Thursday, January 26
Rochester, Mich.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Oakland
Jaidyn Koerdt, Klea Kaci, Aubrey Stupp
Photo by: Rachel Von Art
Mastodons and Golden Grizzlies Tussle on Thursday
1/25/2023 1:12:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team will hit the road to play at Oakland on Thursday night (Jan. 25) in Rochester, Michigan.
Game Day Information
Who: Oakland Golden Grizzlies
When: Thursday, January 26 | 7 PM
Where: Rochester, Mich. | Athletics Center O'Rena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Oakland | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Oakland is squarely in the middle of the Horizon League standings halfway through the league season at 10-9, 5-5. The Golden Grizzlies are led by Brooke Quarles-Daniels, who is averaging 11.5 points per game in her freshman season. She has been named Horizon League Freshman of the Week four times this year. After three-straight wins over NKU, Wright State and Detroit Mercy, OU fell to IUPUI last time out.
The Series
Oakland leads the all-time series against he Mastodons 19-10 and have won the last eight matchups. As Horizon League foes, the two teams have played about as close as any rivalry in the league. The Golden Grizzlies have won the last five meetings by an average of 6.0 points and the last three by 2.3 points.
It's Not Over Until It's Over
The Mastodons had three deficits of 10 points or more this season from which they came back to win: Bellarmine (10), Milwaukee (11) and Wright State (13).
She's Back!
After four games of four points or less, Amellia Bromenschenkel has averaged 14.3 points per game in the last three games.
Sharing the Sugar
Audra Emmerson has a career assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.5 in her two years with the 'Dons. She has 99 assists and 67 turnovers.
Doing Things the Wright Way
In the game at Wright State on January 22, the 'Dons...
• Shot 78.6 percent from the floor and 83.3 percent from 3-point range in the second quarter
• Overcame a 13-0 start to the game and won by 17, a 30-point swing
• Hit 13 3-pointers, the most against a league foe since Feb. 6, 2015
• Had six players hit a 3-pointer
• Shot 54.2 percent from 3, their best mark against a Division I team since North Dakota on Jan. 5, 2020
• Out-rebounded Wright State 37-25, a season-best margin
On That Milwaukee Game...
• The 11-point comeback was the largest since December 13, 2019
• The nine turnovers was the fewest against a Division I foe since February 27, 2020
• All five starters scored in double-digits for the first time since November 12, 2017
• The 19-0 run was the largest against a Division I opponent in program history
Defense (Clap, Clap) Defense
Purdue Fort Wayne has held its opponents to 64 points or fewer in 10 games this season.
In The Wins...
In the Mastodons' wins this year, Amellia Bromenschenkel is recording 17.4 points and 6.3 rebounds with a 56.2 percent shooting clip and a 50.0 percent 3-point shooting percentage. She is also averaging 2.0 steals, 1.4 assists and 0.6 blocks per game in those games.
Shayla Show
Shayla Sellers had one of her best games as a Mastodon against IUPUI on January 4. She recorded 23 points with a 69.2 percent clip from the floor and 50 percent from the 3-point line, six rebounds, four steals, three blocks and an assist. Her points, blocks and steals all at least tied a season-high mark.
The Best Choice For Defensive Player of the Year
In Horizon League play, Shayla Sellers is second in the league with 2.3 steals per game and is 10th in the league with 0.8 blocks per game. She is the only player in the league that is in the top 14 in both categories.
Thieves!
Purdue Fort Wayne is second in the Horizon League and 67th in the country with 9.5 steals per game. The 'Dons also force the 64th-most turnovers in the country at 19.21 per game, a league-best.
Especially Those Two!
In league play, Amellia Bromenschenkel and Shayla Sellers are first and second in the league with 2.4 and 2.3 steals per game.
Checking In On The Standings
At the halfway mark of Horizon League play, the Mastodons are eighth in the league standings. They are just one game out of sixth. If the current standings were to hold, the Mastodons would host a Horizon League Championship first round game on February 28.
Buy Stock, Don't Sell(ers)
Shayla Sellers ranks in the top-10 in program history in career free throw percentage with at least 100 makes.
