Thursday, November 7
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Manchester
DeMierre Black
Home Portion of 2019-20 Season Starts On Thursday With Manchester
11/6/2019 3:16:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Mastodons hit the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum court on Thursday (Nov. 7) against Manchester.
What: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (0-1) vs. Manchester Spartans (0-0)
When: Thursday, November 7 | 7 p.m.
Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | Fort Wayne, Ind.
All-Time Series: Purdue Fort Wayne leads 6-3
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM
Talent: Brett Rump Listen
Television: CN81
Talent: John Nolan, Jeff Parrish
Online Video: www.YouTube.com/GoMastodons
Game Notes (PDF): Purdue Fort Wayne | Manchester
KNOW YOUR FOE
Manchester is directed by first-year coach Nate Conley. Junior forward CJ Hampton was named a "Player to Watch" by the HCAC this season. Hampton started 21 games as a sophomore and averaged 9.6 points per game and 6.6 rebounds per game. Hampton shot 78.1 percent (57-73) from the foul line last year.
THE SERIES
The 'Dons lead the all-time series 6-3. The two clubs played last year with the Mastodons winning 111-65. Purdue Fort Wayne has won the last six meetings with Manchester's victories coming in 1978, 1980 and 1981.
FOR (HOME) OPENERS
The Mastodons are 5-0 in home openers under Jon Coffman.
ON THE OPENER vS UNLV
• Jarred Godfrey scored a career-high 24 points on 10-of-17 shooting with three assists, three steals and two rebounds while committing no turnovers.
• The Mastodons shot 75 percent (18-of-24) from the floor in the second half.
• Brian Patrick (8), Deonte Billups (8), DeMierre Black (8) all scored their first points as a Mastodon.
• The Mastodons recorded 10 steals. The Mastodons forced 10 or more steals in a game eight times last year.
• The Mastodons bench outscored UNLV 16-10.
• The 'Dons had 38 points in the paint.
A UNIQUE DOUBLEHEADER
Thursday will be a busy day for the Purdue Fort Wayne Athletic Department. The women's basketball team will host UIC at 11 a.m. at Gates. Then the men will play Manchester at 7 p.m. at the Coliseum. The women's game will be the eighth annual Fitness Day for elementary schools in the Fort Wayne area. The kids attending will be invited to participate in physical activities planned from different programs at Purdue Fort Wayne. More than 1,000 elementary students are expected to arrive at Gates at 9:15, and will participate in yoga, exercise minutes and a fitness obstacle.
STUDENTS LOVE T-SHIRTS
The first 50 Students to take the shuttle from Student Housing to the game with Manchester will get a FREE T-shirt! The shuttle will start at 6 p.m.
NEARING TRIPLE DIGITS
Head coach Jon Coffman owns a 96-69 record. He has the most wins in the NCAA Division I era (2001 to present) in program history. Only Andy Piazza has more wins on the Mastodon bench. Piazza went 142-108 from 1987-96 when the 'Dons were a member of NCAA Division II.
YEAH... BUT...
The 'Dons do not return an All-Summit League First Team, Second Team or Honorable Mention selection this season. But... the last time the 'Dons didn't return an all-league performer was 2015-16... and all the 'Dons did that year was win the Summit League Regular Season Championship.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
The Mastodons have attained an overall home record of 138-48 in Fort Wayne since 2006-07. The 'Dons are 84-27 in home games played at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and 54-21 in home games played on campus at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center.
SMART TOO
In the latest Graduation Success Rate scores released by the NCAA in October, men's basketball earned a 92. It tied with Notre Dame for third best in the state of Indiana among men's hoops programs.
A BIT ON THE NEW GUYS
Jalin Wimberly and DeMierre Black were both named to the Honorable Mention list of 2019's www.JucoRecruiting.com's Top 100 Ranking.
FOR THE KIDS
Each year in October the Mastodons host a kids basketball clinic with the other two college basketball programs in Fort Wayne (Saint Francis and Indiana Tech). The proceeds from the one day camp benefit the American Cancer Society. This year over 100 kids attended the camp.
NATIONALLY SPEAKING
Freshman Chase Johnston scored 2,605 points and made 546 3-pointers during his prep career at Westminster Academy in Boca Raton, Florida. His 546 3-pointers set a new national record for made 3-pointers in a high school career.
FINAL SUMMIT
The 2019-20 campaign will be the final for the Mastodons in the Summit League. Next season the Mastodons will join the Horizon League. The longest trip in the Horizon League, Green Bay at six hours, will match the shortest trip for the Mastodons in the Summit League (Western Illinois). The Mastodons joined the Summit League in 2007-08 making the 2019-20 season a 13-year run
LONG DISTANCE INFORMATION, GIVE ME MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Following last season's historic campaign, John Konchar earned a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. He will spend the majority of the 2019-20 season with the G-League Memphis Hustle but he can spend a maximum of 45 days on the NBA roster.
JUST HOLBA SECOND
• Matt Holba was named to the 2019-20 All-Summit League Preseason Second Team.
• Matt Holba was named to the 2018-19 All-Summit League Newcomer Team.
• Matt Holba had 17 games with three or more made 3-pointers last year.
• Last year Matt Holba ranked 16th in the Summit League for total points (386). Among returners in 2019-20 in the league, he ranks fifth.
• Matt Holba made two buzzer beaters last year, making 3-pointers against Cleveland State and Oral Roberts.
• Last year the Mastodons were 9-2 when Matt Holba scored 15 or more points.
'DONS AND ENDS
• Jarred Godfrey led the team in scoring in three games last season.
• Dylan Carl had double digit points in nine games last season.
• Jarred Godfrey had nine games with double-digit points last season.
