Saturday, January 14
Vermillion, S.D.
2 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
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South Dakota
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Racine Talla
Mastodons Travel To South Dakota On Saturday
1/13/2017 12:39:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Who: South Dakota Coyotes
When: Saturday, Jan. 14 | 2:00 PM ET
Where: Sanford Coyotes Sports Center (6,000) | Vermillion, S.D.
All-Time Series: Fort Wayne leads 8-4
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM | PBP: Brett Rump Link
Live Stats: Link
Live Video: Link
Game Notes (PDF): Fort Wayne | South Dakota
QUICK HITS
• John Konchar is shooting 69.2 percent on the season, fifth best in the nation. He is 101-of-146 on the season. He is on pace to set the program record for single-season field goal percentage. The current mark for a player who attempts more than 200 shots in a season is Sean Gibson's 64.1 percentage in 1991-92. He made 155-of-238 attempts on the year.
• John Konchar's career rebound average of 8.9 per game ranks 12th among all active NCAA Division I players. His career 62.1 percent field goal percentage is fourth in Division I.
• #3Nation has returned as the Mastodons are the nation's best 3-point shooting team, shooting 43.3 percent from beyond the arc.
• The 'Dons are in one of the best 3-point shooting conferences in the nation. Through Jan. 12, Summit League teams are shooting 37.17 percent from beyond the arc. That total ranks fourth best in the nation, only behind the ACC, Big East and Big 12.
• In conference games only, the 'Dons are shooting 45.2 percent from beyond the arc and averaging 90.0 points per game, best in the league.
• The Mastodons are 10-0 when Bryson Scott leads the team in scoring.
SCOUTING THE COYOTES
South Dakota (12-8, 3-2 Summit) is playing their third straight home game on Saturday vs. Fort Wayne. The Coyotes defeated IUPUI to open the stretch and fell to 70-69 North Dakota State on Wednesday. The North Dakota State loss was the Coyotes' first in their new arena after winning eight straight at home to start the season. Matt Mooney is averaging 15.5 points per game for South Dakota.
SCOUTING THE MASTODONS
The Mastodons (14-4, 3-1 Summit) start a stretch of three straight away from home, all against the Dakota schools. The 'Dons rank fifth in the nation in field goal percentage (51.0 percent). Defensively, the 'Dons are forcing a Summit League best 15.8 turnovers per game.
THE SERIES
The 'Dons and Coyotes have played 12 times with Fort Wayne leading the series 8-4. Two of the games have come in the postseason. The 'Dons won all three from the Coyotes last year, including an 86-70 victory over the Coyotes in the Summit League Tournament.
LAST TIME OUT
Fort Wayne earned a 115-60 decision over Olivet on Monday. The 'Dons set a school record for 3-pointers in a game with 21. Senior Trevor Osborn made the record breaking 21st 3-pointer. It was his first career 3-pointer. The 'Dons recorded 35 assists, a program record. They earned an assist on their first 24 baskets of the game including all 19 in the first half. Mo Evans made a career-high seven 3-pointers, finishing 7-of-9 in the game after missing his first two attempts.
UP NEXT
Fort Wayne plays at North Dakota State on Jan. 19 in a Summit League contest.
20-21 VISION
Fort Wayne made 20 3-pointers vs. Oral Roberts on Dec. 31. It tied a league record for most 3-pointers in a Summit League contest. The total tied the school record set last season when the 'Dons made 20 in a win at South Dakota on Feb. 4, 2016. Then on Jan. 9 the Mastodons made 21 3-pointers in a win over NCAA Division III Olivet to break the school record.
RANKING THE 'DONS
Fort Wayne is No. 8 in the latest CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll. They reached a program-best No. 6 on two occasions earlier in the year. In addition, earlier this season the 'Dons received a vote in two USA Today Coaches Polls and an Associated Press Top 25 Poll. It was the first time in program history the 'Dons have received a vote in the USA Today and AP Polls.
IN NATIONAL RANKINGS...
Fort Wayne ranks first in 3-point field goal percentage (43.3 percent), fourth in scoring (90.5), fourth in 3-pointers per game (11.1), fifth in field goal percentage (51.0 percent), seventh in total steals (157) and ninth in total assists (314).
NEARLY BOTTS-LIKE NUMBERS
Mo Evans picked up his 1,000th career point this year. He is the 13th player in program history to reach the plateau. He now owns 1,297 career points and ranks sixth all-time in scoring at Fort Wayne. To reach the fifth spot he will need to pass Ben Botts' 1,400 points. Botts played for Fort Wayne from 2007-11 and is a current assistant coach for the 'Dons.
EVANS FROM LONG RANGE
Mo Evans has another Ben Botts mark in his sights. Evans owns 229 career 3-pointers. His total is third place all-time in program history. Next up is second place Botts with 237. Nick Wise is the all-time leader, making 246 from 1999-02.
MO RANKINGS, NO PROBLEMS
Mo Evans is 13th in the nation in total assists (101). His 50.0 percent mark from beyond the arc ranks eighth in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage. He also owns 63 made 3-pointers, sixth most in the nation.
IT IS RAINING THREES
Mo Evans has made a 3-pointer in every game this year. Dating back to last season, he has made a trey in 34 straight games.
SENSATIONAL SENIOR
Senior Brent Calhoun is making his senior year his best. He is averaging 7.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. Each are on pace to be career bests.
SOMEONE IS THROWING A BLOCK PARTY
Brent Calhoun owns 91 career blocks, fifth all-time in program history at Fort Wayne. He is behind fourth place Sean Gibson who recorded 94 from 1989-93. He recorded a career-high six blocks at Omaha on Wednesday.
