Saturday, January 11
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
South Dakota State
DeMierre Black
Photo by: Andre Hollis
'Dons Welcome South Dakota State on Saturday Night
1/10/2020 3:34:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - South Dakota State comes to Fort Wayne on Saturday for a Summit League men's basketball contest.
What: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (9-9, 2-1 Summit League) vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits (12-7, 3-1 Summit League)
When: Saturday, January 11 | 7:00 p.m.
Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | Fort Wayne, Ind.
All-Time Series: SDSU leads 19-13
Television: CN81
Talent: John Nolan, Jeff Parrish
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM
Talent: Brett Rump, Art Saltsberg Listen
Online Video: www.YouTube.com/GoMastodons
Game Notes (PDF): Purdue Fort Wayne | South Dakota State
KNOW YOUR FOE
South Dakota State comes to Fort Wayne without Mike Daum for the first time in four years. The three-time Summit League Player of the Year has graduated. But SDSU still features plenty of talent, as shown by their 3-1 mark in Summit League play. Douglas Wilson is averaging 17.8 points per contest. SDSU's only league loss came to Omaha.
THE SERIES
SDSU leads the all-time series 19-13. The 'Dons won in Fort Wayne last season by a score of 104-88. In fact, the 'Dons have taken the last 4-of-6 from SDSU in the Summit City.
'DONS AND ENDS
• Over the Mastodons' first three league games the 'Dons are +30 in rebounds.
• Purdue Fort Wayne has recorded double-digit offensive rebounds in eight straight games. It is the longest streak for the Mastodons since the 'Dons put nine double-digit offensive rebound games together in 2012-13.
• Six different Mastodons have led the team in scoring for a game (Jarred Godfrey, Brian Patrick, Dylan Carl, Marcus DeBerry, Matt Holba and DeMierre Black) this season.
• The 'Dons are second in the league in 3-pointers per contest (8.7).
• Deonte Billups has seven games this season with five or more rebounds, including five of his last seven games. He had a career-high seven rebounds vs. UIC. He is the first Mastodon freshman to grab seven rebounds in a game since Jax Levitch in 2017-18.
• Dylan Carl has 76 career blocks. He is in seventh place all-time in school history.The now Memphis Grizzly John Konchar had 78 blocks and is in sixth place.
• Dylan Carl has a pair of recent career highs. He had 19 points at North Dakota and 12 rebounds at Iowa State.
• Marcus DeBerry is averaging only 1.6 fouls per 40 minutes in his career, this includes his time at Northern Arizona and Purdue Fort Wayne.
• This season, Marcus DeBerry is being called for 1.38 fouls per 40 minutes. First in the league and 31st in the nation.
• The Mastodons' 75.0 percent shooting (18-of-24) in the second half against UNLV is the best half of shooting by a Summit League team this season.
ON THE WIU WIN
• Deonte Billups finished with a career-high 19 points.
• Jarred Godfrey recorded his second career double-double with 26 points and a career-high 13 rebounds.
• The Mastodons totaled 52 points in the paint. It is the most since the 'Dons recorded 52 points in the paint against Stetson on Dec. 16, 2017.
DEFENSE, DEFENSE
• The 'Dons are limiting opponents to 69.1 points per game this season. The last time the 'Dons finished a season limiting opponents to less than 70 points per game was in 2014-15 when foes averaged 67.1. The Division I era record for best opponent scoring average for the 'Dons was the 2012-13 squad that gave up 66.0 points per game.
• The 'Dons are second in the Summit League in points allowed per game. Only North Dakota State (63.9) ranks better.
• The Mastodons have held six opponents to 60 or fewer points this season.
• The 54 points the Mastodons allowed to Niagara earlier this year is the Mastodons' best defensive effort against a Division I opponent since allowing 51 to UIC on Nov. 18, 2017.
• Against Judson, the Mastodons allowed 11 points in the first half. It was the fewest points the Mastodons have allowed in a half since Judson scored 11 in each half against the Mastodons on Nov. 20, 2012.
• The 'Dons have six games of double-digit steals this season.
• The 'Dons lead the league in steals per game at 7.3.
IN GODFREY WE TRUST
• Jarred Godfrey's 299 points this season ranks 40th in the nation. It is the most of any freshman or sophomore in the Summit League and ranks 10th in the nation among freshmen and sophomores.
• Jarred Godfrey owns 522 career points, going over the 500-point total on Jan. 8 at Western Illinois.
• Jarred Godfrey picked up his first career Summit League Player of the Week honor on Dec. 2. He helped the 'Dons to wins over Niagara and Grand Canyon. He finished with a career-high 28 points against Grand Canyon.
• Jarred Godfrey is 1st in the Summit League in minutes per game (33.8).
• Jarred Godfrey is 3rd in the league in total points (299) and 4th in points per game (16.6).
• He is 5th in the league in assists (61).
• The Mastodons are 5-1 when Godfrey scores 20 points or more.
• Jarred Godfrey has two double-doubles on the season.
GETTING CLOSER TO 1,000
Marcus DeBerry owns 913 points in his career. This total combines his time at Northern Arizona and Purdue Fort Wayne.
IN THE RANKINGS
• Jarred Godfrey is 10th in the nation in total minutes (608).
• Jarred Godfrey is 25th in the nation in made field goals (111).
• Jarred Godfrey is 40th in the nation in total points (299).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 9th in 3-point field goal attempts (474).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 17th in made 3-pointers (156).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 20th in total rebounds (656).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 45th in total steals (131).
