Sunday, January 18
Fort Wayne, Ind.
2 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Milwaukee
Gates is the Site of Sunday's Tilt With Milwaukee
1/16/2026 3:24:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Following a week off, the Purdue Fort Wayne men's basketball team returns to action on Sunday (Jan. 18) against Milwaukee. The Mastodons and Panthers will play at 2 p.m. at the Gates Sports Center. It is International Student Celebration Day as well as Youth Basketball Day (discounted tickets for youth players) and there will be postgame autographs.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (11-8, 5-3 Horizon League) vs. Milwaukee (8-11, 4-4 Horizon League)
When: Sunday, January 18 | 2 PM ET
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Milwaukee
Know Your Foe
Milwaukee has lost five of their last six games. Their lone win the span was a 95-83 win at home over IU Indy. Milwaukee lost 73-60 on Thursday night to Oakland on ESPNU. Sekou Konne recorded a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds in the contest.
Series History
Mastodons lead 7-5. Milwaukee won the previous meeting this season, Dec. 29, 2025 in Milwaukee 77-55. The two teams are tied 2-2 in the series in games played in Fort Wayne.
'Dons & Ends
// Over the last three games, all wins for the Mastodons, four of five starters are averaging in double-digits. Corey Hadnot II (17.0), Mikale Stevenson (15.3), DeAndre Craig Jr. (14.3) and Maximus Nelson (10.0).
// DeAndre Craig Jr. is 7-of-16 (43.8 percent) from three in the last three games.
// In addition to his 15.3 points per game the last three games, Mikale Stevenson is averaging 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals in the three wins starting with the Cleveland State contest.
// Maximus Nelson owns 181 3-pointers as a Mastodon. He needs to reach 184 to tie for 10th in program history for made 3-pointers with Bobby Planutis (2020-23).
// In December, Corey Hadnot II was named to the Lou Henson Award Watch List. The award recognizes the best player in NCAA Mid-Major Division I basketball. The award is given out at the end of the season.
// Purdue Fort Wayne's 16-point comeback victory vs. Cleveland State (Jan. 4) was the second largest comeback in the program's NCAA Division I era. The largest comeback victory in program history came in a win at North Dakota State (Jan. 20, 2011) when the 'Dons rallied back from 18.
// The Mastodons have nine games this season with single-digit turnovers, including just two vs. Detroit Mercy on Dec. 14.
// The win over Notre Dame put the 'Dons on a four-game win streak. The 'Dons have now had a winning streak of at least four games in every season since 2009-10 except for one (2017-18). That is 16-of-17 seasons.
// The third and fourth best 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 11th best scoring performance in the league this season.
// Through eight league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 19.9 points per game in league play, second best in the league.
// 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 16-of-19 games this season. He has four games of exactly 18 points this year. He tied a career high with 22 points vs. Oakland.
// Darius Duffy has 92 rebounds on the season, 51 have been on the offensive glass.
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 4th in the nation with 142 field goals. He has 378 points this season, 11th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 19.9 points per game (38th in the nation). Hadnot is also 31st in the nation in steals with 37.
- Hadnot is averaging 19.9 points per game, should he finish at that average, it would rank tie for 7th in Mastodon history for a single season.
- He has the second most field goals made (tied, 12 at Oakland) and 2nd most field goals attempted (tied, 22 at WMU) by a Horizon League player this season.
- He has the fourth most steals in a game by a Horizon League player this season (6 at Ohio State).
- Through 19 games, Hadnot is on track to score 617 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 19 games, he is on track to have 60 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 17th all time for steals by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.
- Hadnot's scoring is up this year as is his shooting percentage. His field goal percentage has improved each sea son. (Freshman: 40.9 -> Sophomore: 44.6 -> Junior: 53.6)
- Hadnot leads the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (28.2), points produced (348) and points produced per game (18.3). He is 3rd is player efficiency rating (25.0).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 11th in turnover margin (4.8)
- 30th in steals per game (9.4)
- 34th in turnovers forced per game (15.05)
- 42nd in fewest turnovers per game (10.2)
- 53rd in fast break points per game (14.74)
// Weekly alumni spotlight:
- 22 former Mastodons have played professionally in the last 14 years.
Jalon Pipkins (2021-22) is playing for Gargzdu in Lithuanian. He had 15 points and four rebounds in a win over Rytas Vilnius on Jan. 10.
// 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, finished his collegiate career as the first student-athlete in NCAA Division I men's basketball history to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists and 200 steals.
// Red Coat honor
- 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.
// No place like home
- The 'Dons have won 28 consecutive regular season home games against non-league opponents, a streak that started on Nov. 16, 2019 vs. Stetson. As the Mastodons are finished with non-league home games this season, the streak will continue to next season.
- 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 8-1 at home this season. You can add in another win if you include the Mastodons exhibition win over Ball State.
- 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 'Dons have 11 seasons of double-digit home wins since the start of the 2012-13 season.
// 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 (3,569), 11th in 3-point field goal percentage (36.9 percent) and 24th in field goal percentage (46.6 percent).
// 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.
// 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).
// Some key points from the triumph at Robert Morris:
- Maximus Nelson set a season high in points (15) and rebounds (5), and tied his season high in assists (3).
