Saturday, February 20
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 p.m.
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Omaha
No. 16 IPFW Welcomes Omaha Saturday Night
2/19/2016 3:28:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- IPFW, ranked No. 16 in the latest Mid-Major Top 25, will host Omaha in a Summit League men's basketball game Saturday night, February 20, at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center on campus in Fort Wayne beginning at 7 p.m. The Mastodons (21-7, 10-3 Summit League) of second-year head coach Jon Coffman are led in scoring by redshirt-senior Max Landis/Indianapolis (19.0), redshirt-freshman John Konchar/Chicago, Ill. (12.5) and senior Joe Reed/Greenwood (10.3). The Mavericks (17-11, 9-5 Summit League) are coached by Derrin Hansen, who is in his 11th season, and are led in scoring by seniors Devin Patterson (17.6) and Jake White (17.5), sophomore Tre'Shawn Thurman (14.3) and junior Tra-Deon Hollins (11.9). It's Homecoming and Senior Night for Landis, Reed and Michael Calder/Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and they'll be recognized during a special pregame ceremony before the final regular season home contest.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
TV: None
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM / 100.9 FM
Play-by-Play: Brett Rump; Analyst: Art Saltsberg
Video: gomastodons.com
Stats: gomastodons.com
Audio: espnfortwayne.com (Listen Live)
Quick Hits
• IPFW is playing fellow Summit League member Omaha for the 10th time overall since 2011-12. The Mastodons lead the series, 7-2, including a 106-101 overtime win in Nebraska earlier this season (1/16), led by Landis with 37 points (9-12 3FGs) and Konchar with 27 points (3-4 3FGs) and 12 rebounds. The two schools split regular season games last year ... each winning on the other's home floor. Omaha joined the Summit League beginning with the 2012-13 season.
• IPFW is 78-71 in Summit League regular season games since joining the league in 2007-08, including 19-10 under Coach Coffman.
• IPFW has attained its finest start to a season as a Division I program (2001-02) with its 21-7 record. The 2013-14 team had started 19-9, before finishing 25-11 ... the program's best overall DI season to date.
• IPFW remained No. 16 in this week's The CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25, and is among the Top 25 for a record seventh-straight week. The Mastodons attained their highest ranking ever at No. 15 earlier this month (2/1).
• IPFW has three players scoring in double figures, including Landis (19.0, 102 3FGs), Konchar (12.5) and Reed (10.3). Konchar leads the team in rebounding (8.6), while Landis leads in assists (3.6).
Scouting The Mavericks
Omaha is 17-11 overall, 9-5 in The Summit League, following a league road loss at IUPUI (88-76) Feb. 17. The Mavericks are coached by Derrin Hansen, who is in his 11th season as head coach at Omaha. The Mavericks have four scoring in double-figures, including seniors Devin Patterson (17.6) and Jake White (17.5), sophomore Tre'Shawn Thurman (14.3) and junior Tra-Deon Hollins (11.9). Omaha has averaged 84.1 points, while allowing 79.6 points, and are 7-7 in road games this season, 4-3 in the league. The Mavericks are currently alone in third place in the standings.
Scouting The Mastodons
IPFW is 21-7 overall, 10-3 in The Summit League, following a league home win past South Dakota State (91-79) Feb. 18. 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 averaged 79.8 points, while allowing 75.8 points, and is 11-1 in home games this season, 6-1 in the league. The Mastodons are currently alone in first place in the Summit League standings.
Last Time Out
Landis and Konchar each scored 22 points, and Calder added 20 points, to lead IPFW to a thrilling 91-79 Summit League home win past South Dakota State. The game was tied at halftime, 44-44, with Landis (16) and Calder (13) leading the hosts. The Mastodons outscored SDSU 14-4 to start the second half for a 58-48 lead at 16:06, getting four quick three-pointers, including two from DeAngelo Stewart/Detroit, Mich. along with one each by Konchar and Reed. The Jackrabbits battled to within 69-65 at 9:20, but the Mastodons answered with a conventional three-point play by Konchar to lead 72-65 at 8:59. SDSU again fought back and closed the margin to 78-76 with 3:11 remaining; however, IPFW once-again displayed its resilience and scored seven unanswered points to lead 85-76 with 1:05 left to play – getting two free throws from Konchar, a three-pointer from Calder and a fast break layup from Stewart, assisted by Calder. The Mastodons secured the win with 6-6 free throws over the final 53-seconds, including two each by Landis, Konchar and Calder.
