Wednesday, November 12
Kalamazoo, Mich.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
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Western Michigan
MAC Opponent Western Michigan is Next for Men's Hoops
11/11/2025 2:03:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The 2025-26 Purdue Fort Wayne men's basketball season rolls on to Kalamazoo, Michigan on Wednesday when the Mastodons face the Broncos of Western Michigan University.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (1-2) at Western Michigan (1-2)
When: Wednesday, November 12 | 7 PM ET
Where: Kalamazoo, Mich. | University Arena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM Brett Rump (PBP)
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Western Michigan
Know Your Foe
Western Michigan owns a win over Coastal Carolina this year. They have losses to Northwood and Campbell.
Series History
Western Michigan leads 2-1.
'DONS & ENDS
// Some takeaways from the Dominican game.
- The 'Dons set a new single game program record with 137 points.
- The 'Dons shot 67.5 percent, which ranks 3rd all time for a single game in program history.
- The 'Dons had 31 assists, which ranks 2nd all time for a single game in program history.
- Career scoring performances: Corey Hadnot II (26), Ebrahim Kaba (20), Mason Shrout (15), EJ Mosley (11) and Yuval Levin (10).
- The 'Dons forced 27 Dominican turnovers.
- Eight 'Dons had double-digit scoring efforts.
// A smattering of bullet points on the game at Ohio State
- Mikale Stevenson finished with a career-high 21 points.
- Corey Hadnot II had a career-best six steals, besting the five he had at Penn State.
- The 'Dons forced 19 Ohio State turnovers.
- Darius Duffy was 5-of-5 for 10 points, his second-career double-digit scoring effort and first as a Mastodon.
- DeAndre Craig Jr. finished with 18 points for a second consecutive game.
- Yuval Levin recorded his first collegiate points, scoring four points with three rebounds and two steals.
// A couple tidbits from the opener vs. GCU
- All of DeAndre Craig Jr.'s game-high 18 points came in the second half.
- The 'Dons out-scored the 'Lopes 44-41 in the second half.
- Corey Hadnot II had a career-high six assists.
- The 'Dons had 13 turnovers while forcing 15 GCU turnovers.
- Ebrahim Kaba (3), EJ Mosley (3) and Mason Shrout (2) each recorded their first collegiate points in the contest.
// A few notes on the exhibition win over Ball State
- Mikale Stevenson had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists
- Stevenson's second half dunk was No. 3 on ESPN SportsCenter that evening.
- The 'Dons led 17-0 in fast break points and 41-33 in rebounds.
- The 'Dons held a 54-30 advantage in points in the paint. For comparison, the 'Dons didn't record more than 50 points in the paint against a Division I opponent all of last season.
// Jon Coffman owns 199 career coaching victories. He needs just one more to reach 200 for his career. He is already the program leader in wins.
// In May 2025 head coach Jon Coffman was selected as a Red Coat recipient from the Mad Anthonys Foundation. Each year the Red Coat is given to an individual that has made a positive impact on the region and the state of Indiana. A few of the previous honorees include: Keith Busse, Chuck Surack, Brad Stevens, Bob Chase, Arnie Ball, Shelley Long, Matt Painter, Brian Kelly, Brad Stevens, Joe Tiller, Bob Knight and John Wooden. The Red Coat Gala began in 1958.
// The Mastodons have recorded double-digit wins at home in 11 of the last 13 years. Last season the 'Dons opened the season 9-0 at home, the best undefeated home stretch to start a season in the program's NCAA Division I history.
// The Horizon League released windows for possible ESPN2/ESPNU broadcasts. The games will be picked about two weeks before the date. The 'Dons play in four of the windows.
Sunday, January 11 – 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2 - at Robert Morris
Wednesday, February 4 – 7 p.m. ET on ESPNU - vs. Youngstown State
Thursday, February 12 – 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2 - at Green Bay
Sunday, February 22 – 2 p.m. ET on ESPNU - at Cleveland State
// The Mastodons were picked fifth in the 2025-26 Horizon League Preseason Poll. The 'Dons got 287 points and one first place vote. Six different teams received at least one first place vote.
// Last season the 'Dons:
- made 10 or more 3-pointers 18 times.
- forced 20 turnovers four times.
- recorded 19 or more assists five times.
- shot 50 percent or better 11 times.
- scored 50 points in a half eight times. Six times against a Division I opponent.
// 22 former Mastodons have played professionally in the last 14 years.
// Weekly alumni spotlight:
Jalon Pipkins (2020-22) plays in Lithuania. His club Gargzdu is 2-6. He had 15 points in his squad's loss to Lietkabelis. Pipkins is averaging 11.4 points per game.
// The 'Dons have won 25 consecutive regular season home games against non-league opponents, a streak that started on Nov. 16, 2019 vs. Stetson.
// The 'Dons have been top 25 in the nation in 3-pointers per game in eight of the last 10 years and top 35 in the nation in points per game in seven of the last 12 years.
// Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the 'Dons are 7th in the nation in total made 3-pointers (4,421), 10th in 3-point field goal percentage (37.0 percent) and 25th in field goal percentage (46.6 percent).
