Thursday, February 24
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Green Bay
Jazzlyn Linbo
Photo by: Rachel Von Art
Purdue Fort Wayne WBB Returns Home For Green Bay Game
2/23/2022 11:24:00 AM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team will play its penultimate home game of the season on Thursday (Feb. 24), welcoming Green Bay for a 7 p.m. game at the Gates Sports Center.
Game Day Information
Who: Green Bay Phoenix
When: Thursday, February 24 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Green Bay | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Prior to their game against Milwaukee on Monday, the Phoenix were the hottest team in the league, having won their 10 previous games. Green Bay is 17-6, 13-4, and is led by Hailey Oskey, who is averaging 12.5 points per game. Freshman Bailey Butler has been named the Horizon League Freshman of the Week four times this year.
The Series
Green Bay has won all five meetings in the series history, which dates back to 1984, when the two squads met in Marquette, Michigan. The Phoenix took both games last season, but did not meet this year due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Phoenix's program.
A Win Would...
• Give the Mastodons their first-ever win over Green Bay
• Be the Mastodons' eighth League win, tying the most in a decade
• Be the most wins against Division I competition in a season since 2013-14
• Tie the most wins in a season since 2014-15
Keeps Horizon League Championship Outlook
The Mastodons have clinched the No. 9 seed in the Keeps Horizon League Championship. Prior to results of Thursday's (Feb. 24) games, there is a chance that the Mastodons could play Oakland or Robert Morris in the opening round. Whichever team finishes in eighth will host the Mastodons at 7 p.m. local time on March 1.
Let's Take a Look at the 3-Ball
The Mastodons are on pace to put their 3-point shooting statistics into the record books at Purdue Fort Wayne. If their averages hold, the Mastodons will make the fifth-most and take the second-most 3-pointers in a season in program history. Their 3-point percentage defense would also rank in the top-10 in program history.
Donating to Charity
Purdue Fort Wayne was a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line against Detroit Mercy on February 17. The Mastodons have had eight other games where they have made at least 10 free throws without a miss. The 2022 Mastodons join this elite group.
24-of-24 - vs. Indiana, 11/12/13
19-of-19 - vs. South Dakota State, 1/28/12
16-of-16 - vs. South Dakota State, 3/3/12
14-of-14 - at South Dakota, 1/7/13
14-of-14 - vs. Lewis, 1/8/2000
12-of-12 - at South Dakota State, 1/11/14
11-of-11 - at Akron, 12/2/09
11-of-11 - at Wayne State, 12/23/99
10-of-10 - at Detroit Mercy, 2/17/22
Home Sweet Home
Here's some fun stats in the Mastodons' home games this season.
• Team - 41.2 FG% and 35.3 3FG%
• Sylare Starks - 12.2 PPG, 41.8 FG%
• Shayla Sellers - 10.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG
• Ryin Ott - 9.7 PPG, 38.8 3FG%
• Riley Ott - 9.7 PPG, 63.6 3FG%
• Aubrey Stupp - 9.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG
Free For a Reason
Purdue Fort Wayne's season free throw percentage of 80.3 percent is the fourth-best in the country. Only Iowa, Iowa State and Syracuse have better free throw shooting percentages. This is also the best free throw percentage in program history.
Streaks & Stats
The number of consecutive games that the Mastodons have...
• Made at least one 3-pointer: 43 games
• Made at least one free throw: 53 games
• Aubrey Stupp made at least two field goals: 11 games
In The Wins...
The Mastodons are averaging 79.0 points per game in their wins with a 44.8 percent shooting clip. In their losses, the 'Dons are at 53.7 points and 36.0 percent shooting. They are also shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc in wins compared to 30.6 percent in losses.
What a Charismatic Quartet
In the last 10 games, Aubrey Stupp, Sylare Starks, Amellia Bromenschenkel and Shayla Sellers have combined for 46.4 points, 18.7 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game.
Sybaritical Sylare
Sylare Starks is scoring a career-best 12.0 points per game this season. She is also shooting a career-best 40.4 percent from the floor, 36.1 percent from 3-point range and 93.8 percent from the charity stripe.
On The Right Track
Purdue Fort Wayne's statistics have taken a jump from last season to this season.
• Points per game: 53.7 -> 60.8
• Scoring Margin: -18.5 -> -5.0
•Field goal percentage: 34.2 -> 38.7
• 3-point field goal %: 25.0 -> 32.8
•Free throw percentage: 71.4 -> 80.5
• Rebounds per game: 29.0 -> 32.6
• Assists per game: 9.5 -> 12.8
• Blocks per game: 1.8 -> 2.6
All-League Résumé
In Horizon League games this season, Shayla Sellers is averaging 12.5 points (13th), 5.1 rebounds (22nd), 2.5 assists (12th), 0.9 blocks (8th) and 1.3 steals (18th).
Triple Threat
Purdue Fort Wayne is second in the Horizon League in 3-point shooting percentage (32.8 percent), 3-point field goals made (208), 3-point field goals per game (8.3) and 3-point field goals attempted (634). The 'Dons are top-100 in the country in all four of those categories.