Landis and Konchar each led IPFW with their respective 22 points. Konchar also grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds for his 10th collegiate double-double, adding three assists and a game-high two steals. Calder matched his career-high for the third time in seven games with 20 points, including 4-6 from three-point territory, adding a game-high four assists. Stewart finished with 12 points, off the bench, adding five rebounds and matching his career-high with three assists. IPFW shot 47% (31-66) from the field, including 38% (11-29) on three-pointers and 75% (18-24) at the free throw line.
Who's Hot
IPFW … with 21 wins in 28 games for its finest start to a season since moving up to Division I (2001-02). Landis ... averaging 24.4 points and 4.4 assists in his last 10 games, including one 40-point game and three 30-point games among seven 20-point games, while shooting 48% (76-158) from the field, 51% (47-92, 4.7) on three-pointers and 80% (45-56) at the line. Konchar ... averaging a double-double of 14.6 points and 10.2 rebounds (seven double-doubles) in his last 10 games, while shooting 62% (54-87) from the field, 57% (12-21) on three-pointers and 70% (26-37) at the line. He grabbed a career-high 19 rebounds vs. North Dakota State (1/21), the second-highest among guards in Division I and third-most by a freshman this season. Calder ... averaging 14.5 points and 4.7 rebounds in his last 10 games, while shooting 41% (47-116) from the field, 46% (25-55) on three-pointers and 81% (26-32) at the line. He has equaled his career-high of 20 points three times, including vs. IUPUI (1/23), Denver (2/13) and South Dakota State (2/18). Stewart ... averaging 11.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in his last eight games, while shooting 49% (32-65) from the field, 43% (19-44) on three-pointers and 73% (11-15) at the line.
NCAA RPI Ratings
IPFW has an NCAA RPI of 78 as of Feb. 19, ranking 2nd among the Summit League's top five teams behind South Dakota State (43), followed by Omaha (131), North Dakota State (133) and Oral Roberts (140).
Raining 3's
IPFW has made 291 three-point field goals, ranking 5th in Division I, and the Mastodons also rank 6th nationally in three-point field goal percentage (.420, 291-693) and 7th in three-pointers per game (10.4). Landis ranks 2nd in Division I made three-pointers (102) and three-pointers per game (3.78), and is third in Division I three-point percentage (.488, 102-209).
What A Game By Landis
The school-record 44 points scored by Landis at South Dakota (2/4) ties the fifth-highest total in Division I this season, and is the sixth-most ever in a Summit League game. His 11 three-point field goals are the second-most in Division I this year, and ties the Summit League record. Landis has two other games this season with nine three-pointers (9-12 toward 28 points vs. Austin Peay, 12/12; 9-12 toward 37 points at Omaha, 1/16).
Elite First-Year Player
Konchar is ranked 2nd among Division I freshmen in minutes played (980), while tied for 4th nationally in double-doubles (10) and 8th in rebounding (8.6). If he qualified for field goal percentage (minimum 5.0 made per game-Konchar is just below at 4.71), he would rank 3rd (.587, 125-213) among the nation's freshman class. Some names of those just ahead of him in the national rankings include Ben Simmons at LSU, Henry Ellenson at Marquette and Caleb Swanigan of Purdue.
Stepping It Up A Notch
IPFW is averaging 81.5 points per game through 13 Summit League contests (10-3), up from its 79.8 scoring average overall. Landis is averaging 23.0 points with 4.5 made three-point field goals in league games, up from his 19.0 points and 3.8 three-pointers overall. Konchar is averaging 14.3 points and 9.7 rebounds in league games, including eight double-doubles (one with assists), up from his 12.5 points and 8.6 rebounds overall.
Among The Top 25
IPFW remained No. 16 in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 with 297 votes. The Mastodons are ranked among the Top 25 for a record seventh consecutive week. It's highest ever national ranking was No. 15 on Feb. 1.
No Place Like Home
IPFW has attained an overall home record of 101-37 (.732) 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 33-12 (.733) in home games played on campus at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center. IPFW is currently 11-1 in Fort Wayne, including 5-0 at the Memorial Coliseum and 6-1 at the Gates Sports Center. IPFW is averaging 90.1 points overall at home, allowing 75.8 points. In the seven games at the Gates Sports Center, including two non-Division I opponents, the Mastodons are averaging 91.3 points, allowing 76.6 points.