// Purdue Fort Wayne finished each of the last two seasons ranked fourth in the nation in turnover margin; in 2024-25 (5.3) and in 2023-24 (5.7).
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (1-2) at Western Michigan (1-2)
When: Wednesday, November 12 | 7 PM ET
Where: Kalamazoo, Mich. | University Arena
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM Brett Rump (PBP)
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Western Michigan
Know Your Foe
Western Michigan owns a win over Coastal Carolina this year. They have losses to Northwood and Campbell.
Series History
Western Michigan leads 2-1.
'DONS & ENDS
// Some takeaways from the Dominican game.
- The 'Dons set a new single game program record with 137 points.
- The 'Dons shot 67.5 percent, which ranks 3rd all time for a single game in program history.
- The 'Dons had 31 assists, which ranks 2nd all time for a single game in program history.
- Career scoring performances: Corey Hadnot II (26), Ebrahim Kaba (20), Mason Shrout (15), EJ Mosley (11) and Yuval Levin (10).
- The 'Dons forced 27 Dominican turnovers.
- Eight 'Dons had double-digit scoring efforts.
// A smattering of bullet points on the game at Ohio State
- Mikale Stevenson finished with a career-high 21 points.
- Corey Hadnot II had a career-best six steals, besting the five he had at Penn State.
- The 'Dons forced 19 Ohio State turnovers.
- Darius Duffy was 5-of-5 for 10 points, his second-career double-digit scoring effort and first as a Mastodon.
- DeAndre Craig Jr. finished with 18 points for a second consecutive game.
- Yuval Levin recorded his first collegiate points, scoring four points with three rebounds and two steals.
// A couple tidbits from the opener vs. GCU
- All of DeAndre Craig Jr.'s game-high 18 points came in the second half.
- The 'Dons out-scored the 'Lopes 44-41 in the second half.
- Corey Hadnot II had a career-high six assists.
- The 'Dons had 13 turnovers while forcing 15 GCU turnovers.
- Ebrahim Kaba (3), EJ Mosley (3) and Mason Shrout (2) each recorded their first collegiate points in the contest.
// A few notes on the exhibition win over Ball State
- Mikale Stevenson had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists
- Stevenson's second half dunk was No. 3 on ESPN SportsCenter that evening.
- The 'Dons led 17-0 in fast break points and 41-33 in rebounds.
- The 'Dons held a 54-30 advantage in points in the paint. For comparison, the 'Dons didn't record more than 50 points in the paint against a Division I opponent all of last season.
// Jon Coffman owns 199 career coaching victories. He needs just one more to reach 200 for his career. He is already the program leader in wins.
// In May 2025 head coach Jon Coffman was selected as a Red Coat recipient from the Mad Anthonys Foundation. Each year the Red Coat is given to an individual that has made a positive impact on the region and the state of Indiana. A few of the previous honorees include: Keith Busse, Chuck Surack, Brad Stevens, Bob Chase, Arnie Ball, Shelley Long, Matt Painter, Brian Kelly, Brad Stevens, Joe Tiller, Bob Knight and John Wooden. The Red Coat Gala began in 1958.
// The Mastodons have recorded double-digit wins at home in 11 of the last 13 years. Last season the 'Dons opened the season 9-0 at home, the best undefeated home stretch to start a season in the program's NCAA Division I history.
// The Horizon League released windows for possible ESPN2/ESPNU broadcasts. The games will be picked about two weeks before the date. The 'Dons play in four of the windows.
Sunday, January 11 – 3 p.m. ET on ESPN2 - at Robert Morris
Wednesday, February 4 – 7 p.m. ET on ESPNU - vs. Youngstown State
Thursday, February 12 – 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2 - at Green Bay
Sunday, February 22 – 2 p.m. ET on ESPNU - at Cleveland State
// The Mastodons were picked fifth in the 2025-26 Horizon League Preseason Poll. The 'Dons got 287 points and one first place vote. Six different teams received at least one first place vote.
// Last season the 'Dons:
- made 10 or more 3-pointers 18 times.
- forced 20 turnovers four times.
- recorded 19 or more assists five times.
- shot 50 percent or better 11 times.
- scored 50 points in a half eight times. Six times against a Division I opponent.
// 22 former Mastodons have played professionally in the last 14 years.
// Weekly alumni spotlight:
Jalon Pipkins (2020-22) plays in Lithuania. His club Gargzdu is 2-6. He had 15 points in his squad's loss to Lietkabelis. Pipkins is averaging 11.4 points per game.
// The 'Dons have won 25 consecutive regular season home games against non-league opponents, a streak that started on Nov. 16, 2019 vs. Stetson.
// The 'Dons have been top 25 in the nation in 3-pointers per game in eight of the last 10 years and top 35 in the nation in points per game in seven of the last 12 years.
// Since the start of the 2014-15 season, the 'Dons are 7th in the nation in total made 3-pointers (4,421), 10th in 3-point field goal percentage (37.0 percent) and 25th in field goal percentage (46.6 percent).
// Purdue Fort Wayne finished each of the last two seasons ranked fourth in the nation in turnover margin; in 2024-25 (5.3) and in 2023-24 (5.7).
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