Saturday, January 18
Fort Wayne, Ind.
2 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Northern Kentucky
Photo by: Josh Gales
'Dons Take 8-0 League Mark Into Home Game With Northern Kentucky
1/16/2025 1:07:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team will play host to the Northern Kentucky Norse on Saturday (Jan. 18) for a Horizon League contest at 2 p.m.
There will be a ball presentation to Sydney Freeman before the contest and a team-wide autograph session after.
Game Day Information
Who: Northern Kentucky Norse
When: Saturday, January 18 | 2 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Tickets: Link (Tickets start at $6)
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Northern Kentucky | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Northern Kentucky is 6-13 and 3-5 in the Horizon League. Prior to a loss at Youngstown State, NKU had won its last three against Milwaukee, Robert Morris and IU Indy. The Norse are led by Halle Idowu and Macey Blevins, who both average just above 12 points per game. Kamora Morgan has won two Freshman of the Week awards this season, and is averaging 9.5 points per game.
The Series
One of the longest rivalries in Mastodon history, Northern Kentucky leads the series 34-11. The rivalry dates back to 1984, meeting every year until 2000. The series reignited in 2014 and has remained stable since 2020. The Mastodons have won the last three by an average of eight.
Streaky!
Purdue Fort Wayne has the eighth-longest active win streak in the country at 10 victories. All of the teams with longer streaks, other than Grand Canyon, are ranked in the AP Top 25. Grand Canyon is ranked No. 7 in the Mid-Major Top 25.
1. No. 5 LSU - 19
2. No. 1 UCLA - 16
2. No. 9 Ohio State - 16
4. Grand Canyon - 13
5. No. 4 Southern Cal - 12
5. No. 11 Kansas State - 12
7. No. 2 South Carolina - 11
8. Purdue Fort Wayne - 10
In The Polls...
Purdue Fort Wayne was ranked No. 18 in the most recent CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top-25. The Mastodons have received votes in every poll since November 12, but moved into the rankings for the first time in program history on January 14.
200 For the Boss
The Mastodons' next victory will be Maria Marchesano's 200th win as head coach. 59 of her wins have come as the head coach for the 'Dons.
Can't Lose if you Don't Trail
Over the last 10 games (400 minutes), Purdue Fort Wayne has only trailed a total of 58:30, with 31:26 of that coming at IU Indy and 14:42 at Cleveland State. In the last seven games, Purdue Fort Wayne has only trailed for 16:00, with the Mastodons never trailing in four of those games.
Defense Rules!
According to Bart Torvik, Purdue Fort Wayne has the best defense in Horizon League action. The Mastodons have a rating of 89.9, the lowest in the league. Youngstown State is rated as the second-best with a mark of 91.9.
Offense Rules Too!
The Mastodons have the third-best offense in Horizon League play according to Torvik with a mark of 101.0. They are third behind Green Bay (104.7) and Cleveland State (102.3).
We Love Fort Wayne
Purdue Fort Wayne's 7-0 start at home is the best as a Division I institution and the best overall since 1995-96, when the Mastodons went 13-0 at home.
Big Shot Ross
Lauren Ross has hit dagger 3-pointers in two Horizon League games this season. Against Green Bay, she drilled a triple with 1:02 left then made a free throw with 11 seconds left in the one-point win. At Cleveland State, she hit a logo 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left to secure the 78-75 victory.
Rankings Respect
Per Bart Torvik and the NET, Purdue Fort Wayne has a national ranking of 108 and 106, respectively. Both sets of rankings have Purdue Fort Wayne, Cleveland State and Green Bay in a cluster between 104 and 114, effectively rating potential games between the three as toss-ups.
A Deep Lineup
Eight different Mastodons have scored at least 18 points in a single game in their Division I careers: Amellia Bromenschenkel, Audra Emmerson, Sydney Freeman, Jazzlyn Linbo, Ella Riggs, Lauren Ross, Renna Schwieterman and Taeya Steinauer.
Home Sweet Gates
The Mastodons are 7-0 at home this season. In its home games this season, Purdue Fort Wayne is scoring 83.0 points per game and has an average margin of victory of 27.6 points per game. The Mastodons are shooting 47.9 percent from the floor and 37.7 percent from 3-point range in Fort Wayne.
Streak Tracker
The Mastodons are on a 10-game winning streak, which ties the third-best in program history and the longest of the Division I era (2001-present).
14 wins - 1995-96
11 wins - 1982-83
10 wins - 1990-91, 1993-94, 2024-25
A Perfect Start to League Play
Purdue Fort Wayne is 8-0 to start Horizon League play this season. That is the best start to a league season in program history. The previous best was when the Mastodons started 7-0 in the Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference in 1995-96.
