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Saturday, January 11
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Detroit Mercy
Corey Hadnot II
League Schedule Rolls on With Detroit Mercy on Saturday
1/10/2025 1:44:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The 'Dons are 8-0 at home with Detroit Mercy making their annual trip to the Summit City on Saturday (Jan. 11). A win on Saturday would give the 'Dons their best ever start to a season at home in the Division I era at 9-0.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (12-6, 5-2 Horizon) vs. Detroit Mercy Titans (6-12, 2-5 Horizon)
When: Saturday, Jan. 11 | 7 p.m. ET
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Live Stats: Link
Listen: 1380 AM
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Start at $10
Series History: Series tied 6-6
Game Notes (PDF): Purdue Fort Wayne | Detroit Mercy
// The 'Dons are 1st in the nation in fewest turnovers per game (9.0) and 3rd in turnover margin (+6.8).
- The 'Dons committed no turnovers in a 103-52 win over Defiance on Dec. 20, tying an NCAA record.
- 11 times this year have the 'Dons have committed single-digit turnovers in a game.
- This isn't new. Last year: 10.4 turnovers/game (11th in the nation), +5.7 turnover margin (4th).
- In league games, the 'Dons are averaging 10.3 turnovers.
- Quinton Morton-Robertson (2.39 86th).
// In the nation the Mastodons are:
- 1st in fewest turnovers per game (9.0)
- 3rd in turnover margin (6.8)
- 15th in 3-pointers per game (10.7)
- 18th in assist/turnover ratio (1.64)
- 28th in turnovers forced per game (15.76)
- 32nd in 3-point attempts per game (28.5)
- 32nd in effective field goal percentage (56.2 percent)
- 43rd in steals per game (8.9)
- 48th in fastbreak points per game (14.47)
// The Mastodons have opened the season 8-0 at home, knotting the best stretch to open a season at home in the Division I era program. A win on Saturday vs. Detroit Mercy would set a new mark for best home start to the season. The following are seasons of 8-0 or better home records to start the season:
2015-16 (8-0)
2017-18 (8-0)
2023-24 (8-0)
2024-25 (8-0) (current)
// With two wins at home to close out last season, the Mastodon home win-streak is at 10 games. Their last loss in a game in Fort Wayne was Feb. 14, 2024 to Oakland.
// The 'Dons had a season-high 23 fast break points (against a Division I team) on Saturday vs. Youngstown State (Jan. 4).
// Multiple 'Dons are shooting 40 percent or better from three this year:
- Maximus Nelson - 40.7 percent (44-of-108)
- Corey Hadnot II - 41.4 percent (24-of-58)
// In league play, Quinton Morton-Robertson is 18-of-41 (43.9 percent) from three.
// Per Ken Pom, the 'Dons lead the nation in minutes continuity at 73.9 percent. Ken Pom describes the stat as "determining what percentage of a team's minutes are played by the same player from last season to this season." The current national average is 34.1 percent.
// Since the 2018-19 season, the 'Dons have four total games of 24 or more made free throws and three have come this season. The 26 the 'Dons made against Bethune-Cookman and Robert Morris are tied for the seventh most in the Division I era of the program for made free throws in a game.
// A few 'Dons nearing scoring marks:
- Quinton Morton-Robertson (vs. Milwaukee, Jan. 10), Jalen Jackson (at EMU, Dec. 15) and Rasheed Bello (at EMU, Dec. 15).
// Career games with 10 made free throws (Mastodon DI era)
Rank Player Total
1 Frank Gaines 9
2 Bryson Scott 6
3 Jalen Jackson 3
Jarred Godfrey 3
5 David Carson 2
Rasheed Bello 2
JALEN JACKSON...:
// ... has reached double-figures in every game this season and 20 points seven times.
// ... has scored in double-digits in 49-of-54 career games for the 'Dons.
// ... ranks 5th in the nation in total points (344) and 7th in total field goals (121).
// ... ranks 25th in the nation and first in the league in made free throws with 83. He is 21st in the nation with 107 free throw attempts, also best in the league.
// ... is averaging 6.4 fouls drawn per 40 minutes, 48th in the nation per Ken Pom.
// ... is 23rd in the nation with 35 steals.
// ... was named to The Sunshine Classic All-Tournament Team (Nov. 2024).
// ... has reached double-digit free throw attempts in a game eight times in his career.
// ... made 133 free throws last season, 8th in a single-season all-time in program history.
