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Fort Wayne, Ind.
7:00 PM
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Mastodons Face Olivet Comets On Monday
1/8/2017 4:16:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Who: Olivet Comets
When: Monday, Jan. 9 | 7:00 PM
Where: Gates Center (1,800) | Fort Wayne, Ind.
All-Time Series: First regular season meeting
Last Meeting: NA
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM | PBP: Brett Rump Link
Live Stats: Link
Live Video: Link
Game Notes (PDF): Fort Wayne
QUICK HITS
• John Konchar is one of 11 players in NCAA Division I, and the only one in the Summit League, to rank inside of the top 10 in their league rankings in points, rebounds and assists. Konchar is joined by UMass-Lowell's Jahad Thomas, New Hampshire's Jaleen Smith, Richmond's T.J. Cline, Villanova's Josh Hart, Brown's Steven Spieth, North Carolina Central's Patrick Cole, Northern Iowa's Jeremy Morgan, Stephen F. Austin's Thomas Walkup, Memphis' Dedric Lawson and Gonzaga's Nigel Williams-Goss.
• The Mastodons are 10-0 when Bryson Scott leads the team in scoring.
• John Konchar is shooting 68.8 percent on the season, fifth best in the nation. He is 99-of-144 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.
• #3Nation has returned as the Mastodons are the nation's second best 3-point shooting team, shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc. Kennesaw State (43.2 percent) ranks above the Mastodons.
• Over the last four games, DeAngelo Stewart is shooting 14-of-21 (66.7 percent) overall and 10-of-15 (66.7 percent) from long range.
SCOUTING THE COMETS
Olivet (5-8) is an NCAA Division III member from Olivet, Michigan. The Comets are 1-1 in their Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association slate, owning a win over Adrian and a loss to Hope. Olivet played a contest at Miami (Ohio) on Dec. 29. The Comets lost 89-69. It was a 45-40 Miami lead at halftime. Olivet's Eric Ewing had 29 points against the Redhawks.
SCOUTING THE MASTODONS
Monday's game is the final non-conference contest of the year for Fort Wayne (13-4). Fort Wayne enters the game with a non-conference record this year of 10-3.
THE SERIES
The 'Dons and Comets have meet three times, but each contest has been an exhibition game for both schools. Those meetings were all Fort Wayne victories. Nov. 10, 2008 (85-54), Nov. 6, 2010 (93-86) and Nov. 9, 2014 (110-79). Monday's game will be an exhibition for Olivet, but count for the Mastodons.
LAST TIME OUT
Fort Wayne pulled out an 87-83 win over Denver on Saturday. The 'Dons survived both a Denver 3-pointer and tip in attempt with just seconds remaining and the lead only two points. Bryson Scott had 27 points while Brent Calhoun pitched in 16 points, both tying career highs.
UP NEXT
Fort Wayne hits the road to South Dakota for a Summit League contest on Saturday, Jan. 14. Tip in Vermillion, S.D. is set for 2 p.m. ET.
FROM WAY DOWNTOWN X20
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 ties the school record set last season when the 'Dons made 20 in a win at South Dakota on Feb. 4, 2016.
RANKING THE 'DONS
Fort Wayne is No. 9 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 second in 3-point field goal percentage (42.4 percent), sixth in scoring (89.1), 10th in field goal percentage (50.4 percent), eighth in 3-pointers per game (10.5) and 10th in total steals (147).
NEARLY BOTTS-LIKE NUMBERS
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 1,276 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 222 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 19th in the nation in total assists (93). His 47.9 percent mark from beyond the arc ranks 14th in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage. He also owns 56 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 33 straight games.
SENSATIONAL SENIOR
Senior Brent Calhoun is making his senior year his best. He is averaging 8.1 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 90 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.
KASON, KEEPIN' ON
Kason Harrell is averaging 10.7 points per game this season for the 'Dons after playing only 73 minutes last season. The sophomore has made a 3-pointer in all but one game this year. He had 21 points at Austin Peay on Nov. 30.
GRANTS AND BENJAMINS
The 'Dons have scored 50 or more points in a half nine times this season. They've scored 100 points in a game on four occasions. The last season the 'Dons scored 100 points on four occasions in a season was in the 1999-00 season. Still an NCAA Division II member, they scored 100 against Saint Joseph's (Ind.) twice, SIUE and Bellarmine for a total of four games.
