Sunday, December 21
Notre Dame, Ind.
2 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Notre Dame
Mastodons Prep For Notre Dame on Sunday
12/18/2025 1:14:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Purdue Fort Wayne's final non-league game of the season is set for Sunday (Jan. 21) at Notre Dame.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (7-6) at Notre Dame (9-3)
When: Sunday, December 21 | 2 PM ET
Where: Notre Dame, Ind. | Purcell Pavilion
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ACCNX
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Notre Dame
Know Your Foe
Notre Dame is 9-3 this season. They are 7-0 at home. The Fighting Irish are giving up only 68.1 points per game.
Series History
Notre Dame leads the all-time series 5-0. The 'Dons are 0-4 all-time at Notre Dame.
'Dons & Ends
// The top two scoring games in the league this season belong to Corey Hadnot II. He had 33 at Oakland (Dec. 3) and 32 at Western Michigan (Nov. 12). Mikale Stevenson's 29 against Chicago State (Nov. 25) is the fourth best scoring performance in the league this season.
// Through three league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 24.3 points per game in league play and shooting 55.3 percent from the floor.
// Jon Coffman picked up his 200th career victory on Nov. 15 against Boyce. He is the program's leader in victories.
// DeAndre Craig Jr. has scored double-digits 12-of-13 games this season. He has four games of exactly 18 points this year. The only game under 10 points was a seven-point outing vs. Chicago State (Nov. 25). He tied a career high with 22 points vs. Oakland.
// Darius Duffy ranks 63rd in the nation in blocks with 19.
// Darius Duffy has 69 rebounds on the season, 40 have been on the offensive glass.
// Redshirt freshman Ebrahim Kaba has shown early results from beyond the arc, hitting 16-of-40 (40.0 percent) from three.
// DeAndre Craig Jr. has demonstrated an ability to fill up the box score. Not only does he have 10+ points in all but one game this season, he has two games with six or more rebounds, two games with six or more assists and two games with three steals; all while turning the ball over only 14 times in 365 minutes.
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 3rd in the nation with 101 field goals. He has 263 points this season, 2nd in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.2 points per game. Hadnot is also 10th in the nation in steals with 31.
- Hadnot is averaging 20.2 points per game, should he finish at that average, it would rank 6th in Mastodon history for a single season.
- He has the most field goals made (12 at Oakland) and most field goals attempted (22 at WMU) by a Horizon League player this season.
- He has the second most steals in a game by a Horizon League player this season (6 at Ohio State).
- Through 13 games, Hadnot is on track to score 626 points in the regular season this year. This would rank 7th all time for points scored by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.
- Through 13 games, he is on track to have 74 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 6th all time for steals by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.
- At 20.2 points per game, Hadnot's scoring is up this year as is his shooting percentage. He is shooting 56.7 percent from the floor. He shot 44.6 percent last year.
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 17th in steals per game (10.4)
- 15th in turnover margin (5.2)
- 28th in fast break points per game (16.92)
- 36th in turnovers forced per game (15.54)
- 48th in fewest turnovers per game (10.4)
Weekly alumni spotlight:
// 22 former Mastodons have played professionally in the last 14 years.
Jarred Godfrey (2018-23) is playing for the GTK Gliwice in Poland. He had 21 points and three rebounds in his team's 85-78 loss to King Szczecin on Dec. 13
// The Mastodons have won 15 consecutive games at the Gates Sports Center dating back to the 2022-23 season. The last loss was a 71-64 setback to Robert Morris on Feb. 12, 2023. The streak started with a 77-75 win over Wright State on Feb. 19, 2023. That game is well remembered for Damian Chong Qui's half court game-winning shot.
// The Mastodons are 7-0 at home this season. You can add in another win if you include the Mastodons exhibition win over Ball State. The other league schools to have yet to lose at home include: Youngstown State, Robert Morris and Oakland.
// The 'Dons lead the league in effective field goal percentage (56.9 percent) this season. The stat adjusts for a 3-point field goal being worth more than a two-point attempt
// NCAA Rankings, Historically Speaking
- Top 25 in the nation in 3-pointers per game in eight of the last 10 years.
- 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 (3,519), 10th in 3-point field goal percentage (37.0 percent) and 25th in field goal percentage (46.6 percent).
// John Konchar to Enter Mastodon Hall of Fame
- Former Mastodon John Konchar (2014-19) will be inducted into the Mastodon Hall of Fame on Jan. 31. Konchar, the seven-year NBA veteran with the Memphis Grizzlies,
// Mastodons sign three for 2026-27
- Jaiden Arnold is a quick and shifty 6'1" guard from Cincinatti, Ohio who is an excellent facilitator. He is currently playing a postgard year at Fork Union Military in Fork Union, Virginia, which will help him prepare for college basketball.
- Carl Thompson III is a 6'5" guard from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thompson played AAU on the Under Armour Circuit for Grand Rapids Storm. Thompson brings size to the guard position with the ability to play on and off the ball.
- Adam Walker is a 6'11" forward and hails from Plainfield, Illinois. Walker was high school and AAU teammates with current Mastodon EJ Mosley. Walker is a versatile forward who protects the rim and stretches the floor with his shooting ability.
// A few key elements from the victory over Detroit Mercy
- The 'Dons had only two turnovers, their first fewest tunrovers in a game against a Division I program in program history.
- Mikale Stevenson scored 22 points, his third time with 20+ points this season.
- Corey Hadnot II tallied eight rebounds, which tied a season-high.
