Sunday, February 2
Milwaukee, Wis.
3 PM ET
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Milwaukee
Chris Morgan
'Dons and Milwaukee Ready for Second Meeting of 2025
1/31/2025 6:22:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Two Horizon League venues have hosted an NBA All-Star game. One is the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The other is Sunday's destination for the Mastodon men's basketball team. The 'Dons will play at Milwaukee in a 3 p.m. start at the venue once known as The Mecca. The former home of the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks has had several name changes since it hosted the 1977 NBA All-Star Game, the first after the NBA-ABA merger. The venue is most famous for the colorful court designed by artist Robert Indiana. That court is no longer used, but the same space will host Sunday's tilt between the 'Dons and Panthers.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (15-8, 8-4 Horizon) at Milwaukee (15-7, 8-3 Horizon)
When: Sunday, Feb. 2 | 3 p.m. ET
Where: UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena | Milwaukee, Wis.
Live Stats: Link
Listen: 1380 AM
Watch: ESPN+
Series History: Mastodons lead 6-4. The 'Dons topped Milwaukee 78-73 on Jan. 8, 2025 in Fort Wayne. Rasheed Bello finished with 23 points on 10-of-10 from the free throw line on his way to a Horizon League Player of the Week honor.
Game Notes (PDF): Purdue Fort Wayne | Milwaukee
'DONS & ENDS
// The Mastodons drew a crowd of 2,603 to the home game vs. Cleveland State on Jan. 30 aired live on ESPNU. It was the largest crowd for a non-exhibition home game (excluding the 2016 game vs. Indiana) since Dec. 1, 2012 when 3,033 saw the 'Dons defeat Miami (Ohio) 57-56.
// The Feb. 21 vs. Oakland and Feb. 27 vs. Northern Kentucky home games are possibilities to be flexed to an ESPNU broadcast. The Mastodons' road game at Cleveland State on March 1 is also a possibility for a broadcast.
// The 'Dons are 2nd in the nation in fewest turnovers per game (9.0) and 4th in turnover margin (+6.2).
- The 'Dons committed no turnovers in a 103-52 win over Defiance on Dec. 20, tying an NCAA record.
- 14 times this year the 'Dons have committed single-digit turnovers in a game.
- The 'Dons had only seven turnovers in a double overtime win at Wright State.
- 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 9.6 turnovers.
- Quinton Morton-Robertson's 2.50 assist/turnover ratio is 59th in the nation.
// In the nation the Mastodons are:
- 2nd in fewest turnovers per game (9.0)
- 5th in 3-pointers per game (10.8)
- 4th in turnover margin (+6.2)
- 11th in assist/turnover ratio (1.65)
- 15th in 3-point percentage (38.4 percent)
- 15th in points per game (83.0)
- 18th in effective field goal percentage (56.6 percent)
- 27th in 3-point attempts per game (28.0)
- 31st in turnovers forced per game (15.13)
- 35th in steals per game (8.8)
- 44th in field goal percentage (47.9)
- 50th in free throw percentage (75.7)
// The Mastodons opened the season 9-0 at home, the best undefeated home stretch to start a season in the program's NCAA Division I history.
// On Jalen Jackson's 38 point performance at IU Indianapolis (Jan. 25)
- Most points by a Horizon League player this year
- T-3rd in Division I program history for points in a game
- 14 free throws, T-2nd in Division I program history for free throws in a game
// Multiple 'Dons are shooting 40 percent or better from three this year (min. 50 att.):
- Corey Hadnot II - 42.7 percent (32-of-75)
- Rasheed Bello - 43.3 percent (52-of-120)
- Maximus Nelson - 41.2 percent (54-of-131)
// The 'Dons had a season-high 23 fast break points (against a DI team) vs. Youngstown State (Jan. 4).
// Notes on the 2OT win at Wright State (Jan. 15).
- The game ranked 10th on KenPom on the website's "excitement scale" of all Division I games in 2024-25.