Smoother Than WD-40
The Mastodons have shot over 40 percent from 3-point range in four games this season. The 'Dons shot over 40 percent from 3 against Manchester (52.2), Indiana State (40.7), at Cleveland State (40.9) and at UIC (47.8).
A Starks Contrast
Sylare Starks scored 33 points at Detroit Mercy on February 17, which was the most by a Horizon League player in a league game this season. It was the second-most overall, as Oakland's Kahlaijah Dean scored 34 at Central Michigan. Starks is the only player in the league to scored 30 or more points off the bench this season. Her 33 points ranks in the top 20 in program history in single-game scoring, and top 10 in the Division I era. She is the first player in program history to score 33 points off the bench.
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:
• PPG: 4.3 -> 7.9 -> 10.5
• FG%: 32.4 -> 34.0 -> 41.5
• 3FG %: 27.5 -> 31.0 -> 36.7
• FT%: 68.0 -> 74.3 -> 86.7
• APG: 0.6 -> 1.4 -> 2.3
• RPG: 2.9 -> 2.9 -> 5.0
• FG: 1.6 -> 2.8 -> 3.6
• 3FG: 0.7 -> 1.2 -> 1.7
Live By The Three
The Mastodons have made the same number or more 3-pointers than their opponents in 22 of their 25 games played. The 'Dons are making 8.3 triples per game while holding their opponents to just 5.9.
Sharp-Shooting 'Dons
Purdue Fort Wayne has six Mastodons shooting over 30 percent from 3-point range with at least four attempts: Riley Ott, Shayla Sellers, Sylare Starks, Shianne Johnson, Amellia Bromenschenkel and Ryin Ott. Last year, the Mastodons had no one shoot over 31 percent. As a team, the 'Dons are shooting 33.0 percent, up from 25.0 percent a year ago.
I Know Them!
Three Mastodons have played in all 25 games this season: Aubrey Stupp, Amellia Bromenschenkel and Audra Emmerson.
Sharing The Sugar
The Mastodons have recorded more than 25 assists in two games this year: Manchester (27) and at UIC (26). This is the first time in the Division I era that the 'Dons have dished out 25 assists in more than one game in a season. The 26 against UIC is the second-most in the Division I era, and the most against a Division I foe in program history.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne dropped a 58-54 game at Oakland on Saturday (Feb. 19). Three Mastodons scored in double-figures, led by Sylare Starks with 16 points.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will honor Valerie Clark for Senior Day against Milwaukee on Saturday (Feb. 26) before playing in the Keeps Horizon League Championship on March 1.
Game Day Information
Who: Green Bay Phoenix
When: Thursday, February 24 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Green Bay | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Prior to their game against Milwaukee on Monday, the Phoenix were the hottest team in the league, having won their 10 previous games. Green Bay is 17-6, 13-4, and is led by Hailey Oskey, who is averaging 12.5 points per game. Freshman Bailey Butler has been named the Horizon League Freshman of the Week four times this year.
The Series
Green Bay has won all five meetings in the series history, which dates back to 1984, when the two squads met in Marquette, Michigan. The Phoenix took both games last season, but did not meet this year due to a COVID-19 outbreak in the Phoenix's program.
A Win Would...
• Give the Mastodons their first-ever win over Green Bay
• Be the Mastodons' eighth League win, tying the most in a decade
• Be the most wins against Division I competition in a season since 2013-14
• Tie the most wins in a season since 2014-15
Keeps Horizon League Championship Outlook
The Mastodons have clinched the No. 9 seed in the Keeps Horizon League Championship. Prior to results of Thursday's (Feb. 24) games, there is a chance that the Mastodons could play Oakland or Robert Morris in the opening round. Whichever team finishes in eighth will host the Mastodons at 7 p.m. local time on March 1.
Let's Take a Look at the 3-Ball
The Mastodons are on pace to put their 3-point shooting statistics into the record books at Purdue Fort Wayne. If their averages hold, the Mastodons will make the fifth-most and take the second-most 3-pointers in a season in program history. Their 3-point percentage defense would also rank in the top-10 in program history.
Donating to Charity
Purdue Fort Wayne was a perfect 10-of-10 from the free throw line against Detroit Mercy on February 17. The Mastodons have had eight other games where they have made at least 10 free throws without a miss. The 2022 Mastodons join this elite group.
24-of-24 - vs. Indiana, 11/12/13
19-of-19 - vs. South Dakota State, 1/28/12
16-of-16 - vs. South Dakota State, 3/3/12
14-of-14 - at South Dakota, 1/7/13
14-of-14 - vs. Lewis, 1/8/2000
12-of-12 - at South Dakota State, 1/11/14
11-of-11 - at Akron, 12/2/09
11-of-11 - at Wayne State, 12/23/99
10-of-10 - at Detroit Mercy, 2/17/22
Home Sweet Home
Here's some fun stats in the Mastodons' home games this season.
