Thursday, January 9
Macomb, Ill.
8 PM ET
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Western Illinois
Hannah Hess
Photo by: Ben Mikesell
Mastodon Women's Hoops Will Play Western Illinois on Thursday
1/8/2020 10:33:00 AM | Women's Basketball
MACOMB, Ill. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball will head into Macomb, Illinois for one last Summit League game at Western Illinois on Thursday, January 9. The game will tip at 8 p.m. ET.
Game Day Information
When: Thursday, January 9 | 8 p.m. ET
Where: Western Hall | Macomb, Ill.
Live Stats: Western Illinois Live Stats
Video: Western Illinois Video
Series History: Western Illinois leads 15-10
Last Meeting: 2/6/19 | L, 90-61 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Western Illinois
Know Your Foe
Western Illinois will welcome Purdue Fort Wayne for the first of their three-game homestand in Summit League play. The Leathernecks are 7-9, 1-2 in League play after dropping a pair to South Dakota and South Dakota State, but defeating North Dakota State in double-overtime. Olivia Kaufmann leads WIU with 15.9 points per game on 39.8 percent shooting.
The Series
Western Illinois leads the series 15-10, but has won the last 10 matchups. Purdue Fort Wayne's last win came in 2014, when the 'Dons defeated the Leathernecks 99-92 by shooting 58.9 percent. Now Mastodon assistant coach Haley Seibert had 26 points in that contest.
10 Under 50
The Mastodons have held 10 out of their 13 opponents to under 50 percent from the floor. The 'Dons held UIC to the lowest output of an opponent this season at 32.7 percent.
Best Offensive Day Since???
Purdue Fort Wayne's game at North Dakota featured the best offense for the Mastodons since December 8, 2017. The Mastodons scored 85 points against the Fighting Hawks with a 55.6 percent shooting night, which were both best against Division I opponents since scoring 91 points on 70.8 percent shooting against Eastern Illinois in 2017.
Dropping Dimes
Hannah Albrecht had a career-high nine assists in the Mastodons' game at North Dakota. Her previous high was six, which she had set twice, but Albrecht passed that before halftime, as she had seven before the break. Her nine was the most since Sierra Bell had nine last season.
Free Throws Are Free
Purdue Fort Wayne is top-50 in the country in free throw percentage, cashing in on 74 percent of their trips to the charity stripe. The Mastodons are fourth in the Summit League in that category, but only 3.0 percent behind Denver who leads the League.
South Dakota's Low Output
RV/No. 22 South Dakota only scored 62 points against Purdue Fort Wayne on New Year's Day, which was the second-fewest points the Coyotes have scored in a game this season. They only scored less in their 73-60 loss to No. 5 South Carolina on December 22. The Coyotes scored 104 against Denver on January 5.
We'll Take That Basketball, Thanks!
The Mastodons are second in the Summit League in steals per game this season, nabbing 8.8 per contest. The 'Dons have had double-digit steals in six games, including a season-high 14 at SIUE, and 11 at North Dakota.
Nine is Just Fine
Purdue Fort Wayne played nine players against North Dakota, which is just the third time that nine Mastodons have taken the floor in a game this season. The others were South Dakota and Eastern Michigan.
That's a Lot of Minutes!
Anna Lappenküper is eighth in the country and second in the Summit League in minutes played this season with 574:57. She is first in the League in minutes played per game at 36:53.
More Minutes Stuff...
Anna Lappenküper ranks 11th in program history in career minutes played. She has been on the court for 3,094 minutes in her four years in Fort Wayne. Her 36.5 minutes per outing this year is third in program history for a single season.
Albrecht... Bucket-Getter
Hannah Albrecht is leading the team in scoring this season at 15.0 points per game. The senior had a career-high 30 points against Evansville on December 13, passing the two previous previous career-highs from earlier this season. She had 22 points against Heidelberg on November 24, surpassing her previous high of 21 from 13 days earlier. She set that mark against Ball State.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne dropped a road game at North Dakota on Sunday (Jan. 5) despite its best offensive output of the season. The 'Dons scored 85 points, shot 55.6 percent from the floor and 55 percent from deep.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will play host to South Dakota State on Sunday (Jan. 12) for the Jackrabbits final trip to Fort Wayne in League play. SDSU is 11-6, 3-0 in the League.
