Wednesday, March 27
Norfolk, Va.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Norfolk State
Maximus Nelson and the 'Dons go for a title on Wednesday.
Mastodons Play at Norfolk State on Wednesday in CIT Title Game
3/26/2024 3:02:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Mastodons play at Norfolk State in the championship of The 2024 CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, presented by BSN SPORTS.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (23-12) at Norfolk State (23-11)
When: Wednesday, March 27 | 7 PM ET
Where: Norfolk, Va. | Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
Live Stats: Link
Video: https://nsuspartans.com/
Radio: 1380 The Fan
Series Record: First meeting
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne (PDF) | Norfolk State (PDF)
KNOW YOUR FOE
// Norfolk State went 11-3 in the MEAC and were the top seed in the MEAC Tournament before falling to Howard in the semifinals
// The Spartans carry a 14-0 home record into Wednesday's matchup, aiming to become the first NSU men's basketball team to win 15 home games in a single season.
// The Spartans defeated Alabama A&M 81-66 to advance to the CIT title game.
'DONS AND ENDS
// A win for the 'Dons would be the program's first postseason tournament title since 1992-93 when the 'Dons won the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship 62-60 over Indianapolis on March 6, 1993.
// The CIT Championship game against Norfolk State is the latest in a calendar year Purdue Fort Wayne has ever played a game. The previous latest game was a loss to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on March 26, 2017 in the CIT.
// The Mastodons' 23 wins are tied for the third most in a season in program history. Most wins in a season: 25 (2013-14), 24 (2015-16) and 23 (1992-93 & 2023-24).
// In the CIT Semifinal win at Tarleton State, Eric Mulder had a career high in rebounds (15) and tied a career high in steals (3). He also had a double-double with 10 points. He scored the game winning basket with 15 seconds left.
// Anthony Roberts scored his 2,000th career NCAA point in the last game against Tarleton State.
// The 'Dons were one of only three teams in the Horizon League in postseason play. Oakland (NCAA Tournament) and Cleveland State (CBI) were the others.
// Only three times this season have the 'Dons committed more turnovers than their opponent. The games came against Oakland twice and Tarleton State. Only twice this season have the 'Dons had equal turnovers to their opponent (13 at Pittsburgh and 20 at Northern Kentucky).
// The 'Dons have single-digit turnovers in 15 games this season. Six times they have had six or fewer in a game.
// The 'Dons have six games this season in which they never trailed.
// The 'Dons have held a lead in every game this season, except for two: at Pitt (Dec. 20) and vs. Wright State (Jan. 6).
// Quinton Morton-Robertson made his 100th 3-pointer this season on Monday against Tarleton State. He now owns 101 3-pointers, second in program history.
1. 125 - Max Landis (2015-16)
2. 101 - Quinton Morton-Robertson (2023-24)
2. 100 - Mo Evans (2016-17)
// Quinton Morton-Robertson's 101 made 3-pointers ranks him 23rd in the nation.
// This is the Mastodons' seventh postseason appearance. The 'Dons are 4-6 all-time in postseason games.
- In 2014, the 'Dons defeated Akron at home 97-91 and fell on the road at VMI 106-95 in the CIT.
- In 2015, the 'Dons lost 82-77 at Evansville in the CIT.
- In 2016, the 'Dons earned a berth in the NIT, falling 79-55 at San Diego State.
- In 2017, the 'Dons defeated Ball State at home 88-80 on March 15, received a bye in the second round and then fell in the quarterfinals at Texas A&M Corpus Christi 78-62 in the CIT.
- In 2018, the 'Dons fell to Central Michigan 94-89 in the CIT
- In 2022, the 'Dons fell to Drake 87-65 in the CBI.
- On Mar. 20, the 'Dons won at Bowling Green 77-75 in the CIT for the first road postseason win in program history. On Monday, the 'Dons beat Tarleton State. 73-72 in the CIT to go to the CIT Championship.
// Rasheed Bello has 64 steals this season, making him fifth in the program's Division I era for single-season steals and Anthony Roberts has 62 steals, making him seventh.
// In league play only, all five starters ranked in the top-25 in steals per game in the League. Jalen Jackson was 3rd (2.0), Rasheed Bello was 4th (1.9), Anthony Roberts was 7th (1.5), Quinton Morton-Robertson was T-10th (1.3) and Eric Mulder was 23rd (1.1).
// Per Kenpom, Eric Mulder is 12th in 2-point field goal percentage (70.6 percent) in the nation.
// Jalen Jackson is third in the Horizon League in fouls drawn with 5.4 per 40 minutes.
// The 'Dons finished the regular season with wins over each of the top five teams in the postseason and a 7-3 record against the five teams (Oakland, Youngstown State, Green Bay, Wright State and Northern Kentucky).
// The 'Dons have recorded double-digit steals in 17 games. They have had more steals than their opponent in 24-of-32 games and eight of the last 12 games.
// The 'Dons have made at least eight 3-pointers in 26-of-34 games and double digit treys in 11 games.
// The 'Dons have double-digit offensive rebounds in 12 games.
// Quinton Morton-Robertson is 29th in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage at 40.9 percent.
