Thursday, January 20
Cleveland, Ohio
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Cleveland State
Margo Thompson
Photo by: Rachel Von Art
Mastodon Women's Basketball Returns on Thursday at Cleveland State
1/19/2022 3:06:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team will take the floor again on Thursday (Jan. 20) when the Mastodons visit Cleveland State for a 7 p.m. tip.
Game Day Information
Who: Cleveland State Vikings
When: Thursday, January 20 | 7 PM
Where: Cleveland, Ohio | Wolstein Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Cleveland State | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Cleveland State is 10-3, 5-2 in Horizon League play. The Vikings are 1-3 over their last four games, dating back to December 21. They have had their last three league games canceled. CSU is coming off a 66-57 road win over Milwaukee. Destiny Leo is the Horizon League's leading scorer, recording 21.1 points per game for the Vikings. Nadia Dumas and Gabriella Smith are also averaging over 10 points per game.
The Series
Cleveland State owns a 9-1 advantage in the 10-game series history, including four wins in the 2020-21 season. The Mastodons' last and only win in the series came in 2004, when Amy Gearlds scored 25 to lead the 'Dons to an 82-81 win over the Vikings.
A Win Would...
• Give the Mastodons' their second win all-time vs. Cleveland State
• Move the Mastodons to 1-4 against Cleveland State as Horizon League foes
• Be the Mastodons' fifth League win, their most since 2013-14
• Move the Mastodons to .500 in league for the first time through 10 games since 2013-14 (5-5)
• Tie the most wins against Division I competition in a season since 2015-16
• Give the Mastodons their first on-court road win this season
Much Improved
Purdue Fort Wayne has four league wins for the first time since 2013-14, when the 'Dons amassed eight Summit League wins.
Home Sweet Home
Here's some fun stats in the Mastodons' five games in the Gates Sports Center:
• Team - 44.2 FG% and 37.0 3FG%
• Sylare Starks - 12.2 PPG, 43.6 FG%
• Shayla Sellers - 11.8 PPG, 42.2 FG%, 39.4 3FG%, 6.0 RPG
• Riley Ott - 10.8 PPG, 57.7 FG%, 63.6 3FG%
• Audra Emmerson - 5.8 PPG, 41.2 3FG%
• Jazzlyn Linbo - 5.0 PPG, 84.6 FG%, 4.6 RPG
Streaks & Stats
The number of consecutive games that the Mastodons have...
• Made at least one 3-pointer: 32 games
• Made at least one free throw: 42 games
• Had at least five offensive rebounds: 48 games
• Riley Ott scored at least two points: 66 games
In The Wins...
The Mastodons are averaging 77.7 points per game in their wins with a 46.9 percent shooting clip. In their losses, the 'Dons are at 54.1 points and 36.5 percent shooting. They are also shooting 43.2 percent from beyond the arc in wins compared to 30.3 percent in losses.
Smooth Jazz(lyn)
Since joining the starting lineup on December 20, Jazzlyn Linbo has been a key contributor to the Mastodon squad. She is shooting 55.2 percent (16-of-29) from the floor with 5.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. In addition, Linbo is shooting 84.6 percent in the Gates Sports Center this season.
Shayla Through The Seasons
Shayla Sellers has been on a steady trajectory of improvement through her three seasons at Purdue Fort Wayne. Here's how her per game stats have jumped:
• Points: 4.3 -> 7.9 -> 10.1
• Field Goal Percentage: 32.4 -> 34.0 -> 43.9
• 3-Point Field Goal Percentage: 27.5 -> 31.0 -> 39.7
• Rebounds: 2.9 -> 2.9 -> 4.6
• Assists: 0.6 -> 1.4 -> 2.1
• Field Goals: 1.6 -> 2.8 -> 3.6
• 3-Point Field Goals: 0.7 -> 1.2 -> 1.9
Comeback City
After trailing by as many as 10 against Detroit Mercy on January 8, the Mastodons finished the game on a 16-4 run over the final 3:33 of the game. This is the first time the 'Dons have completed a 10-point comeback to win since 2019, when they came back from down 14 to beat Evansville. That game was won in large part due to 30 points from Hannah Albrecht.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne dropped a road contest at Milwaukee 68-56 on Friday, January 14. Shayla Sellers scored a career-high 24 points.