Ironmen
IPFW has two starters who have ranked among the Division I leaders in minutes played all season, including Landis (16th, 1000) and Konchar (20th, 980). Landis has played 40 or more minutes seven times this season, while Konchar has played 40 or more three times.
Up Next
IPFW will return to the road for its final two regular season games at Western Illinois Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. and IUPUI Feb. 27 at 1 p.m.
Complete game notes available via linked pdf.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
TV: None
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM / 100.9 FM
Play-by-Play: Brett Rump; Analyst: Art Saltsberg
Video: gomastodons.com
Stats: gomastodons.com
Audio: espnfortwayne.com (Listen Live)
Quick Hits
• IPFW is playing fellow Summit League member Omaha for the 10th time overall since 2011-12. The Mastodons lead the series, 7-2, including a 106-101 overtime win in Nebraska earlier this season (1/16), led by Landis with 37 points (9-12 3FGs) and Konchar with 27 points (3-4 3FGs) and 12 rebounds. The two schools split regular season games last year ... each winning on the other's home floor. Omaha joined the Summit League beginning with the 2012-13 season.
• IPFW is 78-71 in Summit League regular season games since joining the league in 2007-08, including 19-10 under Coach Coffman.
• IPFW has attained its finest start to a season as a Division I program (2001-02) with its 21-7 record. The 2013-14 team had started 19-9, before finishing 25-11 ... the program's best overall DI season to date.
• IPFW remained No. 16 in this week's The CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25, and is among the Top 25 for a record seventh-straight week. The Mastodons attained their highest ranking ever at No. 15 earlier this month (2/1).
• IPFW has three players scoring in double figures, including Landis (19.0, 102 3FGs), Konchar (12.5) and Reed (10.3). Konchar leads the team in rebounding (8.6), while Landis leads in assists (3.6).
Scouting The Mavericks
Omaha is 17-11 overall, 9-5 in The Summit League, following a league road loss at IUPUI (88-76) Feb. 17. The Mavericks are coached by Derrin Hansen, who is in his 11th season as head coach at Omaha. The Mavericks have four scoring in double-figures, including seniors Devin Patterson (17.6) and Jake White (17.5), sophomore Tre'Shawn Thurman (14.3) and junior Tra-Deon Hollins (11.9). Omaha has averaged 84.1 points, while allowing 79.6 points, and are 7-7 in road games this season, 4-3 in the league. The Mavericks are currently alone in third place in the standings.
Scouting The Mastodons
IPFW is 21-7 overall, 10-3 in The Summit League, following a league home win past South Dakota State (91-79) Feb. 18. 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 averaged 79.8 points, while allowing 75.8 points, and is 11-1 in home games this season, 6-1 in the league. The Mastodons are currently alone in first place in the Summit League standings.
Last Time Out
Landis and Konchar each scored 22 points, and Calder added 20 points, to lead IPFW to a thrilling 91-79 Summit League home win past South Dakota State. The game was tied at halftime, 44-44, with Landis (16) and Calder (13) leading the hosts. The Mastodons outscored SDSU 14-4 to start the second half for a 58-48 lead at 16:06, getting four quick three-pointers, including two from DeAngelo Stewart/Detroit, Mich. along with one each by Konchar and Reed. The Jackrabbits battled to within 69-65 at 9:20, but the Mastodons answered with a conventional three-point play by Konchar to lead 72-65 at 8:59. SDSU again fought back and closed the margin to 78-76 with 3:11 remaining; however, IPFW once-again displayed its resilience and scored seven unanswered points to lead 85-76 with 1:05 left to play – getting two free throws from Konchar, a three-pointer from Calder and a fast break layup from Stewart, assisted by Calder. The Mastodons secured the win with 6-6 free throws over the final 53-seconds, including two each by Landis, Konchar and Calder.
Landis and Konchar each led IPFW with their respective 22 points. Konchar also grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds for his 10th collegiate double-double, adding three assists and a game-high two steals. Calder matched his career-high for the third time in seven games with 20 points, including 4-6 from three-point territory, adding a game-high four assists. Stewart finished with 12 points, off the bench, adding five rebounds and matching his career-high with three assists. IPFW shot 47% (31-66) from the field, including 38% (11-29) on three-pointers and 75% (18-24) at the free throw line.
