
Audra Emmerson
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Purdue Fort Wayne Welcomes Vikings to Gates for #HLWBB Game
1/30/2024 11:36:00 AM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball will play host to the Cleveland State Vikings on Wednesday (Jan. 31) for a Horizon League women's basketball bout at 7 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Cleveland State Vikings
When: Wednesday, January 31 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
Game Program: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Cleveland State | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Cleveland State is 18-4 and 9-2 in the Horizon League this season. The Vikings are coming off their second Horizon League loss of the season, a 69-56 loss at Detroit Mercy. Prior to that game, they had won seven in a row. Despite losing 2022-23 Player of the Year Destiny Leo to injury, the Vikings have found production from Colbi Maples and Mickayla Perdue, who are both averaging about 16 points per game.
The Series
Cleveland State has a 14-1 advantage in the all-time series against the Mastodons. Purdue Fort Wayne's one win came in 2004, when the 'Dons beat CSU in Cleveland 82-81 behind 25 points from Amy Gearlds.
Fresher Than The Prince of Bel-Air
Erin Woodson collected her third Freshman of the Week award on January 29. She averaged 10 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, helping Purdue Fort Wayne to wins over Chicago State and Northern Kentucky. She is the first Mastodon in program history to earn Freshman of the Week honors three times.
Home Sweet Gates
Purdue Fort Wayne is 6-0 inside the Gates Sports Center this season. Their only home loss came at the Memorial Coliseum. In home games this year, Purdue Fort Wayne is shooting 43.3 percent from the floor and 34.1 percent from 3-point range compared to 39.4 percent and 31.1 percent on the road. They are also two turnovers per game better at home compared to true road games.
Good Start!
Purdue Fort Wayne is 7-4 in the league. It is their best start to league play through 11 games since the 2010-11 season.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne topped Northern Kentucky 61-55 over the weekend thanks to 20 points from Shayla Sellers. She scored 10 of her 20 points in the final quarter. Erin Woodson added 10 points off the bench.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will play host to the IUPUI Jaguars on Saturday (Feb. 3). It will be a doubleheader with the men's volleyball team, who plays No. 8 Penn State.
Game Day Information
Who: Cleveland State Vikings
When: Wednesday, January 31 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
Game Program: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Cleveland State | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Cleveland State is 18-4 and 9-2 in the Horizon League this season. The Vikings are coming off their second Horizon League loss of the season, a 69-56 loss at Detroit Mercy. Prior to that game, they had won seven in a row. Despite losing 2022-23 Player of the Year Destiny Leo to injury, the Vikings have found production from Colbi Maples and Mickayla Perdue, who are both averaging about 16 points per game.
The Series
Cleveland State has a 14-1 advantage in the all-time series against the Mastodons. Purdue Fort Wayne's one win came in 2004, when the 'Dons beat CSU in Cleveland 82-81 behind 25 points from Amy Gearlds.
Fresher Than The Prince of Bel-Air
Erin Woodson collected her third Freshman of the Week award on January 29. She averaged 10 points and 3.5 rebounds per game, helping Purdue Fort Wayne to wins over Chicago State and Northern Kentucky. She is the first Mastodon in program history to earn Freshman of the Week honors three times.
Home Sweet Gates
Purdue Fort Wayne is 6-0 inside the Gates Sports Center this season. Their only home loss came at the Memorial Coliseum. In home games this year, Purdue Fort Wayne is shooting 43.3 percent from the floor and 34.1 percent from 3-point range compared to 39.4 percent and 31.1 percent on the road. They are also two turnovers per game better at home compared to true road games.
Good Start!
Purdue Fort Wayne is 7-4 in the league. It is their best start to league play through 11 games since the 2010-11 season.
Last Time Out
Purdue Fort Wayne topped Northern Kentucky 61-55 over the weekend thanks to 20 points from Shayla Sellers. She scored 10 of her 20 points in the final quarter. Erin Woodson added 10 points off the bench.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will play host to the IUPUI Jaguars on Saturday (Feb. 3). It will be a doubleheader with the men's volleyball team, who plays No. 8 Penn State.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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