- Most points against a Division I opponent in program history (120).
- It is the first time a team has scored 120 points in a Horizon League game since Evansville defeated Butler 136-128 in double overtime on Feb. 9, 1991.
- Chandler Cuthrell set career highs in points (20) and rebounds (16).
- Chandler Cuthrell's 16 rebounds are tied for 7th for most rebounds in a game in the Division I program history.
- The last 'Don to record 16 boards in a game was John Konchar at UIC (Nov. 18, 2017)
- The 'Dons have played (and won) two straight overtime games at Wright State.
- The 'Dons shot 53.2 percent (42-of-79) with only seven turnovers in 50 minutes.
// Per Ken Pom, the 'Dons are second in the nation in minutes continuity at 72.7 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 34.0 percent.
JALEN JACKSON...:
// ... has 1,026 points in a Mastodon uniform, going over 1,000 as a Mastodon at IU Indianapolis (Jan. 25).
// ... earned the 2025 CollegeInsider.com Lou Henson Mid-Major Mid-Season Player of the Year in January 2025. The award is the precursor to the end of the year award given away at the Final Four at the end of the year.
// ... picked up back-to-back Horizon League Player of the Weeks on Jan. 20 on Jan. 27, 2025.
// ... in league play, Jalen Jackson is shooting 54.3 percent.
// ... has reached double-figures in every game this season and 20 points nine times.
// ... has scored in double-digits in 54-of-59 career games for the 'Dons.
// ... ranks 4th in the nation in total points (460) and 6th in total field goals (160).
// ... ranks 18th in the nation and first in the league in made free throws with 113. He is 19th in the nation with 147 free throw attempts, also best in the league.
// ... is 39th in the nation with 43 steals.
// ... is averaging 6.5 fouls drawn per 40 minutes, 33rd in the nation per KenPom.
// ... was named to The Sunshine Classic All-Tournament Team (Nov. 2024).
// ... has reached double-digit free throw attempts in a game 10 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 51.0 percent this season).
// ... was named the MVP of the CIT's Jim Phelan Classic in a win at Bowling Green in March 2024.
// ... drew 12 fouls against Bethune-Cookman (Nov. 12), going 13-of-16 from the free throw line. His 13 free throws tied for fifth most in game in the program's NCAA Division I era.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (15-8, 8-4 Horizon) at Milwaukee (15-7, 8-3 Horizon)
When: Sunday, Feb. 2 | 3 p.m. ET
Where: UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena | Milwaukee, Wis.
Live Stats: Link
Listen: 1380 AM
Watch: ESPN+
Series History: Mastodons lead 6-4. The 'Dons topped Milwaukee 78-73 on Jan. 8, 2025 in Fort Wayne. Rasheed Bello finished with 23 points on 10-of-10 from the free throw line on his way to a Horizon League Player of the Week honor.
Game Notes (PDF): Purdue Fort Wayne | Milwaukee
'DONS & ENDS
// The Mastodons drew a crowd of 2,603 to the home game vs. Cleveland State on Jan. 30 aired live on ESPNU. It was the largest crowd for a non-exhibition home game (excluding the 2016 game vs. Indiana) since Dec. 1, 2012 when 3,033 saw the 'Dons defeat Miami (Ohio) 57-56.
// The Feb. 21 vs. Oakland and Feb. 27 vs. Northern Kentucky home games are possibilities to be flexed to an ESPNU broadcast. The Mastodons' road game at Cleveland State on March 1 is also a possibility for a broadcast.
// The 'Dons are 2nd in the nation in fewest turnovers per game (9.0) and 4th in turnover margin (+6.2).
- The 'Dons committed no turnovers in a 103-52 win over Defiance on Dec. 20, tying an NCAA record.
- 14 times this year the 'Dons have committed single-digit turnovers in a game.
- The 'Dons had only seven turnovers in a double overtime win at Wright State.
