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Mastodon WBB Visits Southern Illinois for Non-League Game
11/14/2023 3:18:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team is set to visit Southern Illinois for a non-league game on Wednesday evening (Nov. 15).
Game Day Information
Who: Southern Illinois Salukis
When: Wednesday, November 15 | 7 PM
Where: Carbondale, Ill. | Banterra Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Southern Illinois
Know Your Foe
Southern Illinois is 1-1 to start the season and is coming off a 3-point loss to Cornell. The Salukis beat Southeast Missouri in the season opener 85-70, coming back from down four at halftime. The Salukis have five players averaging double-figures, led by Shemera Williams at 17.5. SIU is shooting 43.6 percent from the floor and 34.1 percent from 3-point land.
The Series
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the series against Southern Illinois 2-0 thanks to wins in 2012 and 2013. In 2013, the Mastodons were led by 24 points from Mastodon great Amanda Hyde.
Chasing 1,000
The Mastodons have two players that are looking to reach 1,000 points in their careers. Shayla Sellers has 940 and Amellia Bromenschenkel has 655. Bromenschenkel scored 411 points last year.
How About Emmerson?
Audra Emmerson is shooting 45.5 percent from 3-point range since January 1, 2023, a mark of 41-of-90 over 21 games.
That Was Great
Purdue Fort Wayne set new program records against Great Lakes Christian for scoring (124), field goals (49), margin of victory (83) and bench points (77). The Mastodons' 124 points were just two points shy of the Horizon League individual game scoring record, set by Oakland against Marygrove in 2016. In addition to the records, the Mastodons won the rebound battle 56-28, forced 31 turnovers on 17 steals, and only committed eight turnovers.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne set a new scoring record with 124 points in a win against Great Lakes Christian. The 'Dons also set a new scoring margin record with the 83-point win.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will take to the skies for a trip to Estero, Florida to play in the Gulf Coast Showcase, highlighted by a game against No. 2 Iowa and Caitlin Clark on November 24.
Game Day Information
Who: Southern Illinois Salukis
When: Wednesday, November 15 | 7 PM
Where: Carbondale, Ill. | Banterra Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Southern Illinois
Know Your Foe
Southern Illinois is 1-1 to start the season and is coming off a 3-point loss to Cornell. The Salukis beat Southeast Missouri in the season opener 85-70, coming back from down four at halftime. The Salukis have five players averaging double-figures, led by Shemera Williams at 17.5. SIU is shooting 43.6 percent from the floor and 34.1 percent from 3-point land.
The Series
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the series against Southern Illinois 2-0 thanks to wins in 2012 and 2013. In 2013, the Mastodons were led by 24 points from Mastodon great Amanda Hyde.
Chasing 1,000
The Mastodons have two players that are looking to reach 1,000 points in their careers. Shayla Sellers has 940 and Amellia Bromenschenkel has 655. Bromenschenkel scored 411 points last year.
How About Emmerson?
Audra Emmerson is shooting 45.5 percent from 3-point range since January 1, 2023, a mark of 41-of-90 over 21 games.
That Was Great
Purdue Fort Wayne set new program records against Great Lakes Christian for scoring (124), field goals (49), margin of victory (83) and bench points (77). The Mastodons' 124 points were just two points shy of the Horizon League individual game scoring record, set by Oakland against Marygrove in 2016. In addition to the records, the Mastodons won the rebound battle 56-28, forced 31 turnovers on 17 steals, and only committed eight turnovers.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne set a new scoring record with 124 points in a win against Great Lakes Christian. The 'Dons also set a new scoring margin record with the 83-point win.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will take to the skies for a trip to Estero, Florida to play in the Gulf Coast Showcase, highlighted by a game against No. 2 Iowa and Caitlin Clark on November 24.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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