- The Mastodons shot 54.9 percent from the field,. and 58.3 percent from the field in the second half.
- Four Mastodons scored in double figures.
- Five Mastodons recorded a steal in the game.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (11-8, 5-3 Horizon League) vs. Milwaukee (8-11, 4-4 Horizon League)
When: Sunday, January 18 | 2 PM ET
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Milwaukee
Know Your Foe
Milwaukee has lost five of their last six games. Their lone win the span was a 95-83 win at home over IU Indy. Milwaukee lost 73-60 on Thursday night to Oakland on ESPNU. Sekou Konne recorded a double-double of 16 points and 11 rebounds in the contest.
Series History
Mastodons lead 7-5. Milwaukee won the previous meeting this season, Dec. 29, 2025 in Milwaukee 77-55. The two teams are tied 2-2 in the series in games played in Fort Wayne.
'Dons & Ends
// Over the last three games, all wins for the Mastodons, four of five starters are averaging in double-digits. Corey Hadnot II (17.0), Mikale Stevenson (15.3), DeAndre Craig Jr. (14.3) and Maximus Nelson (10.0).
// DeAndre Craig Jr. is 7-of-16 (43.8 percent) from three in the last three games.
// In addition to his 15.3 points per game the last three games, Mikale Stevenson is averaging 4.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.7 steals in the three wins starting with the Cleveland State contest.
// Maximus Nelson owns 181 3-pointers as a Mastodon. He needs to reach 184 to tie for 10th in program history for made 3-pointers with Bobby Planutis (2020-23).
// In December, Corey Hadnot II was named to the Lou Henson Award Watch List. The award recognizes the best player in NCAA Mid-Major Division I basketball. The award is given out at the end of the season.
// Purdue Fort Wayne's 16-point comeback victory vs. Cleveland State (Jan. 4) was the second largest comeback in the program's NCAA Division I era. The largest comeback victory in program history came in a win at North Dakota State (Jan. 20, 2011) when the 'Dons rallied back from 18.
// The Mastodons have nine games this season with single-digit turnovers, including just two vs. Detroit Mercy on Dec. 14.
// The win over Notre Dame put the 'Dons on a four-game win streak. The 'Dons have now had a winning streak of at least four games in every season since 2009-10 except for one (2017-18). That is 16-of-17 seasons.
// The third and fourth best 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 11th best scoring performance in the league this season.
// Through eight league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 19.9 points per game in league play, second best in the league.
// 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 16-of-19 games this season. He has four games of exactly 18 points this year. He tied a career high with 22 points vs. Oakland.
// Darius Duffy has 92 rebounds on the season, 51 have been on the offensive glass.
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 4th in the nation with 142 field goals. He has 378 points this season, 11th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 19.9 points per game (38th in the nation). Hadnot is also 31st in the nation in steals with 37.
- Hadnot is averaging 19.9 points per game, should he finish at that average, it would rank tie for 7th in Mastodon history for a single season.
- He has the second most field goals made (tied, 12 at Oakland) and 2nd most field goals attempted (tied, 22 at WMU) by a Horizon League player this season.
- He has the fourth most steals in a game by a Horizon League player this season (6 at Ohio State).
- Through 19 games, Hadnot is on track to score 617 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 19 games, he is on track to have 60 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 17th all time for steals by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.
- Hadnot's scoring is up this year as is his shooting percentage. His field goal percentage has improved each sea son. (Freshman: 40.9 -> Sophomore: 44.6 -> Junior: 53.6)
- Hadnot leads the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (28.2), points produced (348) and points produced per game (18.3). He is 3rd is player efficiency rating (25.0).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 11th in turnover margin (4.8)
- 30th in steals per game (9.4)
- 34th in turnovers forced per game (15.05)
- 42nd in fewest turnovers per game (10.2)
- 53rd in fast break points per game (14.74)
// Weekly alumni spotlight:
- 22 former Mastodons have played professionally in the last 14 years.
Jalon Pipkins (2021-22) is playing for Gargzdu in Lithuanian. He had 15 points and four rebounds in a win over Rytas Vilnius on Jan. 10.
// 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, finished his collegiate career as the first student-athlete in NCAA Division I men's basketball history to record 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 500 assists and 200 steals.
// Red Coat honor
- 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.
// No place like home
- The 'Dons have won 28 consecutive regular season home games against non-league opponents, a streak that started on Nov. 16, 2019 vs. Stetson. As the Mastodons are finished with non-league home games this season, the streak will continue to next season.
- 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 8-1 at home this season. You can add in another win if you include the Mastodons exhibition win over Ball State.
- 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 'Dons have 11 seasons of double-digit home wins since the start of the 2012-13 season.
// 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 (3,569), 11th in 3-point field goal percentage (36.9 percent) and 24th in field goal percentage (46.6 percent).
// 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.
// 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).
// Some key points from the triumph at Robert Morris:
- Maximus Nelson set a season high in points (15) and rebounds (5), and tied his season high in assists (3).
- The Mastodons shot 54.9 percent from the field,. and 58.3 percent from the field in the second half.
- Four Mastodons scored in double figures.
- Five Mastodons recorded a steal in the game.
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