
Mastodons Host Michigan-Dearborn on Monday Night
1/16/2022 3:16:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne steps out of league play on Monday (Jan. 17) to host Michigan-Dearborn at the Gates Sports Center. The game was added to the schedule following multiple opponent cancellations in Horizon League play this season for the 'Dons.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (8-8) vs. Michigan-Dearborn (3-16)
When: Monday, January 17 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Listen: 1380 The Fan
Live Stats: Link
Watch: No video
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne (PDF) | Michigan-Dearborn
NOTE:
// Masks are required at all times for spectators at the Gates Sports Center and the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
// Tickets are $5. Season ticket holders may pick up a free ticket to the game in the lobby of Gates prior to the game.
KNOW YOUR FOE:
// Leading scorer: Elwood Tomlinson (18.3 ppg)
// Head coach: Domenic Policicchio III
// Michigan-Dearborn is a member of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference in the NAIA.
// The Wolverines own a win this season over Northwest Ohio and two over Penn St. Schuylkill.
// Michigan-Dearborn has one home game left on the schedule and will close out the regular season with seven straight road games.
// The 'Dons lead the all-time series 3-1. Only one meeting came when the 'Dons were a Division I member. That was a 91-67 victory on Dec. 11, 2014.
'DONS AND ENDS:
// The Mastodons are the only team in the Horizon League to use the same starting five for every game.
// The 'Dons have held a lead for at least five minutes in every game this season except for the loss at SIUE.
// The 38 3-pointers the 'Dons attempted against Oakland on Saturday rank as the eighth most in a game in program history.
// Per KenPom, the Mastodons are the 22nd most experienced team in the nation and third most in the Horizon League.
// The Mastodons limited Detroit Mercy to 60 points on Thursday night, the Titans' fourth lowest output of the season.
// Freshman JoJo Peterson recorded a career-high nine points on three 3-pointers in the win over Detroit Mercy. He also had four rebounds and two steals. He returned two days later with seven points against Oakland. He played 24 minutes against Detroit Mercy and 20 against Oakland, the most and second most minutes he has played in a game this season.
// Jarred Godfrey's seven 3-pointers against Oakland is tied for the second most 3-pointers made by a Horizon League student-athlete this season.
// The Mastodon defense is giving up only 66.4 points per game over the last five contests.
FROM THE LINE:
// The 'Dons are 13th in the nation and 2nd in the Horizon League in free throw shooting (78.4 percent).
// In league play the 'Dons are shooting 82.4 percent (108-of-131) from the free throw line.
// Free throw shooting in league play: Jarred Godfrey (28-of-31), Jalon Pipkins (19-of-21), Bobby Planutis (12-of-12) and Deonte Billups (12-of-12).
// The Mastodons shot 16-of-16 from the free throw line on Dec. 2 against Wright State. It stands as the most free throws the Mastodons have made in a Division I contest while connecting on 100 percent of their attempts.
TURN, TURN, TURN:
// The Mastodons have four single-digit turnover games this season.
// The Mastodons are forcing 15.2 turnovers per game, 72nd best in the nation and third in the league.
JALON PIPKINS... :
// ... recorded a career-high 24 points and 10 field goals in the victory over SEMO.
// ... has five games of 18 or more points this season.
// ... owns 708 career points with NCAA Division I stops at CSUN and Loyola-Chicago prior to his two seasons in Fort Wayne.
BOBBY PLANUTIS... :
// ... has made a 3-pointer in 12 straight games.
// ... has nine games of two or more 3-pointers this season.
// ... in 16-for-16 from the free throw line this season.
// ... has been at his best in league play, averaging 10.3 points in Horizon League play compared to his 7.1 in non-league games.
DEONTE BILLUPS... :
// ... is shooting a team-best 38.8 percent (31-of-80) from three on the season.
// ... has improved his 3-point shooting each season. As a freshman he shot 32.4 and last season he shot 38.5 percent.
// ... is looking like the leader for Horizon League Sixth Man of the Year, Deonte Billups leads the league in scoring among players without a start this season thanks to his 8.7 points per game.
JARRED GODFREY... :
// ... has started every game since the start of his sophomore year.
// ... is fifth in the league in steals per game (1.8) and fifth in assists per game (4.2).
// ... is averaging 17.1 points per game, fifth-best in the league, but it also would be his best average for a season. He averaged 15.6 as a sophomore and 16.2 last season.
// ... owns 1,383 career points, 8th place in program history. In 7th place is Ben Botts with 1,400 points from 2007-11.
// ... is tied for 7th in program history in made field goals (491).
// ... is 8th in program history in assists (305).
// ... is 8th in program history in steals (133).
// ... scored 35 points against Western Michigan (Nov. 27) on 13-of-18 shooting. His 13 field goals tied a career high.
RA KPEDI... :
// ... is having the best season of his career, averaging 9.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
// ... is 20th in the nation in offensive rebounds per game (3.38).
// ... has five games of five or more offensive rebounds.
// ... has led the 'Dons in rebounding in 13-of-16 games this season.
// ... picked up his first career double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds at Florida Gulf Coast.
DAMIAN CHONG QUI... :
// ... joined the Mastodons this season. He helped Mount St. Mary's to an NCAA Tournament berth last season. He averaged 15.1 points per game for The Mount last year on his way to All-NEC First Team honors.
// .... is the second Mastodon to join the 'Dons after playing at Mt. Saint Mary's. Bobby Planutis spent his freshman season of 2017-18 at The Mount.
// ... scored a season-high 18 points at Cleveland State (Dec. 30). They all came in the second half after he had two quick fouls in the first half.