Ross Has the Sauce
Through 18 games, Lauren Ross is shooting 48.4 percent from the floor, 50 percent from 3-point range and 94.2 percent from the line. With a slight uptick in field goal percentage, she would be the first women's player and second player overall to ever shoot 50/50/90 since the 3-point line was added to college basketball. Salim Stoudamire (Arizona, 2004-05) is the only other college player to do hit all three marks for an entire season while meeting minimum requirements.
Points For Millie
Amellia Bromenschenkel needs five points to match Shayla Sellers and move into 10th place on the Mastodons' all-time scoring list.
Career Points
9. 1386 - Haley Seibert (2011-15)
10. 1332 - Shayla Sellers (2019-24)
11. 1327 - Amellia Bromenschenkel (2020-present)
Boards for Millie
Amellia Bromenschenkel needs nine rebounds to match Robin Scott for third on the Mastodons' all-time rebounding list.
Career Rebounds
2. 759 - Pam Edwards (1989-94)
3. 662 - Robin Scott (1987-91)
4. 653 - Amellia Bromenschenkel (2020-present)
Linbo Limbo
Jazzlyn Linbo is in the top-five in program history in single-season field goal percentage and career field goal percentage. She will qualify for the single-season list with 24 more made baskets.
Career Field Goal Percentage (200 min. attempts)
3. 53.1 - Rhonda Unverferth (1982-85)
4. 51.7 - Jazzlyn Linbo (2021-present)
5. 50.7 - Pam Edwards (1989-94)
Single-Season Field Goal Percentage (75 min. attempts)
1. 58.0 - Jazzlyn Linbo (2024-25)
2. 57.8 - Rhonda Unverferth (1984-85)
3. 56.3 - Verea Bibbs (2003-04)
Ross Mode
Lauren Ross owns the best 3-point and free throw percentages in program history with minimums of 30 and 60, respectively, for a season-long mark.
Single-Season 3-Point Percentage (30 min. attempts)
1. 50.0 - Lauren Ross (2024-25)
2. 46.1 - Trish Fleming (2000-01)
3. 44.0 - Lindy Jones (1989-90)
Single-Season Free Throw Percentage (60 min. attempts)
1. 94.2 - Lauren Ross (2024-25)
2. 91.4 - Haley Seibert (2014-15)
3. 89.9 - Jordan Zuppe (2010-11)
Last Time Out
Lauren Ross hit a 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds to go to beat Cleveland State on the road 78-75. This gave the 'Dons their 10th win in a row and eighth in Horizon League play.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will visit Detroit Mercy for a league game on Wednesday (Jan. 22) at 7 p.m. The Mastodons have only lost to Detroit Mercy once under head coach Maria Marchesano.
There will be a ball presentation to Sydney Freeman before the contest and a team-wide autograph session after.
Game Day Information
Who: Northern Kentucky Norse
When: Saturday, January 18 | 2 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: Link
Tickets: Link (Tickets start at $6)
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Northern Kentucky | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Northern Kentucky is 6-13 and 3-5 in the Horizon League. Prior to a loss at Youngstown State, NKU had won its last three against Milwaukee, Robert Morris and IU Indy. The Norse are led by Halle Idowu and Macey Blevins, who both average just above 12 points per game. Kamora Morgan has won two Freshman of the Week awards this season, and is averaging 9.5 points per game.
The Series
One of the longest rivalries in Mastodon history, Northern Kentucky leads the series 34-11. The rivalry dates back to 1984, meeting every year until 2000. The series reignited in 2014 and has remained stable since 2020. The Mastodons have won the last three by an average of eight.
Streaky!
Purdue Fort Wayne has the eighth-longest active win streak in the country at 10 victories. All of the teams with longer streaks, other than Grand Canyon, are ranked in the AP Top 25. Grand Canyon is ranked No. 7 in the Mid-Major Top 25.
1. No. 5 LSU - 19
2. No. 1 UCLA - 16
2. No. 9 Ohio State - 16
4. Grand Canyon - 13
5. No. 4 Southern Cal - 12
5. No. 11 Kansas State - 12
7. No. 2 South Carolina - 11
8. Purdue Fort Wayne - 10
In The Polls...
Purdue Fort Wayne was ranked No. 18 in the most recent CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top-25. The Mastodons have received votes in every poll since November 12, but moved into the rankings for the first time in program history on January 14.
200 For the Boss
The Mastodons' next victory will be Maria Marchesano's 200th win as head coach. 59 of her wins have come as the head coach for the 'Dons.
Can't Lose if you Don't Trail
Over the last 10 games (400 minutes), Purdue Fort Wayne has only trailed a total of 58:30, with 31:26 of that coming at IU Indy and 14:42 at Cleveland State. In the last seven games, Purdue Fort Wayne has only trailed for 16:00, with the Mastodons never trailing in four of those games.
Defense Rules!
According to Bart Torvik, Purdue Fort Wayne has the best defense in Horizon League action. The Mastodons have a rating of 89.9, the lowest in the league. Youngstown State is rated as the second-best with a mark of 91.9.
