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Thursday, December 28
Fort Wayne, Ind.
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Men's Hoops Returns Home To Host Olivet On Thursday Night At Gates
12/27/2017 2:20:00 PM | Men's Basketball
What: Fort Wayne Mastodons (9-6) vs. Olivet Comets (4-4)
When: Thursday, Dec. 28 | 7:00 PM ET
Where: Gates Sports Center (1,800) | Fort Wayne, Ind.
All-Time Series: Fort Wayne leads 1-0
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM
Talent: Brett Rump, Link
Live Stats: Link
Live Video: Link
Game Notes (PDF): Fort Wayne | Olivet
SCOUTING THE COMETS
The 4-4 Comets hit the court on Thursday after last playing Dec. 17, in a 78-75 victory over Simpson. Jalen Adams is averaging 26.4 points per game. Tracy Edmond is scoring 19.8 a contest. The NCAA Division III member Comets are scoring 86.9 points per game while surrendering 88.9.
THE SERIES
Fort Wayne holds the all-time series lead at 1-0, with a 115-60 victory last season on Jan. 9, 2017. Fort Wayne set school records for single game 3-pointers (21) and assists (35) in the win. The two clubs have also played exhibitions in 2008, 2010 and 2014.
'DONS AND ENDS
- John Konchar has 21 assists and only four turnovers in the last three games.
- Bryson Scott is shooting 84.0 percent from the free throw line this year. Up from 69.3 percent last season.
- 'Dons have made 10 or more 3-pointers in a game 10 times this year.
- The 'Dons have made 10 or more 3-pointers in a game 10 times this year.
- The 'Dons are receiving votes in the latest CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll.
SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE
Fort Wayne went 1-1 at the New Orleans Shootout last week. The 'Dons defeated Liberty 75-64 in the first contest of the event. The 'Dons never trailed in the game as Jax Levitch connected on four 3-pointers. The 'Dons fell in the title game the next day to Louisiana Tech 85-76. It was a two-point game with three minutes left before the Bulldogs went on a 7-0 run to seal the contest. Bryson Scott had 27 points in the loss. Fort Wayne's performance at the New Orleans Shootout came after a 92-72 victory at Indiana on Dec. 18.
ON THE INDIANA WIN...
- The 22-point lead the 'Dons had over Indiana at one point is the largest lead they have earned against a Division I opponent this year.
- Fort Wayne made 17 3-pointers. It tied for the fourth most 3-pointers in a game in program history during the Division era (2001 – present). 'Dons also made 17 this year against Delaware State and at Omaha (Jan. 16, 2016) and vs. Manchester (Nov. 21, 2007). It also tied a record for most 3-pointers by an opponent at Assembly Hall.
- Dylan Carl made 4-of-5 3-point attempts in the contest, for a career-high 14 points.
UP NEXT
Fort Wayne hosts Concordia on Saturday (Dec. 30) at 4:30 p.m. It will be part of a doubleheader at Gates. The women host Western Illinois at 2 p.m. in their Summit League opener. Students in grades K-6 can show a report card with an A in any class at the box office and receive a free ticket.
KONCHAR CAREER STEALS
John Konchar is in fourth place in Fort Wayne career history with 164 steals. Next up on the list is third place Bruce Roland (1986-89) who totaled 210 steals. Konchar's total is also 11th among all active NCAA Division I players.
FROM THE FLOOR IN HIS CAREER
John Konchar owns a career 58.5 percent field goal percentage. His mark is 18th among all active players in the nation.
KONCHAR ON THE BOARDS IN HIS CAREER
John Konchar is averaging 8.9 rebounds per game in his career. That total is ninth among all active NCAA Division I players. If he finished his career with that average, he would rank fifth all-time in Summit League history for the statistic.
CAREER THREE FOR KONCHAR
John Konchar's career 47.3 percent total from beyond the arc is fourth among all active Division I players.
DOUBLE TROUBLE
John Konchar has 33 career double-doubles. Only four current players in the nation have more career double-doubles. Angel Delgado (Seton Hall, 59), James Thompson IV (Eastern Michigan, 48), Rokas Gustys (Hofstra, 39) and Jordan Murphy (Minnesota, 35) rank above Konchar. Both Delgado and Gustys are seniors this season. Thompson IV and Murphy like Konchar, are juniors.
