Sunday, February 16
Brookings, S.D.
3 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
South Dakota State
Matt Havey
Photo by: Josh Gales
Men's Basketball Plays at South Dakota State on Sunday
2/15/2020 12:41:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BROOKINGS, S.D. - The Purdue Fort Wayne men's basketball team will head down I-29 to Brookings to face South Dakota State on Sunday afternoon. SDSU enters the game with a 22-game home win streak.
What: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (12-15, 5-7 Summit League) at South Dakota State Jackrabbits (19-8, 10-2 Summit League)
When: Sunday, February 16 | 3:00 p.m. ET
Where: Brookings, S.D. | Frost Arena.
All-Time Series: South Dakota State leads 20-13
Talent: Brett Rump Listen
Online Video: ESPN+
Game Notes (PDF): Purdue Fort Wayne | South Dakota State
KNOW YOUR FOE
South Dakota State hit the double-digit mark in league wins thanks to a win over Denver on Friday. At 10-2 the Jackrabbits are tied with NDSU for first place in the league. Douglas Wilson leads the team with 18.1 points per game. He is making 61.1 percent of his attempts from the field while averaging a team-best 6.5 boards per contest. The Jackrabbits have won 22 straight at home, currently tied for the nation's second-longest active streak.
THE SERIES
South Dakota State leads the all-time series 20-13. The Jackrabbits took a 70-61 decision over the 'Dons this season on Jan. 11 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The 'Dons are 2-12 all-time at Frost Arena. The wins came in 2006 and 2007, prior to the 'Dons joining the Summit League. Thus Sunday will be the Mastodons' final chance to win a league game at Frost Arena.
'DONS AND ENDS
• Matt Holba is shooting 53.3 percent (16-of-30) from three in the last six games.
• Dylan Carl is fifth in the league in total blocks with 24.
• Marcus DeBerry is third in the league in assist/turnover ratio at 2.3.
• In league games only, the 'Dons are third in rebounding at 34.6 per game.
• The 'Dons have recorded double-digit offensive rebounds in 15 games this season. That includes a stretch of nine consecutive games at one point this year.
• Brian Patrick has 17 games of double-digit points this season.
• Matt Holba has only eight turnovers in conference play.
• Seven different Mastodons have led the team in scoring for a game (Jarred Godfrey, Brian Patrick, Dylan Carl, Marcus DeBerry, Matt Holba, Deonte Billups and DeMierre Black) this season.
• In all games the 'Dons rank second in the league in 3-pointers per game (8.5).
• Dylan Carl has 90 career blocks. He is in sixth place all-time in school history. In fifth place is Sean Gibson, he had 94 blocks from 1989-93.
• 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.
• Marcus DeBerry owns 970 points in his career. This total combines his time at Northern Arizona and Purdue Fort Wayne.
• In wins, Jarred Godfrey is averaging 18.3 points per game and shooting 47.5 percent (29-of-61) from three.
• In wins, the 'Dons are giving up 60.5 points per game.
BILLUPS CAN FILL IT UP
• Deonte Billups has finished in double-digits in seven of his last 10 games. This stretch, which starts with the Jan. 8 game at Western Illinois, has seen him twice score 19 points.
• Deonte Billups recorded his first career double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds at Denver.
• Deonte Billups' 8.5 points per game stands as the most a Mastodon freshman has averaged since John Konchar averaged 13.0 as a freshman in 2015-16. Worth noting, Konchar was a redshirt freshman in 2015-16 while Billups is a true freshman. The last true freshman to best Billups' mark was Mo Evans' 9.6 points in 2013-14.
• Deonte Billups entered the starting lineup for the first game of league play. In Summit League competition he is averaging 11.7 points per game, second best on the team in league play. His 47.2 field goal percentage in league play is second on the team. Only Dylan Carl at 61.4 percent has a better mark in conference play.
• Deonte Billups has 13 games this season with five or more rebounds, including 11 of his last 15 games. He has four times recorded seven or more rebounds in a game.
IN GODFREY WE TRUST
• Jarred Godfrey owns 654 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 8th in the league in total points (431).
• His 431 points this season has him nearing 500 points in a season. Only 19 times in program history has a player scored 500 points in a season.
• He is 3rd in the league in assists (92).
• The Mastodons are 6-3 when Godfrey scores 20 points or more.
• Jarred Godfrey has two double-doubles on the season.
DEFENSE, DEFENSE
• 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 eight games of double-digit steals this season.
• The 'Dons lead the league in steals per game at 7.0. They are first in league games only at 6.5 per contest.
IN THE RANKINGS
• Jarred Godfrey is 22nd in the nation in total minutes (919).
