Thursday, February 2
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Youngstown State
Lauryn Stover, Aubrey Stupp
Photo by: Josh Gales
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball puts its three-game winning streak on the line against Youngstown State on Thursday (Feb. 2).
Game Day Information
Who: Youngstown State Penguins
When: Thursday, February 2 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Youngstown State | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Horizon League preseason favorite Youngstown State is 16-5 and 10-2 in league play. The Penguins are riding a four-game winning streak, with their last loss coming on January 16 to IUPUI. The only other team the Penguins lost to in league play was Cleveland State. Player of the Year candidate Lilly Ritz is averaging a double-double with 17.2 points and 10.7 rebounds per game.
The Series
Youngstown State leads the all-time series 10-2 and has won the last seven meetings. The Mastodons' last win came in 2010, which saw Stephanie Rosado score 22 points and grab 12 rebounds.
National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Purdue Fort Wayne will celebrate the National Girls and Women in Sports Day prior to Thursday's game with a panel of women in sports associated with the Mastodons, including women's soccer Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year Samantha Castaneda.
Defense (Clap, Clap) Defense
Purdue Fort Wayne has held its opponents to 64 points or fewer in 12 games this season. They are 9-3 in such games.
She's Back!
After four games of four points or less, Amellia Bromenschenkel has averaged 16.6 points per game in the last five games.
In The Wins...
In the Mastodons' wins this year, Amellia Bromenschenkel is recording 18.0 points and 6.2 rebounds with a 58.6 percent shooting clip and a 52.5 percent 3-point shooting percentage. She is also averaging 2.0 steals, 1.9 assists and 0.6 blocks per game in those games.
The Best Choice For Defensive Player of the Year
In Horizon League play, Shayla Sellers leads the league with 2.3 steals per game and is 14th in the league with 0.7 blocks per game. She is one of two players in the league that is in the top 14 in both categories.
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).
Checking In On The Standings
Through 12 Horizon League games played, the Mastodons are tied for sixth in the league standings. If the current standings were to hold, the Mastodons would host a Horizon League Championship first round game on February 28.
Thieves!
Purdue Fort Wayne is leading the Horizon League and 55th in the country with 9.6 steals per game. The 'Dons also force the 56th-most turnovers in the country at 19.00 per game, a league-best.
Especially Those Two!
In league play, Amellia Bromenschenkel and Shayla Sellers are tied for first in the Horizon League with 2.3 steals per game.
Sellers Swiper
Shayla Sellers ranks in the top-150 in the country with 39 steals this season.
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 second in the Horizon League with 29 blocks this season.
Bro!
Amellia Bromenschenkel is in the top 120 in the nation with a 45.6 field goal percentage. This ranks third in the Horizon League.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne blew out Detroit Mercy 69-45 on the road. Audra Emmerson scored 18 points, all of which came in the first half. Amellia Bromenschenkel had 16 points, 13 of which came in the second half.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will welcome Robert Morris to the Gates Sports Center for its 16th-annual Pink Out Celebration on Saturday (Feb. 4).
Game Day Information
Who: Youngstown State Penguins
When: Thursday, February 2 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Youngstown State | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Horizon League preseason favorite Youngstown State is 16-5 and 10-2 in league play. The Penguins are riding a four-game winning streak, with their last loss coming on January 16 to IUPUI. The only other team the Penguins lost to in league play was Cleveland State. Player of the Year candidate Lilly Ritz is averaging a double-double with 17.2 points and 10.7 rebounds per game.
The Series
Youngstown State leads the all-time series 10-2 and has won the last seven meetings. The Mastodons' last win came in 2010, which saw Stephanie Rosado score 22 points and grab 12 rebounds.
National Girls & Women in Sports Day
Purdue Fort Wayne will celebrate the National Girls and Women in Sports Day prior to Thursday's game with a panel of women in sports associated with the Mastodons, including women's soccer Horizon League Goalkeeper of the Year Samantha Castaneda.
Defense (Clap, Clap) Defense
Purdue Fort Wayne has held its opponents to 64 points or fewer in 12 games this season. They are 9-3 in such games.
She's Back!
After four games of four points or less, Amellia Bromenschenkel has averaged 16.6 points per game in the last five games.
In The Wins...
In the Mastodons' wins this year, Amellia Bromenschenkel is recording 18.0 points and 6.2 rebounds with a 58.6 percent shooting clip and a 52.5 percent 3-point shooting percentage. She is also averaging 2.0 steals, 1.9 assists and 0.6 blocks per game in those games.
The Best Choice For Defensive Player of the Year
In Horizon League play, Shayla Sellers leads the league with 2.3 steals per game and is 14th in the league with 0.7 blocks per game. She is one of two players in the league that is in the top 14 in both categories.
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).
Checking In On The Standings
Through 12 Horizon League games played, the Mastodons are tied for sixth in the league standings. If the current standings were to hold, the Mastodons would host a Horizon League Championship first round game on February 28.
Thieves!
Purdue Fort Wayne is leading the Horizon League and 55th in the country with 9.6 steals per game. The 'Dons also force the 56th-most turnovers in the country at 19.00 per game, a league-best.
Especially Those Two!
In league play, Amellia Bromenschenkel and Shayla Sellers are tied for first in the Horizon League with 2.3 steals per game.
Sellers Swiper
Shayla Sellers ranks in the top-150 in the country with 39 steals this season.
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 second in the Horizon League with 29 blocks this season.
Bro!
Amellia Bromenschenkel is in the top 120 in the nation with a 45.6 field goal percentage. This ranks third in the Horizon League.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne blew out Detroit Mercy 69-45 on the road. Audra Emmerson scored 18 points, all of which came in the first half. Amellia Bromenschenkel had 16 points, 13 of which came in the second half.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will welcome Robert Morris to the Gates Sports Center for its 16th-annual Pink Out Celebration on Saturday (Feb. 4).
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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