STEALING THINGS THIS YEAR
John Konchar owns 38 steals on the season. It is the sixth most in the NCAA this year. His 2.53 steals per game ranks 13th in the nation. Bryson Scott is ninth in the nation with 32 total steals.
GREAT SCOTT
Bryson Scott is averaging a Summit League best 22.7 points per game, 13th best in the nation. Scott's 341 total points on the season ranks second in the nation. Only conference foe Mike Daum of South Dakota State has recorded more points in the nation this year (344). Scott's 108 made field goals this year ranks fourth in the nation.
SCOTT AT THE LINE
Bryson Scott has made 100-of-119 attempts from the free throw line this year. His made total (100) ranks second in the nation. His 119 attempts are fifth in the nation. He has four performances this season of 10 made free throws in a game.
TAKE IT AWAY NOW
Fort Wayne is eight in the nation in total steals (130) and 22nd in the country in turnovers forced (17.3).
34 TIMES TWO
Bryson Scott scored 34 points against Detroit Mercy on Nov. 28 and also against Stetson on Dec. 16. His 34 points were the most by a 'Don since Max Landis scored 44 at South Dakota on Feb. 4, 2016. Scott's 34 points also marked the most by a 'Don in a home game since Tyler Best scored 35 against Longwood in an overtime contest on Jan. 5, 2006.
30 FOR SCOTT
Bryson Scott now owns four 30-point games this season. In Fort Wayne's Division I era (2001 - present) the record for career 30-point games is Frank Gaines with seven. He recorded five during the 2011-12 season alone.
BRYSON SCOTT WITH TWO POTW
Bryson Scott has been named Summit League Player of the Week twice this season. He earned the honor on Dec. 4 after averaging 26.0 points in wins over Detroit Mercy, IU Kokomo and SIUE. He first picked up the award on Nov. 13 after scoring 31 points at Oakland.
PRO 'DONS
A pair of Mastodons from last season's squad are playing professionally. Mo Evans is playing in Hungary and Brent Calhoun is in Spain.
1,000 FOR KONCHAR
John Konchar passed the 1,000 point total against ETSU. He ranks eighth all-time in career scoring at Fort Wayne with 1,137 points.
SCOTT'S 1,000
Combined with the 291 points he scored at Purdue, Bryson Scott owns 1,164 career points. He eclipsed the 1,000 point mark with a jumper in the paint against IU Kokomo.
FROM WAY DOWNTOWN
Fort Wayne is fifth in the nation in total 3-pointers made (159) and 24th in 3-pointers per game (10.6). They are fourth in the country in 3-pointers attempted (423).
#3Nation
Dubbed #3Nation the last few seasons, Fort Wayne is actually shooting more 3-pointers this season. With 45.2 percent of field goal attempts this year being 3-pointers, that is up from 41.2 percent last year and 42.8 percent in 2015-16. The 'Dons are making 10.6 3-pointers per game this season. Last year they made 10.7 per game. They connected on 10.4 in 2015-16.
10=3
Of the 12 active players on the roster, 10 Mastodons have made a 3-pointer this season.
AT HOME, IN NON-LEAGUE PLAY
Fort Wayne has won 20 consecutive home non-league games. The last time the Mastodons lost a non-league game at home was Dec. 30, 2014 against Cal Poly 71-57. The streak includes Fort Wayne's victory over Ball State in the CIT last season.
LOU HENSON AWARD WATCH LIST
John Konchar was named to the Preseason Watch List for CollegeInsider.com's Lou Henson Award. The Lou Henson Award is presented annually to the nation's top Division I mid-major player.
20 WINS AGAIN
Fort Wayne won 20 games last season. It was their third 20-win season in four years. It also marked their second consecutive 20-win season, which is a first for the program as an NCAA Division I squad. Only once previously in program history, 1988-89 & 1989-90, have the 'Dons won 20 games in consecutive seasons.