When: Saturday, Jan. 14 | 2:00 PM ET
Where: Sanford Coyotes Sports Center (6,000) | Vermillion, S.D.
All-Time Series: Fort Wayne leads 8-4
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM | PBP: Brett Rump Link
Live Stats: Link
Live Video: Link
Game Notes (PDF): Fort Wayne | South Dakota
QUICK HITS
• John Konchar is shooting 69.2 percent on the season, fifth best in the nation. He is 101-of-146 on the season. He is on pace to set the program record for single-season field goal percentage. The current mark for a player who attempts more than 200 shots in a season is Sean Gibson's 64.1 percentage in 1991-92. He made 155-of-238 attempts on the year.
• John Konchar's career rebound average of 8.9 per game ranks 12th among all active NCAA Division I players. His career 62.1 percent field goal percentage is fourth in Division I.
• #3Nation has returned as the Mastodons are the nation's best 3-point shooting team, shooting 43.3 percent from beyond the arc.
• The 'Dons are in one of the best 3-point shooting conferences in the nation. Through Jan. 12, Summit League teams are shooting 37.17 percent from beyond the arc. That total ranks fourth best in the nation, only behind the ACC, Big East and Big 12.
• In conference games only, the 'Dons are shooting 45.2 percent from beyond the arc and averaging 90.0 points per game, best in the league.
• The Mastodons are 10-0 when Bryson Scott leads the team in scoring.
SCOUTING THE COYOTES
South Dakota (12-8, 3-2 Summit) is playing their third straight home game on Saturday vs. Fort Wayne. The Coyotes defeated IUPUI to open the stretch and fell to 70-69 North Dakota State on Wednesday. The North Dakota State loss was the Coyotes' first in their new arena after winning eight straight at home to start the season. Matt Mooney is averaging 15.5 points per game for South Dakota.
SCOUTING THE MASTODONS
The Mastodons (14-4, 3-1 Summit) start a stretch of three straight away from home, all against the Dakota schools. The 'Dons rank fifth in the nation in field goal percentage (51.0 percent). Defensively, the 'Dons are forcing a Summit League best 15.8 turnovers per game.
THE SERIES
The 'Dons and Coyotes have played 12 times with Fort Wayne leading the series 8-4. Two of the games have come in the postseason. The 'Dons won all three from the Coyotes last year, including an 86-70 victory over the Coyotes in the Summit League Tournament.
LAST TIME OUT
Fort Wayne earned a 115-60 decision over Olivet on Monday. The 'Dons set a school record for 3-pointers in a game with 21. Senior Trevor Osborn made the record breaking 21st 3-pointer. It was his first career 3-pointer. The 'Dons recorded 35 assists, a program record. They earned an assist on their first 24 baskets of the game including all 19 in the first half. Mo Evans made a career-high seven 3-pointers, finishing 7-of-9 in the game after missing his first two attempts.
UP NEXT
Fort Wayne plays at North Dakota State on Jan. 19 in a Summit League contest.
20-21 VISION
Fort Wayne made 20 3-pointers vs. Oral Roberts on Dec. 31. It tied a league record for most 3-pointers in a Summit League contest. The total tied the school record set last season when the 'Dons made 20 in a win at South Dakota on Feb. 4, 2016. Then on Jan. 9 the Mastodons made 21 3-pointers in a win over NCAA Division III Olivet to break the school record.
RANKING THE 'DONS
Fort Wayne is No. 8 in the latest CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll. They reached a program-best No. 6 on two occasions earlier in the year. In addition, earlier this season the 'Dons received a vote in two USA Today Coaches Polls and an Associated Press Top 25 Poll. It was the first time in program history the 'Dons have received a vote in the USA Today and AP Polls.
IN NATIONAL RANKINGS...
Fort Wayne ranks first in 3-point field goal percentage (43.3 percent), fourth in scoring (90.5), fourth in 3-pointers per game (11.1), fifth in field goal percentage (51.0 percent), seventh in total steals (157) and ninth in total assists (314).
NEARLY BOTTS-LIKE NUMBERS
Mo Evans picked up his 1,000th career point this year. He is the 13th player in program history to reach the plateau. He now owns 1,297 career points and ranks sixth all-time in scoring at Fort Wayne. To reach the fifth spot he will need to pass Ben Botts' 1,400 points. Botts played for Fort Wayne from 2007-11 and is a current assistant coach for the 'Dons.
EVANS FROM LONG RANGE
Mo Evans has another Ben Botts mark in his sights. Evans owns 229 career 3-pointers. His total is third place all-time in program history. Next up is second place Botts with 237. Nick Wise is the all-time leader, making 246 from 1999-02.
MO RANKINGS, NO PROBLEMS
Mo Evans is 13th in the nation in total assists (101). His 50.0 percent mark from beyond the arc ranks eighth in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage. He also owns 63 made 3-pointers, sixth most in the nation.
IT IS RAINING THREES
Mo Evans has made a 3-pointer in every game this year. Dating back to last season, he has made a trey in 34 straight games.
SENSATIONAL SENIOR
Senior Brent Calhoun is making his senior year his best. He is averaging 7.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game. Each are on pace to be career bests.
SOMEONE IS THROWING A BLOCK PARTY
Brent Calhoun owns 91 career blocks, fifth all-time in program history at Fort Wayne. He is behind fourth place Sean Gibson who recorded 94 from 1989-93. He recorded a career-high six blocks at Omaha on Wednesday.
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