Coming Up
The Mastodons and Vikings will have a rematch on Saturday, January 22 at 2 p.m. in the Gates Sports Center. The 'Dons will travel to IUPUI on Thursday (Jan. 27).
Game Day Information
Who: Cleveland State Vikings
When: Thursday, January 20 | 7 PM
Where: Cleveland, Ohio | Wolstein Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Cleveland State | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Cleveland State is 10-3, 5-2 in Horizon League play. The Vikings are 1-3 over their last four games, dating back to December 21. They have had their last three league games canceled. CSU is coming off a 66-57 road win over Milwaukee. Destiny Leo is the Horizon League's leading scorer, recording 21.1 points per game for the Vikings. Nadia Dumas and Gabriella Smith are also averaging over 10 points per game.
The Series
Cleveland State owns a 9-1 advantage in the 10-game series history, including four wins in the 2020-21 season. The Mastodons' last and only win in the series came in 2004, when Amy Gearlds scored 25 to lead the 'Dons to an 82-81 win over the Vikings.
A Win Would...
• Give the Mastodons' their second win all-time vs. Cleveland State
• Move the Mastodons to 1-4 against Cleveland State as Horizon League foes
• Be the Mastodons' fifth League win, their most since 2013-14
• Move the Mastodons to .500 in league for the first time through 10 games since 2013-14 (5-5)
• Tie the most wins against Division I competition in a season since 2015-16
• Give the Mastodons their first on-court road win this season
Much Improved
Purdue Fort Wayne has four league wins for the first time since 2013-14, when the 'Dons amassed eight Summit League wins.
Home Sweet Home
Here's some fun stats in the Mastodons' five games in the Gates Sports Center:
• Team - 44.2 FG% and 37.0 3FG%
• Sylare Starks - 12.2 PPG, 43.6 FG%
• Shayla Sellers - 11.8 PPG, 42.2 FG%, 39.4 3FG%, 6.0 RPG
• Riley Ott - 10.8 PPG, 57.7 FG%, 63.6 3FG%
• Audra Emmerson - 5.8 PPG, 41.2 3FG%
• Jazzlyn Linbo - 5.0 PPG, 84.6 FG%, 4.6 RPG
Streaks & Stats
The number of consecutive games that the Mastodons have...
• Made at least one 3-pointer: 32 games
• Made at least one free throw: 42 games
• Had at least five offensive rebounds: 48 games
• Riley Ott scored at least two points: 66 games
In The Wins...
The Mastodons are averaging 77.7 points per game in their wins with a 46.9 percent shooting clip. In their losses, the 'Dons are at 54.1 points and 36.5 percent shooting. They are also shooting 43.2 percent from beyond the arc in wins compared to 30.3 percent in losses.
Smooth Jazz(lyn)
Since joining the starting lineup on December 20, Jazzlyn Linbo has been a key contributor to the Mastodon squad. She is shooting 55.2 percent (16-of-29) from the floor with 5.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. In addition, Linbo is shooting 84.6 percent in the Gates Sports Center this season.
Shayla Through The Seasons
Shayla Sellers has been on a steady trajectory of improvement through her three seasons at Purdue Fort Wayne. Here's how her per game stats have jumped:
• Points: 4.3 -> 7.9 -> 10.1
• Field Goal Percentage: 32.4 -> 34.0 -> 43.9
• 3-Point Field Goal Percentage: 27.5 -> 31.0 -> 39.7
• Rebounds: 2.9 -> 2.9 -> 4.6
• Assists: 0.6 -> 1.4 -> 2.1
• Field Goals: 1.6 -> 2.8 -> 3.6
• 3-Point Field Goals: 0.7 -> 1.2 -> 1.9
Comeback City
After trailing by as many as 10 against Detroit Mercy on January 8, the Mastodons finished the game on a 16-4 run over the final 3:33 of the game. This is the first time the 'Dons have completed a 10-point comeback to win since 2019, when they came back from down 14 to beat Evansville. That game was won in large part due to 30 points from Hannah Albrecht.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne dropped a road contest at Milwaukee 68-56 on Friday, January 14. Shayla Sellers scored a career-high 24 points.
Coming Up
The Mastodons and Vikings will have a rematch on Saturday, January 22 at 2 p.m. in the Gates Sports Center. The 'Dons will travel to IUPUI on Thursday (Jan. 27).
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