• Jarred Godfrey is 65th in the nation in made field goals (159).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 22nd in 3-point field goal attempts (689).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 32nd in made 3-pointers (230).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 62nd in total steals (190).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 75th in total rebounds (944).
~ Feel the Rumble ~
What: Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons (12-15, 5-7 Summit League) at South Dakota State Jackrabbits (19-8, 10-2 Summit League)
When: Sunday, February 16 | 3:00 p.m. ET
Where: Brookings, S.D. | Frost Arena.
All-Time Series: South Dakota State leads 20-13
Talent: Brett Rump Listen
Online Video: ESPN+
Game Notes (PDF): Purdue Fort Wayne | South Dakota State
KNOW YOUR FOE
South Dakota State hit the double-digit mark in league wins thanks to a win over Denver on Friday. At 10-2 the Jackrabbits are tied with NDSU for first place in the league. Douglas Wilson leads the team with 18.1 points per game. He is making 61.1 percent of his attempts from the field while averaging a team-best 6.5 boards per contest. The Jackrabbits have won 22 straight at home, currently tied for the nation's second-longest active streak.
THE SERIES
South Dakota State leads the all-time series 20-13. The Jackrabbits took a 70-61 decision over the 'Dons this season on Jan. 11 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The 'Dons are 2-12 all-time at Frost Arena. The wins came in 2006 and 2007, prior to the 'Dons joining the Summit League. Thus Sunday will be the Mastodons' final chance to win a league game at Frost Arena.
'DONS AND ENDS
• Matt Holba is shooting 53.3 percent (16-of-30) from three in the last six games.
• Dylan Carl is fifth in the league in total blocks with 24.
• Marcus DeBerry is third in the league in assist/turnover ratio at 2.3.
• In league games only, the 'Dons are third in rebounding at 34.6 per game.
• The 'Dons have recorded double-digit offensive rebounds in 15 games this season. That includes a stretch of nine consecutive games at one point this year.
• Brian Patrick has 17 games of double-digit points this season.
• Matt Holba has only eight turnovers in conference play.
• Seven different Mastodons have led the team in scoring for a game (Jarred Godfrey, Brian Patrick, Dylan Carl, Marcus DeBerry, Matt Holba, Deonte Billups and DeMierre Black) this season.
• In all games the 'Dons rank second in the league in 3-pointers per game (8.5).
• Dylan Carl has 90 career blocks. He is in sixth place all-time in school history. In fifth place is Sean Gibson, he had 94 blocks from 1989-93.
• 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.
• Marcus DeBerry owns 970 points in his career. This total combines his time at Northern Arizona and Purdue Fort Wayne.
• In wins, Jarred Godfrey is averaging 18.3 points per game and shooting 47.5 percent (29-of-61) from three.
• In wins, the 'Dons are giving up 60.5 points per game.
BILLUPS CAN FILL IT UP
• Deonte Billups has finished in double-digits in seven of his last 10 games. This stretch, which starts with the Jan. 8 game at Western Illinois, has seen him twice score 19 points.
• Deonte Billups recorded his first career double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds at Denver.
• Deonte Billups' 8.5 points per game stands as the most a Mastodon freshman has averaged since John Konchar averaged 13.0 as a freshman in 2015-16. Worth noting, Konchar was a redshirt freshman in 2015-16 while Billups is a true freshman. The last true freshman to best Billups' mark was Mo Evans' 9.6 points in 2013-14.
• Deonte Billups entered the starting lineup for the first game of league play. In Summit League competition he is averaging 11.7 points per game, second best on the team in league play. His 47.2 field goal percentage in league play is second on the team. Only Dylan Carl at 61.4 percent has a better mark in conference play.
• Deonte Billups has 13 games this season with five or more rebounds, including 11 of his last 15 games. He has four times recorded seven or more rebounds in a game.
IN GODFREY WE TRUST
• Jarred Godfrey owns 654 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 8th in the league in total points (431).
• His 431 points this season has him nearing 500 points in a season. Only 19 times in program history has a player scored 500 points in a season.
• He is 3rd in the league in assists (92).
• The Mastodons are 6-3 when Godfrey scores 20 points or more.
• Jarred Godfrey has two double-doubles on the season.
DEFENSE, DEFENSE
• 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 eight games of double-digit steals this season.
• The 'Dons lead the league in steals per game at 7.0. They are first in league games only at 6.5 per contest.
IN THE RANKINGS
• Jarred Godfrey is 22nd in the nation in total minutes (919).
• Jarred Godfrey is 65th in the nation in made field goals (159).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 22nd in 3-point field goal attempts (689).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 32nd in made 3-pointers (230).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 62nd in total steals (190).
• In the nation, the 'Dons rank 75th in total rebounds (944).
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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