• Marcus DeBerry had seven games with three or more made 3-pointers last season.
• Last year the Mastodons shot .379 from behind the arc.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
What: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (0-1) vs. Manchester Spartans (0-0)
When: Thursday, November 7 | 7 p.m.
Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | Fort Wayne, Ind.
All-Time Series: Purdue Fort Wayne leads 6-3
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM
Talent: Brett Rump Listen
Television: CN81
Talent: John Nolan, Jeff Parrish
Online Video: www.YouTube.com/GoMastodons
Game Notes (PDF): Purdue Fort Wayne | Manchester
KNOW YOUR FOE
Manchester is directed by first-year coach Nate Conley. Junior forward CJ Hampton was named a "Player to Watch" by the HCAC this season. Hampton started 21 games as a sophomore and averaged 9.6 points per game and 6.6 rebounds per game. Hampton shot 78.1 percent (57-73) from the foul line last year.
THE SERIES
The 'Dons lead the all-time series 6-3. The two clubs played last year with the Mastodons winning 111-65. Purdue Fort Wayne has won the last six meetings with Manchester's victories coming in 1978, 1980 and 1981.
FOR (HOME) OPENERS
The Mastodons are 5-0 in home openers under Jon Coffman.
ON THE OPENER vS UNLV
• Jarred Godfrey scored a career-high 24 points on 10-of-17 shooting with three assists, three steals and two rebounds while committing no turnovers.
• The Mastodons shot 75 percent (18-of-24) from the floor in the second half.
• Brian Patrick (8), Deonte Billups (8), DeMierre Black (8) all scored their first points as a Mastodon.
• The Mastodons recorded 10 steals. The Mastodons forced 10 or more steals in a game eight times last year.
• The Mastodons bench outscored UNLV 16-10.
• The 'Dons had 38 points in the paint.
A UNIQUE DOUBLEHEADER
Thursday will be a busy day for the Purdue Fort Wayne Athletic Department. The women's basketball team will host UIC at 11 a.m. at Gates. Then the men will play Manchester at 7 p.m. at the Coliseum. The women's game will be the eighth annual Fitness Day for elementary schools in the Fort Wayne area. The kids attending will be invited to participate in physical activities planned from different programs at Purdue Fort Wayne. More than 1,000 elementary students are expected to arrive at Gates at 9:15, and will participate in yoga, exercise minutes and a fitness obstacle.
STUDENTS LOVE T-SHIRTS
The first 50 Students to take the shuttle from Student Housing to the game with Manchester will get a FREE T-shirt! The shuttle will start at 6 p.m.
NEARING TRIPLE DIGITS
Head coach Jon Coffman owns a 96-69 record. He has the most wins in the NCAA Division I era (2001 to present) in program history. Only Andy Piazza has more wins on the Mastodon bench. Piazza went 142-108 from 1987-96 when the 'Dons were a member of NCAA Division II.
YEAH... BUT...
The 'Dons do not return an All-Summit League First Team, Second Team or Honorable Mention selection this season. But... the last time the 'Dons didn't return an all-league performer was 2015-16... and all the 'Dons did that year was win the Summit League Regular Season Championship.
NO PLACE LIKE HOME
The Mastodons have attained an overall home record of 138-48 in Fort Wayne since 2006-07. The 'Dons are 84-27 in home games played at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum and 54-21 in home games played on campus at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center.
SMART TOO
In the latest Graduation Success Rate scores released by the NCAA in October, men's basketball earned a 92. It tied with Notre Dame for third best in the state of Indiana among men's hoops programs.
A BIT ON THE NEW GUYS
Jalin Wimberly and DeMierre Black were both named to the Honorable Mention list of 2019's www.JucoRecruiting.com's Top 100 Ranking.
FOR THE KIDS
Each year in October the Mastodons host a kids basketball clinic with the other two college basketball programs in Fort Wayne (Saint Francis and Indiana Tech). The proceeds from the one day camp benefit the American Cancer Society. This year over 100 kids attended the camp.
NATIONALLY SPEAKING
Freshman Chase Johnston scored 2,605 points and made 546 3-pointers during his prep career at Westminster Academy in Boca Raton, Florida. His 546 3-pointers set a new national record for made 3-pointers in a high school career.
FINAL SUMMIT
The 2019-20 campaign will be the final for the Mastodons in the Summit League. Next season the Mastodons will join the Horizon League. The longest trip in the Horizon League, Green Bay at six hours, will match the shortest trip for the Mastodons in the Summit League (Western Illinois). The Mastodons joined the Summit League in 2007-08 making the 2019-20 season a 13-year run
LONG DISTANCE INFORMATION, GIVE ME MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
Following last season's historic campaign, John Konchar earned a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. He will spend the majority of the 2019-20 season with the G-League Memphis Hustle but he can spend a maximum of 45 days on the NBA roster.
JUST HOLBA SECOND
• Matt Holba was named to the 2019-20 All-Summit League Preseason Second Team.
• Matt Holba was named to the 2018-19 All-Summit League Newcomer Team.
• Matt Holba had 17 games with three or more made 3-pointers last year.
• Last year Matt Holba ranked 16th in the Summit League for total points (386). Among returners in 2019-20 in the league, he ranks fifth.
• Matt Holba made two buzzer beaters last year, making 3-pointers against Cleveland State and Oral Roberts.
• Last year the Mastodons were 9-2 when Matt Holba scored 15 or more points.
'DONS AND ENDS
• Jarred Godfrey led the team in scoring in three games last season.
• Dylan Carl had double digit points in nine games last season.
• Jarred Godfrey had nine games with double-digit points last season.
• Marcus DeBerry had seven games with three or more made 3-pointers last season.
• Last year the Mastodons shot .379 from behind the arc.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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