~ Feel the Rumble ~
What: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (9-9, 2-1 Summit League) vs. South Dakota State Jackrabbits (12-7, 3-1 Summit League)
When: Saturday, January 11 | 7:00 p.m.
Where: Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | Fort Wayne, Ind.
All-Time Series: SDSU leads 19-13
Television: CN81
Talent: John Nolan, Jeff Parrish
Radio: ESPN 1380 AM/100.9 FM
Talent: Brett Rump, Art Saltsberg Listen
Online Video: www.YouTube.com/GoMastodons
Game Notes (PDF): Purdue Fort Wayne | South Dakota State
KNOW YOUR FOE
South Dakota State comes to Fort Wayne without Mike Daum for the first time in four years. The three-time Summit League Player of the Year has graduated. But SDSU still features plenty of talent, as shown by their 3-1 mark in Summit League play. Douglas Wilson is averaging 17.8 points per contest. SDSU's only league loss came to Omaha.
THE SERIES
SDSU leads the all-time series 19-13. The 'Dons won in Fort Wayne last season by a score of 104-88. In fact, the 'Dons have taken the last 4-of-6 from SDSU in the Summit City.
'DONS AND ENDS
• Over the Mastodons' first three league games the 'Dons are +30 in rebounds.
• Purdue Fort Wayne has recorded double-digit offensive rebounds in eight straight games. It is the longest streak for the Mastodons since the 'Dons put nine double-digit offensive rebound games together in 2012-13.
• Six different Mastodons have led the team in scoring for a game (Jarred Godfrey, Brian Patrick, Dylan Carl, Marcus DeBerry, Matt Holba and DeMierre Black) this season.
• The 'Dons are second in the league in 3-pointers per contest (8.7).
• Deonte Billups has seven games this season with five or more rebounds, including five of his last seven games. He had a career-high seven rebounds vs. UIC. He is the first Mastodon freshman to grab seven rebounds in a game since Jax Levitch in 2017-18.
• Dylan Carl has 76 career blocks. He is in seventh place all-time in school history.The now Memphis Grizzly John Konchar had 78 blocks and is in sixth place.
• Dylan Carl has a pair of recent career highs. He had 19 points at North Dakota and 12 rebounds at Iowa State.
• Marcus DeBerry is averaging only 1.6 fouls per 40 minutes in his career, this includes his time at Northern Arizona and Purdue Fort Wayne.
• This season, Marcus DeBerry is being called for 1.38 fouls per 40 minutes. First in the league and 31st in the nation.
• The Mastodons' 75.0 percent shooting (18-of-24) in the second half against UNLV is the best half of shooting by a Summit League team this season.
ON THE WIU WIN
• Deonte Billups finished with a career-high 19 points.
• Jarred Godfrey recorded his second career double-double with 26 points and a career-high 13 rebounds.
• The Mastodons totaled 52 points in the paint. It is the most since the 'Dons recorded 52 points in the paint against Stetson on Dec. 16, 2017.
DEFENSE, DEFENSE
• The 'Dons are limiting opponents to 69.1 points per game this season. The last time the 'Dons finished a season limiting opponents to less than 70 points per game was in 2014-15 when foes averaged 67.1. The Division I era record for best opponent scoring average for the 'Dons was the 2012-13 squad that gave up 66.0 points per game.
• The 'Dons are second in the Summit League in points allowed per game. Only North Dakota State (63.9) ranks better.
• The Mastodons have held six opponents to 60 or fewer points this season.
• The 54 points the Mastodons allowed to Niagara earlier this year is the Mastodons' best defensive effort against a Division I opponent since allowing 51 to UIC on Nov. 18, 2017.
• Against Judson, the Mastodons allowed 11 points in the first half. It was the fewest points the Mastodons have allowed in a half since Judson scored 11 in each half against the Mastodons on Nov. 20, 2012.
• The 'Dons have six games of double-digit steals this season.
• The 'Dons lead the league in steals per game at 7.3.
IN GODFREY WE TRUST
• Jarred Godfrey's 299 points this season ranks 40th in the nation. It is the most of any freshman or sophomore in the Summit League and ranks 10th in the nation among freshmen and sophomores.
• Jarred Godfrey owns 522 career points, going over the 500-point total on Jan. 8 at Western Illinois.
• Jarred Godfrey picked up his first career Summit League Player of the Week honor on Dec. 2. He helped the 'Dons to wins over Niagara and Grand Canyon. He finished with a career-high 28 points against Grand Canyon.
• Jarred Godfrey is 1st in the Summit League in minutes per game (33.8).
• Jarred Godfrey is 3rd in the league in total points (299) and 4th in points per game (16.6).
• He is 5th in the league in assists (61).
• The Mastodons are 5-1 when Godfrey scores 20 points or more.
• Jarred Godfrey has two double-doubles on the season.
GETTING CLOSER TO 1,000
Marcus DeBerry owns 913 points in his career. This total combines his time at Northern Arizona and Purdue Fort Wayne.
IN THE RANKINGS
• Jarred Godfrey is 10th in the nation in total minutes (608).
• Jarred Godfrey is 25th in the nation in made field goals (111).
• Jarred Godfrey is 40th in the nation in total points (299).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 9th in 3-point field goal attempts (474).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 17th in made 3-pointers (156).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 20th in total rebounds (656).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 45th in total steals (131).
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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