Sunday, December 12
South Bend, Ind.
2 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Notre Dame
Abbigail Stephens
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne will face its first its first ranked opponent in nearly two years on Sunday (Dec. 12), when they visit No. 22/23 Notre Dame for a 2 p.m. tip in South Bend.
Game Day Information
Who: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
When: Sunday, December 12 | 2 PM
Where: South Bend, Ind. | Purcell Pavilion
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ACCNX
Know Your Foe
Notre Dame is 8-2 this season, with the Fighting Irish's only losses coming to Georgia and UConn, who are both in the AP Top 25. The Fighting Irish are coming off a 73-56 win over Valparaiso. Maddy Westbeld is leading Notre Dame with 14.3 points per game, but three other players are also averaging double-figures: Sonia Citron (12.1), Dara Mabrey (11.6) and Olivia Miles (11.1).
The Series
The series between Purdue Fort Wayne and Notre Dame dates back to 1977, in which the two teams played three times. The 'Dons took two of the three that year. Notre Dame has taken the last four meetings, including both in the Division I era for Purdue Fort Wayne.
A Win Would be...
• The first win over Notre Dame since 1977, first in Division I era
• The third win over Notre Dame all-time
• The first win over a ranked team since 2013
• The second win over a ranked team in the Division I era
• The second non-league win for the Mastodons this season
• The first win over a Power 5 school since 12/1/2013 - at Michigan State - 81-76
Shooters Shoot
Purdue Fort Wayne has the third-best shooting percentage in the Horizon League, recording a 41.7 percent clip from the floor. The Mastodons also have the second-best 3-point shooting percentage in the League at 35.3 percent. This is 52nd in the country. The 35.3 percent rate would rank just outside the top 10 in program history. Last season, the 'Dons were last in the league in both shooting percentage categories.
In a League of Their Own
Purdue Fort Wayne has three of the top 15 scorers in the Horizon League: Sylare Starks (14.7 ppg), Shayla Sellers (10.4 ppg) and Ryin Ott (10.3 ppg). Purdue Fort Wayne is the only team in the League to have three scorers in the top 15.
Pretty Good From the Line
Purdue Fort Wayne is third in the Horizon League and 52nd in the country in free throw percentage. The 'Dons are making 75.9 percent from the line, which ranks in the top 10 in program history for a season mark. Purdue Fort Wayne has four players shooting over 80 percent from the line, led by Aubrey Stupp, who is averaging 88.9 percent.
Sharp-Shooting 'Dons
Purdue Fort Wayne has four Mastodons shooting over 40 percent from 3-point range with at least 10 attempts. Last year, the Mastodons had no one shoot over 31 percent.
Mastodons Against the Ap Top 25
This is the Mastodons' 14th game against a team ranked in the AP Top 25 since the 'Dons moved to Division I in 2001.
• at #17 Minnesota - 11/23/2002 - L, 116-73
• at #11 Notre Dame - 11/21/2003 - L, 82-54
• at #14 Purdue - 11/21/2004 - L, 107-39
• at #9 Purdue - 2/9/2006 - L, 76-52
• vs. #21 South Dakota State - 1/3/2009 - L, 71-48
• at #25 Iowa State - 1/7/2009 - L, 84-57
• at #19 South Dakota State - 2/2/2009 - L, 83-56
• at #24 Michigan State - 11/13/2010 - L, 90-62
• at #21 Michigan State - 12/1/2013 - W, 81-76
• at #16 Purdue - 12/8/2013 - L, 91-70
• at #23 West Virginia - 12/13/2014 - L, 82-48
• at #23 Michigan - 11/16/2017 - L, 77-45
• at #24 South Dakota - 1/24/2020 - L, 79-25
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne fell to Southeast Missouri 68-51 despite 12 points from both Amellia Bromenschenkel and Sylare Starks.
Coming Up
The Mastodons have one more non-league games before returning to Horizon League play for good: a home game with Indiana State on December 20. League play starts on December 30 with Youngstown State.
Game Day Information
Who: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
When: Sunday, December 12 | 2 PM
Where: South Bend, Ind. | Purcell Pavilion
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ACCNX
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Notre Dame | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Notre Dame is 8-2 this season, with the Fighting Irish's only losses coming to Georgia and UConn, who are both in the AP Top 25. The Fighting Irish are coming off a 73-56 win over Valparaiso. Maddy Westbeld is leading Notre Dame with 14.3 points per game, but three other players are also averaging double-figures: Sonia Citron (12.1), Dara Mabrey (11.6) and Olivia Miles (11.1).
The Series
The series between Purdue Fort Wayne and Notre Dame dates back to 1977, in which the two teams played three times. The 'Dons took two of the three that year. Notre Dame has taken the last four meetings, including both in the Division I era for Purdue Fort Wayne.
A Win Would be...
• The first win over Notre Dame since 1977, first in Division I era
• The third win over Notre Dame all-time
• The first win over a ranked team since 2013
• The second win over a ranked team in the Division I era
• The second non-league win for the Mastodons this season
• The first win over a Power 5 school since 12/1/2013 - at Michigan State - 81-76
Shooters Shoot
Purdue Fort Wayne has the third-best shooting percentage in the Horizon League, recording a 41.7 percent clip from the floor. The Mastodons also have the second-best 3-point shooting percentage in the League at 35.3 percent. This is 52nd in the country. The 35.3 percent rate would rank just outside the top 10 in program history. Last season, the 'Dons were last in the league in both shooting percentage categories.
In a League of Their Own
Purdue Fort Wayne has three of the top 15 scorers in the Horizon League: Sylare Starks (14.7 ppg), Shayla Sellers (10.4 ppg) and Ryin Ott (10.3 ppg). Purdue Fort Wayne is the only team in the League to have three scorers in the top 15.
Pretty Good From the Line
Purdue Fort Wayne is third in the Horizon League and 52nd in the country in free throw percentage. The 'Dons are making 75.9 percent from the line, which ranks in the top 10 in program history for a season mark. Purdue Fort Wayne has four players shooting over 80 percent from the line, led by Aubrey Stupp, who is averaging 88.9 percent.
Sharp-Shooting 'Dons
Purdue Fort Wayne has four Mastodons shooting over 40 percent from 3-point range with at least 10 attempts. Last year, the Mastodons had no one shoot over 31 percent.
Mastodons Against the Ap Top 25
This is the Mastodons' 14th game against a team ranked in the AP Top 25 since the 'Dons moved to Division I in 2001.
• at #17 Minnesota - 11/23/2002 - L, 116-73
• at #11 Notre Dame - 11/21/2003 - L, 82-54
• at #14 Purdue - 11/21/2004 - L, 107-39
• at #9 Purdue - 2/9/2006 - L, 76-52
• vs. #21 South Dakota State - 1/3/2009 - L, 71-48
• at #25 Iowa State - 1/7/2009 - L, 84-57
• at #19 South Dakota State - 2/2/2009 - L, 83-56
• at #24 Michigan State - 11/13/2010 - L, 90-62
• at #21 Michigan State - 12/1/2013 - W, 81-76
• at #16 Purdue - 12/8/2013 - L, 91-70
• at #23 West Virginia - 12/13/2014 - L, 82-48
• at #23 Michigan - 11/16/2017 - L, 77-45
• at #24 South Dakota - 1/24/2020 - L, 79-25
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne fell to Southeast Missouri 68-51 despite 12 points from both Amellia Bromenschenkel and Sylare Starks.
Coming Up
The Mastodons have one more non-league games before returning to Horizon League play for good: a home game with Indiana State on December 20. League play starts on December 30 with Youngstown State.
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