TOP 30 NATIONAL RANKINGS:
// 4th in turnover margin (+5.8)
// 10th in steals per game (9.3)
// 11th in turnovers forced per game (16.23)
// 26th in 3-pointers per game (9.4)
// 27th in fast break points per game (13.74)
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (23-12) at Norfolk State (23-11)
When: Wednesday, March 27 | 7 PM ET
Where: Norfolk, Va. | Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
Live Stats: Link
Video: https://nsuspartans.com/
Radio: 1380 The Fan
Series Record: First meeting
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne (PDF) | Norfolk State (PDF)
KNOW YOUR FOE
// Norfolk State went 11-3 in the MEAC and were the top seed in the MEAC Tournament before falling to Howard in the semifinals
// The Spartans carry a 14-0 home record into Wednesday's matchup, aiming to become the first NSU men's basketball team to win 15 home games in a single season.
// The Spartans defeated Alabama A&M 81-66 to advance to the CIT title game.
'DONS AND ENDS
// A win for the 'Dons would be the program's first postseason tournament title since 1992-93 when the 'Dons won the Great Lakes Valley Conference Championship 62-60 over Indianapolis on March 6, 1993.
// The CIT Championship game against Norfolk State is the latest in a calendar year Purdue Fort Wayne has ever played a game. The previous latest game was a loss to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on March 26, 2017 in the CIT.
// The Mastodons' 23 wins are tied for the third most in a season in program history. Most wins in a season: 25 (2013-14), 24 (2015-16) and 23 (1992-93 & 2023-24).
// In the CIT Semifinal win at Tarleton State, Eric Mulder had a career high in rebounds (15) and tied a career high in steals (3). He also had a double-double with 10 points. He scored the game winning basket with 15 seconds left.
// Anthony Roberts scored his 2,000th career NCAA point in the last game against Tarleton State.
// The 'Dons were one of only three teams in the Horizon League in postseason play. Oakland (NCAA Tournament) and Cleveland State (CBI) were the others.
// Only three times this season have the 'Dons committed more turnovers than their opponent. The games came against Oakland twice and Tarleton State. Only twice this season have the 'Dons had equal turnovers to their opponent (13 at Pittsburgh and 20 at Northern Kentucky).
// The 'Dons have single-digit turnovers in 15 games this season. Six times they have had six or fewer in a game.
// The 'Dons have six games this season in which they never trailed.
// The 'Dons have held a lead in every game this season, except for two: at Pitt (Dec. 20) and vs. Wright State (Jan. 6).
// Quinton Morton-Robertson made his 100th 3-pointer this season on Monday against Tarleton State. He now owns 101 3-pointers, second in program history.
1. 125 - Max Landis (2015-16)
2. 101 - Quinton Morton-Robertson (2023-24)
2. 100 - Mo Evans (2016-17)
// Quinton Morton-Robertson's 101 made 3-pointers ranks him 23rd in the nation.
// This is the Mastodons' seventh postseason appearance. The 'Dons are 4-6 all-time in postseason games.
- In 2014, the 'Dons defeated Akron at home 97-91 and fell on the road at VMI 106-95 in the CIT.
- In 2015, the 'Dons lost 82-77 at Evansville in the CIT.
- In 2016, the 'Dons earned a berth in the NIT, falling 79-55 at San Diego State.
- In 2017, the 'Dons defeated Ball State at home 88-80 on March 15, received a bye in the second round and then fell in the quarterfinals at Texas A&M Corpus Christi 78-62 in the CIT.
- In 2018, the 'Dons fell to Central Michigan 94-89 in the CIT
- In 2022, the 'Dons fell to Drake 87-65 in the CBI.
- On Mar. 20, the 'Dons won at Bowling Green 77-75 in the CIT for the first road postseason win in program history. On Monday, the 'Dons beat Tarleton State. 73-72 in the CIT to go to the CIT Championship.
// Rasheed Bello has 64 steals this season, making him fifth in the program's Division I era for single-season steals and Anthony Roberts has 62 steals, making him seventh.
// In league play only, all five starters ranked in the top-25 in steals per game in the League. Jalen Jackson was 3rd (2.0), Rasheed Bello was 4th (1.9), Anthony Roberts was 7th (1.5), Quinton Morton-Robertson was T-10th (1.3) and Eric Mulder was 23rd (1.1).
// Per Kenpom, Eric Mulder is 12th in 2-point field goal percentage (70.6 percent) in the nation.
// Jalen Jackson is third in the Horizon League in fouls drawn with 5.4 per 40 minutes.
// The 'Dons finished the regular season with wins over each of the top five teams in the postseason and a 7-3 record against the five teams (Oakland, Youngstown State, Green Bay, Wright State and Northern Kentucky).
// The 'Dons have recorded double-digit steals in 17 games. They have had more steals than their opponent in 24-of-32 games and eight of the last 12 games.
// The 'Dons have made at least eight 3-pointers in 26-of-34 games and double digit treys in 11 games.
// The 'Dons have double-digit offensive rebounds in 12 games.
// Quinton Morton-Robertson is 29th in the nation in 3-point field goal percentage at 40.9 percent.
TOP 30 NATIONAL RANKINGS:
// 4th in turnover margin (+5.8)
// 10th in steals per game (9.3)
// 11th in turnovers forced per game (16.23)
// 26th in 3-pointers per game (9.4)
// 27th in fast break points per game (13.74)
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