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Women's Basketball Hosts Southeast Missouri on Thursday
11/20/2019 11:43:00 AM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball returns home for a game against Southeast Missouri on Thursday (Nov. 21). The game will tip at 7 p.m. in the Gates Sports Center.
Game Day Information
When: Thursday, November 21 | 7 p.m.
Where: Gates Sports Center | Fort Wayne, Indiana
Live Stats: Purdue Fort Wayne Live Stats
Video: YouTube
Play-by-Play: Mike Maahs
Series History: Series tied 1-1
Last Meeting: W, 90-87 | 2/12/03 | Fort Wayne, Indiana
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | SEMO
Know Your Foe
Southeast Missouri is 3-1 coming into its game with Purdue Fort Wayne. The Redhawks dropped their most recent game at Eastern Michigan 69-64. Carrie Shephard and Tesia Thompson are leading the team with 21.8 and 17.7 points per game. The Redhawks have wins over Missouri St. Louis, Evansville and Arkansas State.
The Series
The Mastodons and Redhawks have only played twice in the series history, with the last game coming in 2003. The Mastodons won that contest 90-87 in overtime in Fort Wayne.
No Threes for You
The Mastodons rank second in the Summit League in 3-point defense this season, allowing opponents to shoot just 28.1 percent from behind the arc. Most recently, this included holding Akron to 23.5 percent from 3-point land.
Steals, Steals, Steals
The Mastodons are second in the Summit League and 13th in the country in steals this season, nabbing 51 through five games.
That's a Lot of Minutes!
Three Mastodons are the three players in the Summit League with the most minutes so far this year. Anna Lappenküper has played 178:50, Hannah Albrecht has played 173:55, and Riley Ott has played 161:24. Lappenküper is sixth in the nation in total time on the court. Shayla Sellers is 11th in the Summit League in minutes with 142:02.
I Gotta Stealing
Anna Lappenküper and Shayla Sellers rank second and third in the Summit League in steals this season. Between the two of them, they have a combined 23 steals.
Block Machine
Sh'Toya Sanders is fourth in the Summit League and 46th in the country in blocked shots this season. She has eight blocks through five games, four of which came against Ball State.
Career-High Rebounding Night
Sh'Toya Sanders pulled down a career-high 14 rebounds against Ball State on November 12. She snagged four offensive boards and 10 defensive.
That Defense Though!
In the Mastodons' game against UIC, Purdue Fort Wayne held the Flames to a single made field goal in the first half of play. The 'Dons kept UIC to just two points in the first quarter, and only eight in the first half.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons dropped a neutral contest against Kent State 75-67. Anna Lappenküper dropped a career-high 22 points on 10 of 17 shooting.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will host another home contest against Heidelberg on Sunday (Nov. 24) at 12:30 p.m. It will be the first of a doubleheader with the men's team. They will welcome Ohio Northern with a 3 p.m. tip.
Game Day Information
When: Thursday, November 21 | 7 p.m.
Where: Gates Sports Center | Fort Wayne, Indiana
Live Stats: Purdue Fort Wayne Live Stats
Video: YouTube
Play-by-Play: Mike Maahs
Series History: Series tied 1-1
Last Meeting: W, 90-87 | 2/12/03 | Fort Wayne, Indiana
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | SEMO
Know Your Foe
Southeast Missouri is 3-1 coming into its game with Purdue Fort Wayne. The Redhawks dropped their most recent game at Eastern Michigan 69-64. Carrie Shephard and Tesia Thompson are leading the team with 21.8 and 17.7 points per game. The Redhawks have wins over Missouri St. Louis, Evansville and Arkansas State.
The Series
The Mastodons and Redhawks have only played twice in the series history, with the last game coming in 2003. The Mastodons won that contest 90-87 in overtime in Fort Wayne.
No Threes for You
The Mastodons rank second in the Summit League in 3-point defense this season, allowing opponents to shoot just 28.1 percent from behind the arc. Most recently, this included holding Akron to 23.5 percent from 3-point land.
Steals, Steals, Steals
The Mastodons are second in the Summit League and 13th in the country in steals this season, nabbing 51 through five games.
That's a Lot of Minutes!
Three Mastodons are the three players in the Summit League with the most minutes so far this year. Anna Lappenküper has played 178:50, Hannah Albrecht has played 173:55, and Riley Ott has played 161:24. Lappenküper is sixth in the nation in total time on the court. Shayla Sellers is 11th in the Summit League in minutes with 142:02.
I Gotta Stealing
Anna Lappenküper and Shayla Sellers rank second and third in the Summit League in steals this season. Between the two of them, they have a combined 23 steals.
Block Machine
Sh'Toya Sanders is fourth in the Summit League and 46th in the country in blocked shots this season. She has eight blocks through five games, four of which came against Ball State.
Career-High Rebounding Night
Sh'Toya Sanders pulled down a career-high 14 rebounds against Ball State on November 12. She snagged four offensive boards and 10 defensive.
That Defense Though!
In the Mastodons' game against UIC, Purdue Fort Wayne held the Flames to a single made field goal in the first half of play. The 'Dons kept UIC to just two points in the first quarter, and only eight in the first half.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons dropped a neutral contest against Kent State 75-67. Anna Lappenküper dropped a career-high 22 points on 10 of 17 shooting.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will host another home contest against Heidelberg on Sunday (Nov. 24) at 12:30 p.m. It will be the first of a doubleheader with the men's team. They will welcome Ohio Northern with a 3 p.m. tip.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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