1. Haley Seibert (.868 - 2011-15)
2. Amanda Hyde (.861 - 2010-14)
3. Jamie Holderman (.836 - 1999-01)
4. Jordan Zuppe (.819 - 2007-11)
5. Teena Merrell (.818 - 1986-90)
6. Shayla Sellers (.807 - 2019-present)
7. Lisa Miller (.804 - 1988-92)
8. Leah Sheets (.795 - 1994-98)
9. Kamilah Carter (.795 - 2014-16)
10. Hannah Albrecht (.793 - 2017-20)
Chasing 1,000
There are three Mastodons that are nearing the 1,000-point mark in their careers: Sylare Starks (821), Shayla Sellers (752), Riley Ott (738).
Shayla The Starter
Shayla Sellers has started in 96 of the 97 games in which she has played in her four years at Purdue Fort Wayne. She has only missed three games in her career, all coming in 2021-22 due to injury. She is fourth in program history in starts, with the next player on the list (De'Jour Young) at 103.
Recent Stats
In the last three games...
• Amellia Bromenschenkel is averaging 14.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while shooting 50 percent from 3-point range
• Shayla Sellers is scoring 12.3 points per game with a 52.2 percent shooting percentage
• Ryin Ott is shooting 45.5 percent from 3-point range for 10.0 points per game
• Jazzlyn Linbo is shooting 58.8 percent from the floor
• Aubrey Stupp is shooting 60 percent from the floor
• The team is shooting 43.8 percent from 3-point range
• The Mastodons are averaging 12.0 turnovers per game, down from 16.1 for the season
Some More on Free Throws
Sylare Starks has been spectacular from the free throw line in her career as a Mastodon. She would be the best in program history for career percentages if she met the minimum made requirements. She is 39-for-41 for 95.1 percent as a 'Don, which includes a 16-of-16 effort this season.
3-Point Threats
Purdue Fort Wayne takes 27.1 3-pointers per game, which is the second-most in the Horizon League and 11th in the nation.
Ace Amellia
Amellia Bromenschenkel has seven games in her career where has recorded at least one point, rebound, steal, block and assist.
Block Party
Purdue Fort Wayne is second in the Horizon League and just outside the top-100 nationally with 3.4 blocks per game.
Linbo Limbo
Jazzlyn Linbo is third in the Horizon League with 25 blocks this season.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne used a strong 3-point shooting effort to beat Wright State 72-55. The 'Dons shot 54.2 percent (13-of-24) from 3-point range.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will visit Detroit Mercy for their second game against the Titans on Saturday (Jan. 28).
Game Day Information
Who: Oakland Golden Grizzlies
When: Thursday, January 26 | 7 PM
Where: Rochester, Mich. | Athletics Center O'Rena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Oakland | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Oakland is squarely in the middle of the Horizon League standings halfway through the league season at 10-9, 5-5. The Golden Grizzlies are led by Brooke Quarles-Daniels, who is averaging 11.5 points per game in her freshman season. She has been named Horizon League Freshman of the Week four times this year. After three-straight wins over NKU, Wright State and Detroit Mercy, OU fell to IUPUI last time out.
The Series
Oakland leads the all-time series against he Mastodons 19-10 and have won the last eight matchups. As Horizon League foes, the two teams have played about as close as any rivalry in the league. The Golden Grizzlies have won the last five meetings by an average of 6.0 points and the last three by 2.3 points.
It's Not Over Until It's Over
The Mastodons had three deficits of 10 points or more this season from which they came back to win: Bellarmine (10), Milwaukee (11) and Wright State (13).
She's Back!
After four games of four points or less, Amellia Bromenschenkel has averaged 14.3 points per game in the last three games.
Sharing the Sugar
Audra Emmerson has a career assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.5 in her two years with the 'Dons. She has 99 assists and 67 turnovers.
Doing Things the Wright Way
In the game at Wright State on January 22, the 'Dons...
• Shot 78.6 percent from the floor and 83.3 percent from 3-point range in the second quarter
• Overcame a 13-0 start to the game and won by 17, a 30-point swing
• Hit 13 3-pointers, the most against a league foe since Feb. 6, 2015
• Had six players hit a 3-pointer
• Shot 54.2 percent from 3, their best mark against a Division I team since North Dakota on Jan. 5, 2020
• Out-rebounded Wright State 37-25, a season-best margin
On That Milwaukee Game...