DOUBLE TROUBLE
John Konchar has nine double-doubles this season, the most in the Summit League. After last year's 14 he now owns 23 in his career.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
When: Monday, Jan. 9 | 7:00 PM
Where: Gates Center (1,800) | Fort Wayne, Ind.
All-Time Series: First regular season meeting
Last Meeting: NA
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM | PBP: Brett Rump Link
Live Stats: Link
Live Video: Link
Game Notes (PDF): Fort Wayne
QUICK HITS
• John Konchar is one of 11 players in NCAA Division I, and the only one in the Summit League, to rank inside of the top 10 in their league rankings in points, rebounds and assists. Konchar is joined by UMass-Lowell's Jahad Thomas, New Hampshire's Jaleen Smith, Richmond's T.J. Cline, Villanova's Josh Hart, Brown's Steven Spieth, North Carolina Central's Patrick Cole, Northern Iowa's Jeremy Morgan, Stephen F. Austin's Thomas Walkup, Memphis' Dedric Lawson and Gonzaga's Nigel Williams-Goss.
• The Mastodons are 10-0 when Bryson Scott leads the team in scoring.
• John Konchar is shooting 68.8 percent on the season, fifth best in the nation. He is 99-of-144 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.
• #3Nation has returned as the Mastodons are the nation's second best 3-point shooting team, shooting 42.4 percent from beyond the arc. Kennesaw State (43.2 percent) ranks above the Mastodons.
• Over the last four games, DeAngelo Stewart is shooting 14-of-21 (66.7 percent) overall and 10-of-15 (66.7 percent) from long range.
SCOUTING THE COMETS
Olivet (5-8) is an NCAA Division III member from Olivet, Michigan. The Comets are 1-1 in their Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association slate, owning a win over Adrian and a loss to Hope. Olivet played a contest at Miami (Ohio) on Dec. 29. The Comets lost 89-69. It was a 45-40 Miami lead at halftime. Olivet's Eric Ewing had 29 points against the Redhawks.
SCOUTING THE MASTODONS
Monday's game is the final non-conference contest of the year for Fort Wayne (13-4). Fort Wayne enters the game with a non-conference record this year of 10-3.
THE SERIES
The 'Dons and Comets have meet three times, but each contest has been an exhibition game for both schools. Those meetings were all Fort Wayne victories. Nov. 10, 2008 (85-54), Nov. 6, 2010 (93-86) and Nov. 9, 2014 (110-79). Monday's game will be an exhibition for Olivet, but count for the Mastodons.
LAST TIME OUT
Fort Wayne pulled out an 87-83 win over Denver on Saturday. The 'Dons survived both a Denver 3-pointer and tip in attempt with just seconds remaining and the lead only two points. Bryson Scott had 27 points while Brent Calhoun pitched in 16 points, both tying career highs.
UP NEXT
Fort Wayne hits the road to South Dakota for a Summit League contest on Saturday, Jan. 14. Tip in Vermillion, S.D. is set for 2 p.m. ET.
FROM WAY DOWNTOWN X20
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 ties the school record set last season when the 'Dons made 20 in a win at South Dakota on Feb. 4, 2016.
RANKING THE 'DONS
Fort Wayne is No. 9 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 second in 3-point field goal percentage (42.4 percent), sixth in scoring (89.1), 10th in field goal percentage (50.4 percent), eighth in 3-pointers per game (10.5) and 10th in total steals (147).
NEARLY BOTTS-LIKE NUMBERS
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 1,276 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 222 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 19th in the nation in total assists (93). His 47.9 percent mark from beyond the arc ranks 14th in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage. He also owns 56 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 33 straight games.
SENSATIONAL SENIOR
Senior Brent Calhoun is making his senior year his best. He is averaging 8.1 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 90 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.
KASON, KEEPIN' ON
Kason Harrell is averaging 10.7 points per game this season for the 'Dons after playing only 73 minutes last season. The sophomore has made a 3-pointer in all but one game this year. He had 21 points at Austin Peay on Nov. 30.
GRANTS AND BENJAMINS
The 'Dons have scored 50 or more points in a half nine times this season. They've scored 100 points in a game on four occasions. The last season the 'Dons scored 100 points on four occasions in a season was in the 1999-00 season. Still an NCAA Division II member, they scored 100 against Saint Joseph's (Ind.) twice, SIUE and Bellarmine for a total of four games.
DOUBLE TROUBLE
John Konchar has nine double-doubles this season, the most in the Summit League. After last year's 14 he now owns 23 in his career.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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