Thursday, October 23
Fort Wayne, Ind.
11 AM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Manchester
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Photo by: Rachel Von Art
Mastodon WBB Returns With Fitness Day Exhibition
10/21/2025 12:21:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team will welcome Manchester for an exhibition contest on Thursday (Oct. 23) at 11 a.m. The Mastodons will host students from Fort Wayne Community Schools for their annual Fitness Day activities prior to the game, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Manchester Spartans
When: Thursday, October 23 | 11 AM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: None
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
The Manchester Spartans were 8-16 a year ago, returning their top seven scorers. Abigail Rosenkrans was the Spartans' leading scorer, pouring in 16.5 points per game in 2024-25.
Series History
The Mastodons are 5-3 against Manchester in regular season contests dating back to 1976-77. The last time the two teams met was 2021, when the 'Dons won 102-35. Abby Whitmeyer, Purdue Fort Wayne Athletic Ticket Sales Director, and Bridget Nash, Horizon League Assistant Director for Creative Content and Communications, were on that Manchester team.
All-Around All-Americans
The Mastodons have three former NAIA All-Americans on the roster: Jordan Reid (Third Team - 2023-24), Alana Nelson (Second Team - 2023-24, 2024-25, Honorable Mention - 2022-23) and Lauren Lee (First Team - 2023-24, 2024-25).
History on the Staff
Mastodon assistant coach Lauren Ross, who played for the Mastodons last season, became the first player to lead the NCAA in 3-point percentage (47.6) and free throw percentage (94.8) in the same season.
Home Sweet Gates
Purdue Fort Wayne is 42-21 at home under head coach Maria Marchesano and 27-6 over the last two seasons.
Recent Alums In Hoops
Four Mastodons from last year's roster are still involved in basketball. Lauren Ross is an assistant coach for Purdue Fort Wayne, Amellia Bromenschenkel is an assistant coach for Northern Iowa and Audra Emmerson is an assistant coach for Western Michigan. Sydney Freeman signed a professional contract to play with Basket Slovanka in the Czech Republic.
Attendance Challenge
The Purdue Fort Wayne or Indiana Fort Wayne student who attends the most Mastodon home athletics events this year will win an iPad at the end of the 2025-26 school year! Make sure to check in and get your QR code scanned at the game to start tracking your attendance.
Last Season Recap
The Mastodons were 27-9 last season, finishing as the Horizon League runners-up in the regular season and postseason. The 27 wins marked a program record for single-season wins. The 'Dons earned a berth to the WNIT Great 8, the furthest postseason run in program history.
Next Time Up
The regular season opens at West Virginia on November 3 at 7 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Manchester Spartans
When: Thursday, October 23 | 11 AM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: None
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
The Manchester Spartans were 8-16 a year ago, returning their top seven scorers. Abigail Rosenkrans was the Spartans' leading scorer, pouring in 16.5 points per game in 2024-25.
Series History
The Mastodons are 5-3 against Manchester in regular season contests dating back to 1976-77. The last time the two teams met was 2021, when the 'Dons won 102-35. Abby Whitmeyer, Purdue Fort Wayne Athletic Ticket Sales Director, and Bridget Nash, Horizon League Assistant Director for Creative Content and Communications, were on that Manchester team.
All-Around All-Americans
The Mastodons have three former NAIA All-Americans on the roster: Jordan Reid (Third Team - 2023-24), Alana Nelson (Second Team - 2023-24, 2024-25, Honorable Mention - 2022-23) and Lauren Lee (First Team - 2023-24, 2024-25).
History on the Staff
Mastodon assistant coach Lauren Ross, who played for the Mastodons last season, became the first player to lead the NCAA in 3-point percentage (47.6) and free throw percentage (94.8) in the same season.
Home Sweet Gates
Purdue Fort Wayne is 42-21 at home under head coach Maria Marchesano and 27-6 over the last two seasons.
Recent Alums In Hoops
Four Mastodons from last year's roster are still involved in basketball. Lauren Ross is an assistant coach for Purdue Fort Wayne, Amellia Bromenschenkel is an assistant coach for Northern Iowa and Audra Emmerson is an assistant coach for Western Michigan. Sydney Freeman signed a professional contract to play with Basket Slovanka in the Czech Republic.
Attendance Challenge
The Purdue Fort Wayne or Indiana Fort Wayne student who attends the most Mastodon home athletics events this year will win an iPad at the end of the 2025-26 school year! Make sure to check in and get your QR code scanned at the game to start tracking your attendance.
Last Season Recap
The Mastodons were 27-9 last season, finishing as the Horizon League runners-up in the regular season and postseason. The 27 wins marked a program record for single-season wins. The 'Dons earned a berth to the WNIT Great 8, the furthest postseason run in program history.
Next Time Up
The regular season opens at West Virginia on November 3 at 7 p.m.
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