- 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 9.6 turnovers.
- Quinton Morton-Robertson's 2.50 assist/turnover ratio is 59th in the nation.
// In the nation the Mastodons are:
- 2nd in fewest turnovers per game (9.0)
- 5th in 3-pointers per game (10.8)
- 4th in turnover margin (+6.2)
- 11th in assist/turnover ratio (1.65)
- 15th in 3-point percentage (38.4 percent)
- 15th in points per game (83.0)
- 18th in effective field goal percentage (56.6 percent)
- 27th in 3-point attempts per game (28.0)
- 31st in turnovers forced per game (15.13)
- 35th in steals per game (8.8)
- 44th in field goal percentage (47.9)
- 50th in free throw percentage (75.7)
// The Mastodons opened the season 9-0 at home, the best undefeated home stretch to start a season in the program's NCAA Division I history.
// On Jalen Jackson's 38 point performance at IU Indianapolis (Jan. 25)
- Most points by a Horizon League player this year
- T-3rd in Division I program history for points in a game
- 14 free throws, T-2nd in Division I program history for free throws in a game
// Multiple 'Dons are shooting 40 percent or better from three this year (min. 50 att.):
- Corey Hadnot II - 42.7 percent (32-of-75)
- Rasheed Bello - 43.3 percent (52-of-120)
- Maximus Nelson - 41.2 percent (54-of-131)
// The 'Dons had a season-high 23 fast break points (against a DI team) vs. Youngstown State (Jan. 4).
// Notes on the 2OT win at Wright State (Jan. 15).
- The game ranked 10th on KenPom on the website's "excitement scale" of all Division I games in 2024-25.
- Most points against a Division I opponent in program history (120).
- It is the first time a team has scored 120 points in a Horizon League game since Evansville defeated Butler 136-128 in double overtime on Feb. 9, 1991.
- Chandler Cuthrell set career highs in points (20) and rebounds (16).
- Chandler Cuthrell's 16 rebounds are tied for 7th for most rebounds in a game in the Division I program history.
- The last 'Don to record 16 boards in a game was John Konchar at UIC (Nov. 18, 2017)
- The 'Dons have played (and won) two straight overtime games at Wright State.
- The 'Dons shot 53.2 percent (42-of-79) with only seven turnovers in 50 minutes.
// Per Ken Pom, the 'Dons are second in the nation in minutes continuity at 72.7 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 34.0 percent.
JALEN JACKSON...:
// ... has 1,026 points in a Mastodon uniform, going over 1,000 as a Mastodon at IU Indianapolis (Jan. 25).
// ... earned the 2025 CollegeInsider.com Lou Henson Mid-Major Mid-Season Player of the Year in January 2025. The award is the precursor to the end of the year award given away at the Final Four at the end of the year.
// ... picked up back-to-back Horizon League Player of the Weeks on Jan. 20 on Jan. 27, 2025.
// ... in league play, Jalen Jackson is shooting 54.3 percent.
// ... has reached double-figures in every game this season and 20 points nine times.
// ... has scored in double-digits in 54-of-59 career games for the 'Dons.
// ... ranks 4th in the nation in total points (460) and 6th in total field goals (160).
// ... ranks 18th in the nation and first in the league in made free throws with 113. He is 19th in the nation with 147 free throw attempts, also best in the league.
// ... is 39th in the nation with 43 steals.
// ... is averaging 6.5 fouls drawn per 40 minutes, 33rd in the nation per KenPom.
// ... was named to The Sunshine Classic All-Tournament Team (Nov. 2024).
// ... has reached double-digit free throw attempts in a game 10 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 51.0 percent this season).
// ... was named the MVP of the CIT's Jim Phelan Classic in a win at Bowling Green in March 2024.
// ... drew 12 fouls against Bethune-Cookman (Nov. 12), going 13-of-16 from the free throw line. His 13 free throws tied for fifth most in game in the program's NCAA Division I era.
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