Saturday, February 17
Detroit, Mich.
1 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
17-10,8-8Horizon
83
at
69
Detroit Mercy
1-27,1-16Horizon
1
2
F
Purdue Fort Wayne
46
37
83
Detroit Mercy
36
33
69
Quinton Morton-Robertson
83-69 Victory Ensures Winning Season for Men’s Hoops
2/17/2024 4:21:00 PM | Men's Basketball
DETROIT – Four Mastodons finished in double-digits in Purdue Fort Wayne's 83-69 victory at Detroit Mercy on Saturday (Feb. 17). The win ensures a winning season for the 'Dons, their ninth in the last 11 campaigns for the 'Dons.
Quinton Morton-Robertson led Purdue Fort Wayne with 24 points on 8-of-11 shooting including 5-of-8 from three. He moved into seventh in program history for single 3-pointers by bringing his 2023-24 total to 80.
Jalen Jackson added 18 points (8-of-13 shooting), six assists, four rebounds and two steals. Rasheed Bello pitched in 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting while adding six rebounds and four assists. Anthony Roberts totaled 13 points and six boards.
They helped the 'Dons shoot 33-of-59 (55.9 percent). The 'Dons had only five turnovers in the game and just one in the first half. Purdue Fort Wayne finished with 13 more shot attempts than Detroit Mercy thanks to their sure hands.
Jayden Stone led UDM with 27 points in 40 minutes of action.
Bello scored 13 points in the first half as the 'Dons led 46-36 at halftime. The period featured two ties, but the 'Dons never trailed. Purdue Fort Wane led by as many as 18 in the second half but the Titans cut it to 58-54 with 10:37 left. It would be as close as the home team would get. The 'Dons responded with a 7-0 run, that turned in to a 12-2 stretch with five Mastodons scoring in the push.
Detroit Mercy falls to 1-27 (1-16 Horizon League). The Mastodons improve to 17-10 (8-8 Horizon League). Purdue Fort Wayne is at Green Bay on Friday (Feb. 23).
Quinton Morton-Robertson led Purdue Fort Wayne with 24 points on 8-of-11 shooting including 5-of-8 from three. He moved into seventh in program history for single 3-pointers by bringing his 2023-24 total to 80.
Jalen Jackson added 18 points (8-of-13 shooting), six assists, four rebounds and two steals. Rasheed Bello pitched in 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting while adding six rebounds and four assists. Anthony Roberts totaled 13 points and six boards.
They helped the 'Dons shoot 33-of-59 (55.9 percent). The 'Dons had only five turnovers in the game and just one in the first half. Purdue Fort Wayne finished with 13 more shot attempts than Detroit Mercy thanks to their sure hands.
Jayden Stone led UDM with 27 points in 40 minutes of action.
Bello scored 13 points in the first half as the 'Dons led 46-36 at halftime. The period featured two ties, but the 'Dons never trailed. Purdue Fort Wane led by as many as 18 in the second half but the Titans cut it to 58-54 with 10:37 left. It would be as close as the home team would get. The 'Dons responded with a 7-0 run, that turned in to a 12-2 stretch with five Mastodons scoring in the push.
Detroit Mercy falls to 1-27 (1-16 Horizon League). The Mastodons improve to 17-10 (8-8 Horizon League). Purdue Fort Wayne is at Green Bay on Friday (Feb. 23).
~ Feel The Rumble ~
Team Stats
Pur-FW
UDM
FG%
.559
.522
3FG%
.360
.333
FT%
.667
.773
RB
26
25
TO
5
11
STL
8
3
Game Leaders
Pts
24
FGM
8
3FGM
5
FTM
3
Pts
18
FGM
8
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Players Mentioned
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