Tuesday, March 25
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
26-8,18-2Horizon
87
vs
61
Old Dominion
18-16,9-9Sun Belt
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Old Dominion
17
17
7
20
61
Purdue Fort Wayne
15
19
24
29
87
Photo by: Josh Gales
Mastodons Dominate Old Dominion, Will Host Butler For WNIT Super 16
3/25/2025 9:59:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball blew out Old Dominion 87-61 on Tuesday night (March 25) to advance to Women's National Invitation Tournament Super 16.
With the victory, Purdue Fort Wayne will host head coach Maria Marchesano's alma mater, Butler, on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Gates Sports Center.
The best season in Purdue Fort Wayne history added another win to the ledger, the 26th of the season. The Mastodons are now 26-8.
Five players for Purdue Fort Wayne scored in double-figures. Audra Emmerson led the way with 17 points, Lauren Ross had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds while adding five assists, a steal and a block, Amellia Bromenschenkel had 14 points, six rebounds and three steals, Jordan Reid had 13 points and Jazzlyn Linbo had 12.
Ross' double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds is the fifth of her career.
The first 20 minutes was even at 34. Old Dominion was living up to its national rebounding prowess, dominating the glass with 11 offensive rebounds and 27 total. Meanwhile, the 'Dons were just 2-for-7 from the 3-point line, their best offensive strategy.
After the break, it was all Mastodons. The 'Dons out-scored ODU 24-7 in the third quarter and 29-20 in the fourth. The Mastodons rattled off a 14-0 run that started and ended with 3-pointers from Ross. Emmerson hit triples on back-to-back possessions as well, and Linbo added a deep jumper.
In the fourth quarter, the 'Dons put together another 13-0 run that slammed the door on any potential comeback from the Monarchs. Reid scored four points, but the exclamation point was four free throws in one trip to the line from Emmerson. She hit both free throws from the shooting foul and both technical free throws.
The Mastodons out-rebounded Old Dominion in the second half 24-20. They finished with 10 made 3-pointers while holding ODU to just three for a meager 13.6 percent. The 'Dons shot 46.9 percent (30-of-64) and dished out 18 assists.
Simaru Fields led ODU with 15 points, while Simone Cunnigham had a double-double of 14 points and 12 boards.
Old Dominion saw its season come to a close with an 18-16 record. The Mastodons will carry their 26-8 mark to Friday's game with Butler inside the Gates Sports Center.
With the victory, Purdue Fort Wayne will host head coach Maria Marchesano's alma mater, Butler, on Friday at 7 p.m. in the Gates Sports Center.
The best season in Purdue Fort Wayne history added another win to the ledger, the 26th of the season. The Mastodons are now 26-8.
Five players for Purdue Fort Wayne scored in double-figures. Audra Emmerson led the way with 17 points, Lauren Ross had a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds while adding five assists, a steal and a block, Amellia Bromenschenkel had 14 points, six rebounds and three steals, Jordan Reid had 13 points and Jazzlyn Linbo had 12.
Ross' double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds is the fifth of her career.
The first 20 minutes was even at 34. Old Dominion was living up to its national rebounding prowess, dominating the glass with 11 offensive rebounds and 27 total. Meanwhile, the 'Dons were just 2-for-7 from the 3-point line, their best offensive strategy.
After the break, it was all Mastodons. The 'Dons out-scored ODU 24-7 in the third quarter and 29-20 in the fourth. The Mastodons rattled off a 14-0 run that started and ended with 3-pointers from Ross. Emmerson hit triples on back-to-back possessions as well, and Linbo added a deep jumper.
In the fourth quarter, the 'Dons put together another 13-0 run that slammed the door on any potential comeback from the Monarchs. Reid scored four points, but the exclamation point was four free throws in one trip to the line from Emmerson. She hit both free throws from the shooting foul and both technical free throws.
The Mastodons out-rebounded Old Dominion in the second half 24-20. They finished with 10 made 3-pointers while holding ODU to just three for a meager 13.6 percent. The 'Dons shot 46.9 percent (30-of-64) and dished out 18 assists.
Simaru Fields led ODU with 15 points, while Simone Cunnigham had a double-double of 14 points and 12 boards.
Old Dominion saw its season come to a close with an 18-16 record. The Mastodons will carry their 26-8 mark to Friday's game with Butler inside the Gates Sports Center.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
Team Stats
ODU
Pur-FW
FG%
.312
.469
3FG%
.136
.385
FT%
.556
.773
RB
47
44
TO
18
17
STL
13
8
Game Leaders
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
15
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
2
Pts
14
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
4
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
5
Players Mentioned
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