Men's Hoops Set to Play at Utah on Tuesday

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne men's basketball team is on the road on Tuesday (Nov. 18) at Big 12 foe Utah. It is the third ever meeting between the Mastodons and Utes.

Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (2-3) at Utah (4-0)
When: Tuesday, November 18 | 9 PM ET
Where: Salt Lake City, Utah | Huntsman Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM Brett Rump (PBP)
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Utah

Know Your Foe
Utah is 4-0 on the season with wins over San Jose State, Weber State, Holy Cross and Sam Houston State. Terrence Brown is averaging 23.8 points per game for the Utes. Utah is shooting 46.3 percent from the floor and averaging 87.0 points per game.

Series History
Utah leads the all-time series 2-0 with wins in 2015 and 2003 over the Mastodons.

'Dons & Ends
// News and notes about the Boyce contest
- Jon Coffman earned his 200th career victory.
- The 'Dons recorded their 200th home victory since the start of the 2006-07 season, going 200-73 at home during that time.
- The 'Dons had exactly seven players in double-digits for the first time since Nov. 28, 2018 at Eastern Illinois when John Konchar (16), Jarred Godfrey (16), Matt Holba (15), Kason Harrell (14), Marcus DeBerry (14), Dee Montgomery (11) and Matt Weir (11) hit double-digits.
- The Mastodons' 45 made field goals ranked as the fourth most in program history and 118 points sits at fifth among single-game records.

// A couple of key points from the Western Michigan game
- Corey Hadnot II set a new career high for the second time this season with 32 points.
- Darius Duffy had five blocks, the first time a Mastodon has had five blocks in a game since John Konchar vs. Western Illinois on February 14, 2018.
- The 'Dons outscored the Broncos 37-32 in the first half.
- The 'Dons had nine turnovers while forcing 15 Bronco turnovers.

// 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: 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 picked up his 200th career victory on Nov. 15 against Boyce. He is the program's leader in victories.

// 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.

// DeAndre Craig Jr. has scored double-digits in all five games this season. Corey Hadnot II and Mikale Stevenson have done so in 4-of-5 games.

// 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

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Players Mentioned

DeAndre Craig Jr.

Darius Duffy

Corey Hadnot II

Ebrahim Kaba

Yuval Levin

EJ Mosley

Mason Shrout

Mikale Stevenson

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