Game Day Information
When: Thursday, January 9 | 8 p.m. ET
Where: Western Hall | Macomb, Ill.
Live Stats: Western Illinois Live Stats
Video: Western Illinois Video
Series History: Western Illinois leads 15-10
Last Meeting: 2/6/19 | L, 90-61 | Fort Wayne, Ind.
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Western Illinois
Know Your Foe
Western Illinois will welcome Purdue Fort Wayne for the first of their three-game homestand in Summit League play. The Leathernecks are 7-9, 1-2 in League play after dropping a pair to South Dakota and South Dakota State, but defeating North Dakota State in double-overtime. Olivia Kaufmann leads WIU with 15.9 points per game on 39.8 percent shooting.
The Series
Western Illinois leads the series 15-10, but has won the last 10 matchups. Purdue Fort Wayne's last win came in 2014, when the 'Dons defeated the Leathernecks 99-92 by shooting 58.9 percent. Now Mastodon assistant coach Haley Seibert had 26 points in that contest.
10 Under 50
The Mastodons have held 10 out of their 13 opponents to under 50 percent from the floor. The 'Dons held UIC to the lowest output of an opponent this season at 32.7 percent.
Best Offensive Day Since???
Purdue Fort Wayne's game at North Dakota featured the best offense for the Mastodons since December 8, 2017. The Mastodons scored 85 points against the Fighting Hawks with a 55.6 percent shooting night, which were both best against Division I opponents since scoring 91 points on 70.8 percent shooting against Eastern Illinois in 2017.
Dropping Dimes
Hannah Albrecht had a career-high nine assists in the Mastodons' game at North Dakota. Her previous high was six, which she had set twice, but Albrecht passed that before halftime, as she had seven before the break. Her nine was the most since Sierra Bell had nine last season.
Free Throws Are Free
Purdue Fort Wayne is top-50 in the country in free throw percentage, cashing in on 74 percent of their trips to the charity stripe. The Mastodons are fourth in the Summit League in that category, but only 3.0 percent behind Denver who leads the League.
South Dakota's Low Output
RV/No. 22 South Dakota only scored 62 points against Purdue Fort Wayne on New Year's Day, which was the second-fewest points the Coyotes have scored in a game this season. They only scored less in their 73-60 loss to No. 5 South Carolina on December 22. The Coyotes scored 104 against Denver on January 5.
We'll Take That Basketball, Thanks!
The Mastodons are second in the Summit League in steals per game this season, nabbing 8.8 per contest. The 'Dons have had double-digit steals in six games, including a season-high 14 at SIUE, and 11 at North Dakota.
Nine is Just Fine
Purdue Fort Wayne played nine players against North Dakota, which is just the third time that nine Mastodons have taken the floor in a game this season. The others were South Dakota and Eastern Michigan.
That's a Lot of Minutes!
Anna Lappenküper is eighth in the country and second in the Summit League in minutes played this season with 574:57. She is first in the League in minutes played per game at 36:53.
More Minutes Stuff...
Anna Lappenküper ranks 11th in program history in career minutes played. She has been on the court for 3,094 minutes in her four years in Fort Wayne. Her 36.5 minutes per outing this year is third in program history for a single season.
Albrecht... Bucket-Getter
Hannah Albrecht is leading the team in scoring this season at 15.0 points per game. The senior had a career-high 30 points against Evansville on December 13, passing the two previous previous career-highs from earlier this season. She had 22 points against Heidelberg on November 24, surpassing her previous high of 21 from 13 days earlier. She set that mark against Ball State.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne dropped a road game at North Dakota on Sunday (Jan. 5) despite its best offensive output of the season. The 'Dons scored 85 points, shot 55.6 percent from the floor and 55 percent from deep.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will play host to South Dakota State on Sunday (Jan. 12) for the Jackrabbits final trip to Fort Wayne in League play. SDSU is 11-6, 3-0 in the League.
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