge in points in the paint … Fort Wayne held a 12-2 edge in points off turnovers … Fort Wayne finished the game with two starters (Mo Evans and Brent Calhoun) fouled out … Indiana's largest lead was three points, after the first basket of the game … Fort Wayne led for 39:53 of the game … Fort Wayne limited Indiana to 40.3 percent shooting, Indiana shot 40 percent or lower only twice last season ... Xzavier Taylor played a career-high 30 minutes, scoring eight points with five rebounds and two blocks.
On The Win: It was Fort Wayne's first victory over a ranked foe as a Division I member … also their first win over a Big Ten member … first win by a Summit League school over a top 10 team since Oral Roberts defeated Kansas in 2006 … the 'Dons have won seven consecutive overtime games (last loss 76-66 at Xavier on Nov. 16, 2010) … marked the 'Dons 70th victory at the Coliseum.
On The Game: At No. 3, Indiana was the highest ranked team to ever visit a Summit League team … the 11,076 attendance set a new record for a basketball event at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum … it was the Hoosiers' first appearance in the Summit City for a game since Dec. 19, 1967 when they defeated Notre Dame 96-91.
Mo Evans Summit League POTW
For his play last week, Mo Evans earned the Summit League Player of the Week on Monday. Against UMass Lowell on Saturday, he set career highs in points (33), assists (13) and steals (5). He also had 19 points in a loss to Illinois State during the week. This is Evans' first career Summit League Player of the Week honor. However he did earn a the conference's Male Athlete of the Month honor last December.
Up Next
The 'Dons travel to Clarksville, Tennessee on Wednesday (Nov. 30) in an 8:30 p.m. ET tip at Austin Peay. Fort Wayne is 2-0 all-time against Austin Peay after playing them twice last year. The 'Dons won 80-77 in Tennessee on Nov. 18 and 85-68 in Fort Wayne on Dec. 12. The two clubs will do a home-away series again this year, with the Governors making a return trip to Fort Wayne on Dec. 10.
1,000 for Mo
Mo Evans picked up his 1,000th career point vs. Kenyon. He is the 13th player in program history to reach the plateau. He now owns 1,080 career points and ranks ninth all-time in scoring at Fort Wayne.
Making Baskets
Mo Evans is shooting 51.8 percent from the floor, an improvement over his already impressive 48.1 percent last season.
Kason Is On
Kason Harrell has scored in double-digits in five of the 'Dons' six games this year. His solid play was rewarded with his first career start on Saturday vs. UMass Lowell. Harrell made a 3-pointer against Indiana in overtime to open the scoring in the extra period.
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.
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. This year he is averaging a team-high 34:40 minutes per game.
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 106-37 (.741) in Fort Wayne over the past 11 seasons since 2006-07. The Mastodons are 71-25 (.740) in home games played at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, and 35-12 (.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 sees 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.
No Longer To The Max
The graduation of Summit League Player of the Year Max Landis is a big reason only 39.9 percent of last season's scoring is returning this year. Landis finished with a team-best 638 points last season. In the summer, he signed a professional contract with Crelan Okapi Aalstar in Belgium.
The Team 3-Point Stat
Fort Wayne has made at least one three-point field goal in 397 consecutive games, dating back to a road game at Miami (Ohio) (12/21/03, 0-9). Through March 13, UNLV has the current Division I record at 973 straight games, dating back to Nov. 26, 1986.
Among Indiana / Mid-Majors
Fort Wayne has posted 69 wins since 2013-14, ranking fourth among Indiana's 10 Division I programs, behind Valparaiso, Notre Dame and Indiana. The Mastodons are second among those schools considered to be mid-major programs in Indiana (Valparaiso).
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