ONLY TWO
Fort Wayne and Valparaiso are the only two NCAA Division I men's basketball programs in the state of Indiana that have advanced to the postseason each of the last four years.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
The Mastodons have attained an overall home record of 120-40 in Fort Wayne since 2006-07. The 'Dons are 72-23 in home games played at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and 48-17 in home games played on campus at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
When: Thursday, Dec. 28 | 7:00 PM ET
Where: Gates Sports Center (1,800) | Fort Wayne, Ind.
All-Time Series: Fort Wayne leads 1-0
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM
Talent: Brett Rump, Link
Live Stats: Link
Live Video: Link
Game Notes (PDF): Fort Wayne | Olivet
SCOUTING THE COMETS
The 4-4 Comets hit the court on Thursday after last playing Dec. 17, in a 78-75 victory over Simpson. Jalen Adams is averaging 26.4 points per game. Tracy Edmond is scoring 19.8 a contest. The NCAA Division III member Comets are scoring 86.9 points per game while surrendering 88.9.
THE SERIES
Fort Wayne holds the all-time series lead at 1-0, with a 115-60 victory last season on Jan. 9, 2017. Fort Wayne set school records for single game 3-pointers (21) and assists (35) in the win. The two clubs have also played exhibitions in 2008, 2010 and 2014.
'DONS AND ENDS
- John Konchar has 21 assists and only four turnovers in the last three games.
- Bryson Scott is shooting 84.0 percent from the free throw line this year. Up from 69.3 percent last season.
- 'Dons have made 10 or more 3-pointers in a game 10 times this year.
- The 'Dons have made 10 or more 3-pointers in a game 10 times this year.
- The 'Dons are receiving votes in the latest CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll.
SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE
Fort Wayne went 1-1 at the New Orleans Shootout last week. The 'Dons defeated Liberty 75-64 in the first contest of the event. The 'Dons never trailed in the game as Jax Levitch connected on four 3-pointers. The 'Dons fell in the title game the next day to Louisiana Tech 85-76. It was a two-point game with three minutes left before the Bulldogs went on a 7-0 run to seal the contest. Bryson Scott had 27 points in the loss. Fort Wayne's performance at the New Orleans Shootout came after a 92-72 victory at Indiana on Dec. 18.
ON THE INDIANA WIN...
- The 22-point lead the 'Dons had over Indiana at one point is the largest lead they have earned against a Division I opponent this year.
- Fort Wayne made 17 3-pointers. It tied for the fourth most 3-pointers in a game in program history during the Division era (2001 – present). 'Dons also made 17 this year against Delaware State and at Omaha (Jan. 16, 2016) and vs. Manchester (Nov. 21, 2007). It also tied a record for most 3-pointers by an opponent at Assembly Hall.
- Dylan Carl made 4-of-5 3-point attempts in the contest, for a career-high 14 points.
UP NEXT
Fort Wayne hosts Concordia on Saturday (Dec. 30) at 4:30 p.m. It will be part of a doubleheader at Gates. The women host Western Illinois at 2 p.m. in their Summit League opener. Students in grades K-6 can show a report card with an A in any class at the box office and receive a free ticket.
KONCHAR CAREER STEALS
John Konchar is in fourth place in Fort Wayne career history with 164 steals. Next up on the list is third place Bruce Roland (1986-89) who totaled 210 steals. Konchar's total is also 11th among all active NCAA Division I players.
FROM THE FLOOR IN HIS CAREER
John Konchar owns a career 58.5 percent field goal percentage. His mark is 18th among all active players in the nation.
KONCHAR ON THE BOARDS IN HIS CAREER
John Konchar is averaging 8.9 rebounds per game in his career. That total is ninth among all active NCAA Division I players. If he finished his career with that average, he would rank fifth all-time in Summit League history for the statistic.
CAREER THREE FOR KONCHAR
John Konchar's career 47.3 percent total from beyond the arc is fourth among all active Division I players.
DOUBLE TROUBLE
John Konchar has 33 career double-doubles. Only four current players in the nation have more career double-doubles. Angel Delgado (Seton Hall, 59), James Thompson IV (Eastern Michigan, 48), Rokas Gustys (Hofstra, 39) and Jordan Murphy (Minnesota, 35) rank above Konchar. Both Delgado and Gustys are seniors this season. Thompson IV and Murphy like Konchar, are juniors.