- The win put the Mastodons on a three-game winning streak.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (7-6) at Notre Dame (9-3)
When: Sunday, December 21 | 2 PM ET
Where: Notre Dame, Ind. | Purcell Pavilion
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ACCNX
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Notre Dame
Know Your Foe
Notre Dame is 9-3 this season. They are 7-0 at home. The Fighting Irish are giving up only 68.1 points per game.
Series History
Notre Dame leads the all-time series 5-0. The 'Dons are 0-4 all-time at Notre Dame.
'Dons & Ends
// The top two scoring games in the league this season belong to Corey Hadnot II. He had 33 at Oakland (Dec. 3) and 32 at Western Michigan (Nov. 12). Mikale Stevenson's 29 against Chicago State (Nov. 25) is the fourth best scoring performance in the league this season.
// Through three league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 24.3 points per game in league play and shooting 55.3 percent from the floor.
// Jon Coffman picked up his 200th career victory on Nov. 15 against Boyce. He is the program's leader in victories.
// DeAndre Craig Jr. has scored double-digits 12-of-13 games this season. He has four games of exactly 18 points this year. The only game under 10 points was a seven-point outing vs. Chicago State (Nov. 25). He tied a career high with 22 points vs. Oakland.
// Darius Duffy ranks 63rd in the nation in blocks with 19.
// Darius Duffy has 69 rebounds on the season, 40 have been on the offensive glass.
// Redshirt freshman Ebrahim Kaba has shown early results from beyond the arc, hitting 16-of-40 (40.0 percent) from three.
// DeAndre Craig Jr. has demonstrated an ability to fill up the box score. Not only does he have 10+ points in all but one game this season, he has two games with six or more rebounds, two games with six or more assists and two games with three steals; all while turning the ball over only 14 times in 365 minutes.
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 3rd in the nation with 101 field goals. He has 263 points this season, 2nd in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.2 points per game. Hadnot is also 10th in the nation in steals with 31.
- Hadnot is averaging 20.2 points per game, should he finish at that average, it would rank 6th in Mastodon history for a single season.
- He has the most field goals made (12 at Oakland) and most field goals attempted (22 at WMU) by a Horizon League player this season.
- He has the second most steals in a game by a Horizon League player this season (6 at Ohio State).
- Through 13 games, Hadnot is on track to score 626 points in the regular season this year. This would rank 7th all time for points scored by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.
- Through 13 games, he is on track to have 74 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 6th all time for steals by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.
- At 20.2 points per game, Hadnot's scoring is up this year as is his shooting percentage. He is shooting 56.7 percent from the floor. He shot 44.6 percent last year.
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 17th in steals per game (10.4)
- 15th in turnover margin (5.2)
- 28th in fast break points per game (16.92)
- 36th in turnovers forced per game (15.54)
- 48th in fewest turnovers per game (10.4)
Weekly alumni spotlight:
// 22 former Mastodons have played professionally in the last 14 years.
Jarred Godfrey (2018-23) is playing for the GTK Gliwice in Poland. He had 21 points and three rebounds in his team's 85-78 loss to King Szczecin on Dec. 13
// The Mastodons have won 15 consecutive games at the Gates Sports Center dating back to the 2022-23 season. The last loss was a 71-64 setback to Robert Morris on Feb. 12, 2023. The streak started with a 77-75 win over Wright State on Feb. 19, 2023. That game is well remembered for Damian Chong Qui's half court game-winning shot.
// The Mastodons are 7-0 at home this season. You can add in another win if you include the Mastodons exhibition win over Ball State. The other league schools to have yet to lose at home include: Youngstown State, Robert Morris and Oakland.
// The 'Dons lead the league in effective field goal percentage (56.9 percent) this season. The stat adjusts for a 3-point field goal being worth more than a two-point attempt
// NCAA Rankings, Historically Speaking
- Top 25 in the nation in 3-pointers per game in eight of the last 10 years.
- 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 (3,519), 10th in 3-point field goal percentage (37.0 percent) and 25th in field goal percentage (46.6 percent).
// John Konchar to Enter Mastodon Hall of Fame
- Former Mastodon John Konchar (2014-19) will be inducted into the Mastodon Hall of Fame on Jan. 31. Konchar, the seven-year NBA veteran with the Memphis Grizzlies,
// Mastodons sign three for 2026-27
- Jaiden Arnold is a quick and shifty 6'1" guard from Cincinatti, Ohio who is an excellent facilitator. He is currently playing a postgard year at Fork Union Military in Fork Union, Virginia, which will help him prepare for college basketball.
- Carl Thompson III is a 6'5" guard from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thompson played AAU on the Under Armour Circuit for Grand Rapids Storm. Thompson brings size to the guard position with the ability to play on and off the ball.
- Adam Walker is a 6'11" forward and hails from Plainfield, Illinois. Walker was high school and AAU teammates with current Mastodon EJ Mosley. Walker is a versatile forward who protects the rim and stretches the floor with his shooting ability.
// A few key elements from the victory over Detroit Mercy
- The 'Dons had only two turnovers, their first fewest tunrovers in a game against a Division I program in program history.
- Mikale Stevenson scored 22 points, his third time with 20+ points this season.
- Corey Hadnot II tallied eight rebounds, which tied a season-high.
- The win put the Mastodons on a three-game winning streak.
Players Mentioned
G
/ Men's Basketball
F
/ Men's Basketball
G
/ Men's Basketball
G
/ Men's Basketball
G
/ Men's BasketballMBB PFW vs Detroit Mercy Postgame and highlights
Monday, December 15
MBB PFW vs NKU Post game and highlights
Saturday, December 06
MBB PFW vs Holy Cross postgame and highlights
Friday, November 28
MBB PFW vs Chicago State Postgame and highlights
Wednesday, November 26