• The 11-point comeback was the largest since December 13, 2019
• The nine turnovers was the fewest against a Division I foe since February 27, 2020
• All five starters scored in double-digits for the first time since November 12, 2017
• The 19-0 run was the largest against a Division I opponent in program history
Defense (Clap, Clap) Defense
Purdue Fort Wayne has held its opponents to 64 points or fewer in 10 games this season.
In The Wins...
In the Mastodons' wins this year, Amellia Bromenschenkel is recording 17.4 points and 6.3 rebounds with a 56.2 percent shooting clip and a 50.0 percent 3-point shooting percentage. She is also averaging 2.0 steals, 1.4 assists and 0.6 blocks per game in those games.
Shayla Show
Shayla Sellers had one of her best games as a Mastodon against IUPUI on January 4. She recorded 23 points with a 69.2 percent clip from the floor and 50 percent from the 3-point line, six rebounds, four steals, three blocks and an assist. Her points, blocks and steals all at least tied a season-high mark.
The Best Choice For Defensive Player of the Year
In Horizon League play, Shayla Sellers is second in the league with 2.3 steals per game and is 10th in the league with 0.8 blocks per game. She is the only player in the league that is in the top 14 in both categories.
Thieves!
Purdue Fort Wayne is second in the Horizon League and 67th in the country with 9.5 steals per game. The 'Dons also force the 64th-most turnovers in the country at 19.21 per game, a league-best.
Especially Those Two!
In league play, Amellia Bromenschenkel and Shayla Sellers are first and second in the league with 2.4 and 2.3 steals per game.
Checking In On The Standings
At the halfway mark of Horizon League play, the Mastodons are eighth in the league standings. They are just one game out of sixth. If the current standings were to hold, the Mastodons would host a Horizon League Championship first round game on February 28.
Buy Stock, Don't Sell(ers)
Shayla Sellers ranks in the top-10 in program history in career free throw percentage with at least 100 makes.
1. Haley Seibert (.868 - 2011-15)
2. Amanda Hyde (.861 - 2010-14)
3. Jamie Holderman (.836 - 1999-01)
4. Jordan Zuppe (.819 - 2007-11)
5. Teena Merrell (.818 - 1986-90)
6. Shayla Sellers (.807 - 2019-present)
7. Lisa Miller (.804 - 1988-92)
8. Leah Sheets (.795 - 1994-98)
9. Kamilah Carter (.795 - 2014-16)
10. Hannah Albrecht (.793 - 2017-20)
Chasing 1,000
There are three Mastodons that are nearing the 1,000-point mark in their careers: Sylare Starks (821), Shayla Sellers (752), Riley Ott (738).
Shayla The Starter
Shayla Sellers has started in 96 of the 97 games in which she has played in her four years at Purdue Fort Wayne. She has only missed three games in her career, all coming in 2021-22 due to injury. She is fourth in program history in starts, with the next player on the list (De'Jour Young) at 103.
Recent Stats
In the last three games...
• Amellia Bromenschenkel is averaging 14.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game while shooting 50 percent from 3-point range
• Shayla Sellers is scoring 12.3 points per game with a 52.2 percent shooting percentage
• Ryin Ott is shooting 45.5 percent from 3-point range for 10.0 points per game
• Jazzlyn Linbo is shooting 58.8 percent from the floor
• Aubrey Stupp is shooting 60 percent from the floor
• The team is shooting 43.8 percent from 3-point range
• The Mastodons are averaging 12.0 turnovers per game, down from 16.1 for the season
Some More on Free Throws
Sylare Starks has been spectacular from the free throw line in her career as a Mastodon. She would be the best in program history for career percentages if she met the minimum made requirements. She is 39-for-41 for 95.1 percent as a 'Don, which includes a 16-of-16 effort this season.
3-Point Threats
Purdue Fort Wayne takes 27.1 3-pointers per game, which is the second-most in the Horizon League and 11th in the nation.
Ace Amellia
Amellia Bromenschenkel has seven games in her career where has recorded at least one point, rebound, steal, block and assist.
Block Party
Purdue Fort Wayne is second in the Horizon League and just outside the top-100 nationally with 3.4 blocks per game.
Linbo Limbo
Jazzlyn Linbo is third in the Horizon League with 25 blocks this season.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne used a strong 3-point shooting effort to beat Wright State 72-55. The 'Dons shot 54.2 percent (13-of-24) from 3-point range.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will visit Detroit Mercy for their second game against the Titans on Saturday (Jan. 28).
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