// ... scored 14 points against Florida Gulf Coast (Nov. 28) and went over 1,000 career points. He scored 950 points at Mount St. Mary's before transferring to Purdue Fort Wayne this season.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (8-8) vs. Michigan-Dearborn (3-16)
When: Monday, January 17 | 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Listen: 1380 The Fan
Live Stats: Link
Watch: No video
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne (PDF) | Michigan-Dearborn
NOTE:
// Masks are required at all times for spectators at the Gates Sports Center and the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
// Tickets are $5. Season ticket holders may pick up a free ticket to the game in the lobby of Gates prior to the game.
KNOW YOUR FOE:
// Leading scorer: Elwood Tomlinson (18.3 ppg)
// Head coach: Domenic Policicchio III
// Michigan-Dearborn is a member of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference in the NAIA.
// The Wolverines own a win this season over Northwest Ohio and two over Penn St. Schuylkill.
// Michigan-Dearborn has one home game left on the schedule and will close out the regular season with seven straight road games.
// The 'Dons lead the all-time series 3-1. Only one meeting came when the 'Dons were a Division I member. That was a 91-67 victory on Dec. 11, 2014.
'DONS AND ENDS:
// The Mastodons are the only team in the Horizon League to use the same starting five for every game.
// The 'Dons have held a lead for at least five minutes in every game this season except for the loss at SIUE.
// The 38 3-pointers the 'Dons attempted against Oakland on Saturday rank as the eighth most in a game in program history.
// Per KenPom, the Mastodons are the 22nd most experienced team in the nation and third most in the Horizon League.
// The Mastodons limited Detroit Mercy to 60 points on Thursday night, the Titans' fourth lowest output of the season.
// Freshman JoJo Peterson recorded a career-high nine points on three 3-pointers in the win over Detroit Mercy. He also had four rebounds and two steals. He returned two days later with seven points against Oakland. He played 24 minutes against Detroit Mercy and 20 against Oakland, the most and second most minutes he has played in a game this season.
// Jarred Godfrey's seven 3-pointers against Oakland is tied for the second most 3-pointers made by a Horizon League student-athlete this season.
// The Mastodon defense is giving up only 66.4 points per game over the last five contests.
FROM THE LINE:
// The 'Dons are 13th in the nation and 2nd in the Horizon League in free throw shooting (78.4 percent).
// In league play the 'Dons are shooting 82.4 percent (108-of-131) from the free throw line.
// Free throw shooting in league play: Jarred Godfrey (28-of-31), Jalon Pipkins (19-of-21), Bobby Planutis (12-of-12) and Deonte Billups (12-of-12).
// The Mastodons shot 16-of-16 from the free throw line on Dec. 2 against Wright State. It stands as the most free throws the Mastodons have made in a Division I contest while connecting on 100 percent of their attempts.
TURN, TURN, TURN:
// The Mastodons have four single-digit turnover games this season.
// The Mastodons are forcing 15.2 turnovers per game, 72nd best in the nation and third in the league.
JALON PIPKINS... :
// ... recorded a career-high 24 points and 10 field goals in the victory over SEMO.
// ... has five games of 18 or more points this season.
// ... owns 708 career points with NCAA Division I stops at CSUN and Loyola-Chicago prior to his two seasons in Fort Wayne.
BOBBY PLANUTIS... :
// ... has made a 3-pointer in 12 straight games.
// ... has nine games of two or more 3-pointers this season.
// ... in 16-for-16 from the free throw line this season.
// ... has been at his best in league play, averaging 10.3 points in Horizon League play compared to his 7.1 in non-league games.
DEONTE BILLUPS... :
// ... is shooting a team-best 38.8 percent (31-of-80) from three on the season.
// ... has improved his 3-point shooting each season. As a freshman he shot 32.4 and last season he shot 38.5 percent.
// ... is looking like the leader for Horizon League Sixth Man of the Year, Deonte Billups leads the league in scoring among players without a start this season thanks to his 8.7 points per game.
JARRED GODFREY... :
// ... has started every game since the start of his sophomore year.
// ... is fifth in the league in steals per game (1.8) and fifth in assists per game (4.2).
// ... is averaging 17.1 points per game, fifth-best in the league, but it also would be his best average for a season. He averaged 15.6 as a sophomore and 16.2 last season.
// ... owns 1,383 career points, 8th place in program history. In 7th place is Ben Botts with 1,400 points from 2007-11.
// ... is tied for 7th in program history in made field goals (491).
// ... is 8th in program history in assists (305).
// ... is 8th in program history in steals (133).
// ... scored 35 points against Western Michigan (Nov. 27) on 13-of-18 shooting. His 13 field goals tied a career high.
RA KPEDI... :
// ... is having the best season of his career, averaging 9.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.
// ... is 20th in the nation in offensive rebounds per game (3.38).
// ... has five games of five or more offensive rebounds.
// ... has led the 'Dons in rebounding in 13-of-16 games this season.
// ... picked up his first career double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds at Florida Gulf Coast.
DAMIAN CHONG QUI... :
// ... joined the Mastodons this season. He helped Mount St. Mary's to an NCAA Tournament berth last season. He averaged 15.1 points per game for The Mount last year on his way to All-NEC First Team honors.
// .... is the second Mastodon to join the 'Dons after playing at Mt. Saint Mary's. Bobby Planutis spent his freshman season of 2017-18 at The Mount.
// ... scored a season-high 18 points at Cleveland State (Dec. 30). They all came in the second half after he had two quick fouls in the first half.
// ... scored 14 points against Florida Gulf Coast (Nov. 28) and went over 1,000 career points. He scored 950 points at Mount St. Mary's before transferring to Purdue Fort Wayne this season.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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