• Team - 41.2 FG% and 35.3 3FG%
• Sylare Starks - 12.2 PPG, 41.8 FG%
• Shayla Sellers - 10.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG
• Ryin Ott - 9.7 PPG, 38.8 3FG%
• Riley Ott - 9.7 PPG, 63.6 3FG%
• Aubrey Stupp - 9.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG
Free For a Reason
Purdue Fort Wayne's season free throw percentage of 80.3 percent is the fourth-best in the country. Only Iowa, Iowa State and Syracuse have better free throw shooting percentages. This is also the best free throw percentage in program history.
Streaks & Stats
The number of consecutive games that the Mastodons have...
• Made at least one 3-pointer: 43 games
• Made at least one free throw: 53 games
• Aubrey Stupp made at least two field goals: 11 games
In The Wins...
The Mastodons are averaging 79.0 points per game in their wins with a 44.8 percent shooting clip. In their losses, the 'Dons are at 53.7 points and 36.0 percent shooting. They are also shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc in wins compared to 30.6 percent in losses.
What a Charismatic Quartet
In the last 10 games, Aubrey Stupp, Sylare Starks, Amellia Bromenschenkel and Shayla Sellers have combined for 46.4 points, 18.7 rebounds and 8.0 assists per game.
Sybaritical Sylare
Sylare Starks is scoring a career-best 12.0 points per game this season. She is also shooting a career-best 40.4 percent from the floor, 36.1 percent from 3-point range and 93.8 percent from the charity stripe.
On The Right Track
Purdue Fort Wayne's statistics have taken a jump from last season to this season.
• Points per game: 53.7 -> 60.8
• Scoring Margin: -18.5 -> -5.0
•Field goal percentage: 34.2 -> 38.7
• 3-point field goal %: 25.0 -> 32.8
•Free throw percentage: 71.4 -> 80.5
• Rebounds per game: 29.0 -> 32.6
• Assists per game: 9.5 -> 12.8
• Blocks per game: 1.8 -> 2.6
All-League Résumé
In Horizon League games this season, Shayla Sellers is averaging 12.5 points (13th), 5.1 rebounds (22nd), 2.5 assists (12th), 0.9 blocks (8th) and 1.3 steals (18th).
Triple Threat
Purdue Fort Wayne is second in the Horizon League in 3-point shooting percentage (32.8 percent), 3-point field goals made (208), 3-point field goals per game (8.3) and 3-point field goals attempted (634). The 'Dons are top-100 in the country in all four of those categories.
Smoother Than WD-40
The Mastodons have shot over 40 percent from 3-point range in four games this season. The 'Dons shot over 40 percent from 3 against Manchester (52.2), Indiana State (40.7), at Cleveland State (40.9) and at UIC (47.8).
A Starks Contrast
Sylare Starks scored 33 points at Detroit Mercy on February 17, which was the most by a Horizon League player in a league game this season. It was the second-most overall, as Oakland's Kahlaijah Dean scored 34 at Central Michigan. Starks is the only player in the league to scored 30 or more points off the bench this season. Her 33 points ranks in the top 20 in program history in single-game scoring, and top 10 in the Division I era. She is the first player in program history to score 33 points off the bench.
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:
• PPG: 4.3 -> 7.9 -> 10.5
• FG%: 32.4 -> 34.0 -> 41.5
• 3FG %: 27.5 -> 31.0 -> 36.7
• FT%: 68.0 -> 74.3 -> 86.7
• APG: 0.6 -> 1.4 -> 2.3
• RPG: 2.9 -> 2.9 -> 5.0
• FG: 1.6 -> 2.8 -> 3.6
• 3FG: 0.7 -> 1.2 -> 1.7
Live By The Three
The Mastodons have made the same number or more 3-pointers than their opponents in 22 of their 25 games played. The 'Dons are making 8.3 triples per game while holding their opponents to just 5.9.
Sharp-Shooting 'Dons
Purdue Fort Wayne has six Mastodons shooting over 30 percent from 3-point range with at least four attempts: Riley Ott, Shayla Sellers, Sylare Starks, Shianne Johnson, Amellia Bromenschenkel and Ryin Ott. Last year, the Mastodons had no one shoot over 31 percent. As a team, the 'Dons are shooting 33.0 percent, up from 25.0 percent a year ago.
I Know Them!
Three Mastodons have played in all 25 games this season: Aubrey Stupp, Amellia Bromenschenkel and Audra Emmerson.
Sharing The Sugar
The Mastodons have recorded more than 25 assists in two games this year: Manchester (27) and at UIC (26). This is the first time in the Division I era that the 'Dons have dished out 25 assists in more than one game in a season. The 26 against UIC is the second-most in the Division I era, and the most against a Division I foe in program history.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne dropped a 58-54 game at Oakland on Saturday (Feb. 19). Three Mastodons scored in double-figures, led by Sylare Starks with 16 points.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will honor Valerie Clark for Senior Day against Milwaukee on Saturday (Feb. 26) before playing in the Keeps Horizon League Championship on March 1.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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