// ... has raised his field goal percentage each year of his career (42.4 percent, 49.7 percent to 51.1 percent).
// ... was named the MVP of the CIT's Jim Phelan Classic in a win at Bowling Green in March 2024.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (12-6, 5-2 Horizon) vs. Detroit Mercy Titans (6-12, 2-5 Horizon)
When: Saturday, Jan. 11 | 7 p.m. ET
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Live Stats: Link
Listen: 1380 AM
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Start at $10
Series History: Series tied 6-6
Game Notes (PDF): Purdue Fort Wayne | Detroit Mercy
// The 'Dons are 1st in the nation in fewest turnovers per game (9.0) and 3rd in turnover margin (+6.8).
- The 'Dons committed no turnovers in a 103-52 win over Defiance on Dec. 20, tying an NCAA record.
- 11 times this year have the 'Dons have committed single-digit turnovers in a game.
- This isn't new. Last year: 10.4 turnovers/game (11th in the nation), +5.7 turnover margin (4th).
- In league games, the 'Dons are averaging 10.3 turnovers.
- Quinton Morton-Robertson (2.39 86th).
// In the nation the Mastodons are:
- 1st in fewest turnovers per game (9.0)
- 3rd in turnover margin (6.8)
- 15th in 3-pointers per game (10.7)
- 18th in assist/turnover ratio (1.64)
- 28th in turnovers forced per game (15.76)
- 32nd in 3-point attempts per game (28.5)
- 32nd in effective field goal percentage (56.2 percent)
- 43rd in steals per game (8.9)
- 48th in fastbreak points per game (14.47)
// The Mastodons have opened the season 8-0 at home, knotting the best stretch to open a season at home in the Division I era program. A win on Saturday vs. Detroit Mercy would set a new mark for best home start to the season. The following are seasons of 8-0 or better home records to start the season:
2015-16 (8-0)
2017-18 (8-0)
2023-24 (8-0)
2024-25 (8-0) (current)
// With two wins at home to close out last season, the Mastodon home win-streak is at 10 games. Their last loss in a game in Fort Wayne was Feb. 14, 2024 to Oakland.
// The 'Dons had a season-high 23 fast break points (against a Division I team) on Saturday vs. Youngstown State (Jan. 4).
// Multiple 'Dons are shooting 40 percent or better from three this year:
- Maximus Nelson - 40.7 percent (44-of-108)
- Corey Hadnot II - 41.4 percent (24-of-58)
// In league play, Quinton Morton-Robertson is 18-of-41 (43.9 percent) from three.
// Per Ken Pom, the 'Dons lead the nation in minutes continuity at 73.9 percent. Ken Pom describes the stat as "determining what percentage of a team's minutes are played by the same player from last season to this season." The current national average is 34.1 percent.
// Since the 2018-19 season, the 'Dons have four total games of 24 or more made free throws and three have come this season. The 26 the 'Dons made against Bethune-Cookman and Robert Morris are tied for the seventh most in the Division I era of the program for made free throws in a game.
// A few 'Dons nearing scoring marks:
- Quinton Morton-Robertson (vs. Milwaukee, Jan. 10), Jalen Jackson (at EMU, Dec. 15) and Rasheed Bello (at EMU, Dec. 15).
// Career games with 10 made free throws (Mastodon DI era)
Rank Player Total
1 Frank Gaines 9
2 Bryson Scott 6
3 Jalen Jackson 3
Jarred Godfrey 3
5 David Carson 2
Rasheed Bello 2
JALEN JACKSON...:
// ... has reached double-figures in every game this season and 20 points seven times.
// ... has scored in double-digits in 49-of-54 career games for the 'Dons.
// ... ranks 5th in the nation in total points (344) and 7th in total field goals (121).
// ... ranks 25th in the nation and first in the league in made free throws with 83. He is 21st in the nation with 107 free throw attempts, also best in the league.
// ... is averaging 6.4 fouls drawn per 40 minutes, 48th in the nation per Ken Pom.
// ... is 23rd in the nation with 35 steals.
// ... was named to The Sunshine Classic All-Tournament Team (Nov. 2024).
// ... has reached double-digit free throw attempts in a game eight times in his career.
// ... made 133 free throws last season, 8th in a single-season all-time in program history.
// ... has raised his field goal percentage each year of his career (42.4 percent, 49.7 percent to 51.1 percent).
// ... was named the MVP of the CIT's Jim Phelan Classic in a win at Bowling Green in March 2024.
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