Mastodons Open Horizon League Play on Thursday

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Wright State comes to Fort Wayne to play the Mastodons in the Horizon League opener for both teams.

Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (3-3, 0-0 Horizon League) vs. Wright State (1-5, 0-0 Horizon League)
When: Thursday, December 2 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Listen: 1380 The Fan
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne (PDF) | Wright State (PDF)
Series History: Wright State leads 9-2

NOTE:
// Masks are required at all times for spectators at the Gates Sports Center and the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
// A clear bag policy is in effect for all games at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF HOME INDIANA VICTORY:
// As part of the five-year anniversary of the Mastodons' home victory over Indiana, Bryson Scott will be in attendance on Thursday and sign autographs at halftime.
// The first 200 fans will receive a commemorative patch of the victory.

KNOW YOUR FOE:
// Leading scorer: Tanner Holden (21.8 ppg)
// Head coach: Scott Nagy (6th season)
// Wright State's only victory was a season opening win over NCAA Division II Lake Erie 86-53. They have losses to Marshall, Purdue, George Washington, James Madison and Long Beach State.
// The Raiders have had only one home game, the Lake Erie contest to start the season.
// Wright State's schedule features non-league games against Akron, Tennessee Tech and North Carolina State.
// Wright State was picked second in the league in the preseason poll.

DONS AND ENDS:
// The 'Dons have held a lead for 11 minutes or more in every game this season.
// The 'Dons lead the league in scoring (75.7 points per game), field goal percentage (46.7 percent) and turnovers forced (17.0 per game).
// Ra Kpedi entered the season with one game of double-digit points in 62 career games (16 points on Nov. 14, 2018 against Lydon State while at Vermont). He is now averaging double-digits (13.2 points).
// Ra Kpedi has only five turnovers on the season.
// Ra Kpedi is shooting 68.2 percent on the season, best in the Horizon League.
// Ra Kpedi is averaging 3.83 offensive rebounds per game, best in the league and 11th in the nation.
// Jarred Godfrey is averaging 18.0 points per game, which would be his season-best. He averaged 15.6 as a sophomore and 16.2 last season.
// Jarred Godfrey entered the season averaging 2.7 assists per contest. This season he is averaging 4.2 assists per game.
// Damian Chong Qui has 20 assists on only eight turnovers on the season. This includes a six assist/zero turnover game against Southeastern Louisiana.

NOTES FROM FLORIDA:
// Jarred Godfrey scored 35 points against Western Michigan on 13-of-18 shooting. His 13 field goals tied a career high.
// Deonte Billups came off the bench to score 14 points with four 3-pointers against Florida Gulf Coast.
// Damian Chong Qui scored 14 points against Florida Gulf Coast, a high as a Mastodon. He also went over 1,000 career points. He scored 950 points at Mount St. Mary's before transferring to Purdue Fort Wayne this season.
// Ra Kpedi earned his first career double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds against Florida Gulf Coast.
// Jarred Godfrey averaged 22.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists in the three games in Florida.
// Bobby Planutis had his best game of the season against Southeastern Louisiana scoring 16 points with four 3-pointers.

~ Feel The Rumble ~

Mastodons Open Horizon League Play on Thursday

Next Event

Players Mentioned

Deonte Billups

Damian Chong Qui

Jarred Godfrey

Ra Kpedi

Bobby Planutis

Purdue University Fort Wayne Athletics