Offense Rules Too!
The Mastodons have the third-best offense in Horizon League play according to Torvik with a mark of 101.0. They are third behind Green Bay (104.7) and Cleveland State (102.3).
We Love Fort Wayne
Purdue Fort Wayne's 7-0 start at home is the best as a Division I institution and the best overall since 1995-96, when the Mastodons went 13-0 at home.
Big Shot Ross
Lauren Ross has hit dagger 3-pointers in two Horizon League games this season. Against Green Bay, she drilled a triple with 1:02 left then made a free throw with 11 seconds left in the one-point win. At Cleveland State, she hit a logo 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left to secure the 78-75 victory.
Rankings Respect
Per Bart Torvik and the NET, Purdue Fort Wayne has a national ranking of 108 and 106, respectively. Both sets of rankings have Purdue Fort Wayne, Cleveland State and Green Bay in a cluster between 104 and 114, effectively rating potential games between the three as toss-ups.
A Deep Lineup
Eight different Mastodons have scored at least 18 points in a single game in their Division I careers: Amellia Bromenschenkel, Audra Emmerson, Sydney Freeman, Jazzlyn Linbo, Ella Riggs, Lauren Ross, Renna Schwieterman and Taeya Steinauer.
Home Sweet Gates
The Mastodons are 7-0 at home this season. In its home games this season, Purdue Fort Wayne is scoring 83.0 points per game and has an average margin of victory of 27.6 points per game. The Mastodons are shooting 47.9 percent from the floor and 37.7 percent from 3-point range in Fort Wayne.
Streak Tracker
The Mastodons are on a 10-game winning streak, which ties the third-best in program history and the longest of the Division I era (2001-present).
14 wins - 1995-96
11 wins - 1982-83
10 wins - 1990-91, 1993-94, 2024-25
A Perfect Start to League Play
Purdue Fort Wayne is 8-0 to start Horizon League play this season. That is the best start to a league season in program history. The previous best was when the Mastodons started 7-0 in the Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference in 1995-96.
Ross Has the Sauce
Through 18 games, Lauren Ross is shooting 48.4 percent from the floor, 50 percent from 3-point range and 94.2 percent from the line. With a slight uptick in field goal percentage, she would be the first women's player and second player overall to ever shoot 50/50/90 since the 3-point line was added to college basketball. Salim Stoudamire (Arizona, 2004-05) is the only other college player to do hit all three marks for an entire season while meeting minimum requirements.
Points For Millie
Amellia Bromenschenkel needs five points to match Shayla Sellers and move into 10th place on the Mastodons' all-time scoring list.
Career Points
9. 1386 - Haley Seibert (2011-15)
10. 1332 - Shayla Sellers (2019-24)
11. 1327 - Amellia Bromenschenkel (2020-present)
Boards for Millie
Amellia Bromenschenkel needs nine rebounds to match Robin Scott for third on the Mastodons' all-time rebounding list.
Career Rebounds
2. 759 - Pam Edwards (1989-94)
3. 662 - Robin Scott (1987-91)
4. 653 - Amellia Bromenschenkel (2020-present)
Linbo Limbo
Jazzlyn Linbo is in the top-five in program history in single-season field goal percentage and career field goal percentage. She will qualify for the single-season list with 24 more made baskets.
Career Field Goal Percentage (200 min. attempts)
3. 53.1 - Rhonda Unverferth (1982-85)
4. 51.7 - Jazzlyn Linbo (2021-present)
5. 50.7 - Pam Edwards (1989-94)
Single-Season Field Goal Percentage (75 min. attempts)
1. 58.0 - Jazzlyn Linbo (2024-25)
2. 57.8 - Rhonda Unverferth (1984-85)
3. 56.3 - Verea Bibbs (2003-04)
Ross Mode
Lauren Ross owns the best 3-point and free throw percentages in program history with minimums of 30 and 60, respectively, for a season-long mark.
Single-Season 3-Point Percentage (30 min. attempts)
1. 50.0 - Lauren Ross (2024-25)
2. 46.1 - Trish Fleming (2000-01)
3. 44.0 - Lindy Jones (1989-90)
Single-Season Free Throw Percentage (60 min. attempts)
1. 94.2 - Lauren Ross (2024-25)
2. 91.4 - Haley Seibert (2014-15)
3. 89.9 - Jordan Zuppe (2010-11)
Last Time Out
Lauren Ross hit a 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds to go to beat Cleveland State on the road 78-75. This gave the 'Dons their 10th win in a row and eighth in Horizon League play.
Coming Up
Purdue Fort Wayne will visit Detroit Mercy for a league game on Wednesday (Jan. 22) at 7 p.m. The Mastodons have only lost to Detroit Mercy once under head coach Maria Marchesano.
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