Who's Hot
IPFW … with 21 wins in 28 games for its finest start to a season since moving up to Division I (2001-02). Landis ... averaging 24.4 points and 4.4 assists in his last 10 games, including one 40-point game and three 30-point games among seven 20-point games, while shooting 48% (76-158) from the field, 51% (47-92, 4.7) on three-pointers and 80% (45-56) at the line. Konchar ... averaging a double-double of 14.6 points and 10.2 rebounds (seven double-doubles) in his last 10 games, while shooting 62% (54-87) from the field, 57% (12-21) on three-pointers and 70% (26-37) at the line. He grabbed a career-high 19 rebounds vs. North Dakota State (1/21), the second-highest among guards in Division I and third-most by a freshman this season. Calder ... averaging 14.5 points and 4.7 rebounds in his last 10 games, while shooting 41% (47-116) from the field, 46% (25-55) on three-pointers and 81% (26-32) at the line. He has equaled his career-high of 20 points three times, including vs. IUPUI (1/23), Denver (2/13) and South Dakota State (2/18). Stewart ... averaging 11.8 points and 4.5 rebounds in his last eight games, while shooting 49% (32-65) from the field, 43% (19-44) on three-pointers and 73% (11-15) at the line.
NCAA RPI Ratings
IPFW has an NCAA RPI of 78 as of Feb. 19, ranking 2nd among the Summit League's top five teams behind South Dakota State (43), followed by Omaha (131), North Dakota State (133) and Oral Roberts (140).
Raining 3's
IPFW has made 291 three-point field goals, ranking 5th in Division I, and the Mastodons also rank 6th nationally in three-point field goal percentage (.420, 291-693) and 7th in three-pointers per game (10.4). Landis ranks 2nd in Division I made three-pointers (102) and three-pointers per game (3.78), and is third in Division I three-point percentage (.488, 102-209).
What A Game By Landis
The school-record 44 points scored by Landis at South Dakota (2/4) ties the fifth-highest total in Division I this season, and is the sixth-most ever in a Summit League game. His 11 three-point field goals are the second-most in Division I this year, and ties the Summit League record. Landis has two other games this season with nine three-pointers (9-12 toward 28 points vs. Austin Peay, 12/12; 9-12 toward 37 points at Omaha, 1/16).
Elite First-Year Player
Konchar is ranked 2nd among Division I freshmen in minutes played (980), while tied for 4th nationally in double-doubles (10) and 8th in rebounding (8.6). If he qualified for field goal percentage (minimum 5.0 made per game-Konchar is just below at 4.71), he would rank 3rd (.587, 125-213) among the nation's freshman class. Some names of those just ahead of him in the national rankings include Ben Simmons at LSU, Henry Ellenson at Marquette and Caleb Swanigan of Purdue.
Stepping It Up A Notch
IPFW is averaging 81.5 points per game through 13 Summit League contests (10-3), up from its 79.8 scoring average overall. Landis is averaging 23.0 points with 4.5 made three-point field goals in league games, up from his 19.0 points and 3.8 three-pointers overall. Konchar is averaging 14.3 points and 9.7 rebounds in league games, including eight double-doubles (one with assists), up from his 12.5 points and 8.6 rebounds overall.
Among The Top 25
IPFW remained No. 16 in this week's CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 with 297 votes. The Mastodons are ranked among the Top 25 for a record seventh consecutive week. It's highest ever national ranking was No. 15 on Feb. 1.
No Place Like Home
IPFW has attained an overall home record of 101-37 (.732) 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 33-12 (.733) in home games played on campus at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center. IPFW is currently 11-1 in Fort Wayne, including 5-0 at the Memorial Coliseum and 6-1 at the Gates Sports Center. IPFW is averaging 90.1 points overall at home, allowing 75.8 points. In the seven games at the Gates Sports Center, including two non-Division I opponents, the Mastodons are averaging 91.3 points, allowing 76.6 points.
Ironmen
IPFW has two starters who have ranked among the Division I leaders in minutes played all season, including Landis (16th, 1000) and Konchar (20th, 980). Landis has played 40 or more minutes seven times this season, while Konchar has played 40 or more three times.
Up Next
IPFW will return to the road for its final two regular season games at Western Illinois Feb. 25 at 9 p.m. and IUPUI Feb. 27 at 1 p.m.
Complete game notes available via linked pdf.
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