STEALING THINGS THIS YEAR
John Konchar owns 38 steals on the season. It is the sixth most in the NCAA this year. His 2.53 steals per game ranks 13th in the nation. Bryson Scott is ninth in the nation with 32 total steals.
GREAT SCOTT
Bryson Scott is averaging a Summit League best 22.7 points per game, 13th best in the nation. Scott's 341 total points on the season ranks second in the nation. Only conference foe Mike Daum of South Dakota State has recorded more points in the nation this year (344). Scott's 108 made field goals this year ranks fourth in the nation.
SCOTT AT THE LINE
Bryson Scott has made 100-of-119 attempts from the free throw line this year. His made total (100) ranks second in the nation. His 119 attempts are fifth in the nation. He has four performances this season of 10 made free throws in a game.
TAKE IT AWAY NOW
Fort Wayne is eight in the nation in total steals (130) and 22nd in the country in turnovers forced (17.3).
34 TIMES TWO
Bryson Scott scored 34 points against Detroit Mercy on Nov. 28 and also against Stetson on Dec. 16. His 34 points were the most by a 'Don since Max Landis scored 44 at South Dakota on Feb. 4, 2016. Scott's 34 points also marked the most by a 'Don in a home game since Tyler Best scored 35 against Longwood in an overtime contest on Jan. 5, 2006.
30 FOR SCOTT
Bryson Scott now owns four 30-point games this season. In Fort Wayne's Division I era (2001 - present) the record for career 30-point games is Frank Gaines with seven. He recorded five during the 2011-12 season alone.
BRYSON SCOTT WITH TWO POTW
Bryson Scott has been named Summit League Player of the Week twice this season. He earned the honor on Dec. 4 after averaging 26.0 points in wins over Detroit Mercy, IU Kokomo and SIUE. He first picked up the award on Nov. 13 after scoring 31 points at Oakland.
PRO 'DONS
A pair of Mastodons from last season's squad are playing professionally. Mo Evans is playing in Hungary and Brent Calhoun is in Spain.
1,000 FOR KONCHAR
John Konchar passed the 1,000 point total against ETSU. He ranks eighth all-time in career scoring at Fort Wayne with 1,137 points.
SCOTT'S 1,000
Combined with the 291 points he scored at Purdue, Bryson Scott owns 1,164 career points. He eclipsed the 1,000 point mark with a jumper in the paint against IU Kokomo.
FROM WAY DOWNTOWN
Fort Wayne is fifth in the nation in total 3-pointers made (159) and 24th in 3-pointers per game (10.6). They are fourth in the country in 3-pointers attempted (423).
#3Nation
Dubbed #3Nation the last few seasons, Fort Wayne is actually shooting more 3-pointers this season. With 45.2 percent of field goal attempts this year being 3-pointers, that is up from 41.2 percent last year and 42.8 percent in 2015-16. The 'Dons are making 10.6 3-pointers per game this season. Last year they made 10.7 per game. They connected on 10.4 in 2015-16.
10=3
Of the 12 active players on the roster, 10 Mastodons have made a 3-pointer this season.
AT HOME, IN NON-LEAGUE PLAY
Fort Wayne has won 20 consecutive home non-league games. The last time the Mastodons lost a non-league game at home was Dec. 30, 2014 against Cal Poly 71-57. The streak includes Fort Wayne's victory over Ball State in the CIT last season.
LOU HENSON AWARD WATCH LIST
John Konchar was named to the Preseason Watch List for CollegeInsider.com's Lou Henson Award. The Lou Henson Award is presented annually to the nation's top Division I mid-major player.
20 WINS AGAIN
Fort Wayne won 20 games last season. It was their third 20-win season in four years. It also marked their second consecutive 20-win season, which is a first for the program as an NCAA Division I squad. Only once previously in program history, 1988-89 & 1989-90, have the 'Dons won 20 games in consecutive seasons.
ONLY TWO
Fort Wayne and Valparaiso are the only two NCAA Division I men's basketball programs in the state of Indiana that have advanced to the postseason each of the last four years.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
The Mastodons have attained an overall home record of 120-40 in Fort Wayne since 2006-07. The 'Dons are 72-23 in home games played at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and 48-17 in home games played on campus at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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