Wednesday, January 21
Detroit, Mich.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Detroit Mercy
Titans and Mastodons to Meet in the Motor City
1/20/2026 3:28:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Purdue Fort Wayne puts their four-game win-streak on the line on Wednesday in a road game at Detroit Mercy. Mikale Stevenson is the reigning Horizon League Player of the Week after 34 points against Milwaukee on Sunday.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (12-8, 6-3 Horizon League) at Detroit Mercy (8-10, 5-4 Horizon League)
When: Wednesday, January 21 | 7 PM ET
Where: Detroit, Mich. | Calihan Hall
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Detroit Mercy
Know Your Foe
Detroit Mercy has won two of their last three games. This includes a 94-84 win over Cleveland State, an 80-77 victory at IU Indy and a 96-71 loss at Northern Kentucky.
Series History
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the all-time series 8-6. The Mastodons have won the last two meetings, including an 81-77 victory over the Titans earlier this season. Mikale Stevenson had 22 points, four assists and two steals with no turnovers in the win.
'Dons & Ends
// 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 10 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.
// Mikale Stevenson's 34 points against Milwaukee (Jan. 18) is the fifth best scoring performance in the league this season. The sixth and seven 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).
// Through nine league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 19.8 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 17-of-20 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 93 rebounds on the season, 52 have been on the offensive glass.
// Over the last four games, all wins for the Mastodons, three of five starters are averaging over 15 points per game. Corey Hadnot II (17.5), Mikale Stevenson (20.0), DeAndre Craig Jr. (15.8).
// DeAndre Craig Jr. is 10-of-22 (45.5 percent) from three in the last four games.
// In addition to his 20.0 points per game the last three games, Mikale Stevenson is averaging 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals in the four wins starting with the Cleveland State contest.
// Maximus Nelson owns 183 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).
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 3rd in the nation with 150 field goals. He has 397 points this season, 10th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 19.9 points per game (35th in the nation). Hadnot is also 34th in the nation in steals with 38.
- 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 second 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 20 games, Hadnot is on track to score 615 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 20 games, he is on track to have 59 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: 54.2)
- Hadnot is fourth in the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (27.8). He leads the league in points produced (367) and points produced per game (18.4). He is 3rd is player efficiency rating (25.3).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 11th in turnover margin (4.9)
- 25th in steals per game (9.4)
- 32nd in fewest turnovers per game (10.1)
- 33rd in turnovers forced per game (14.95)
- 49th in fast break points per game (14.95)
// 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 16 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 9-1 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).
// Fast facts from the win against Milwaukee:
- Mikale Stevenson scored the fifth most points by a Horizon League player this season (34).
- Stevenson (34) and Elisee (8) set new career highs in scoring, while Duffy (13) set a new season high.
- DeAndre Craig had a season-high eight rebounds.
- The Mastodons shot 56.3 percent from the field and 56.6 percent from beyond the arc.
- Purdue Fort Wayne never trailed and led for 39:41 of game time.
- The Mastodons scored 100 points, their first Horizon League game with 100 points in regulation in program history. The last time the Mastodons had 100 points in regulation in a league game was a 102-71 victory over South Dakota on Jan. 30, 2019 in the Summit League.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (12-8, 6-3 Horizon League) at Detroit Mercy (8-10, 5-4 Horizon League)
When: Wednesday, January 21 | 7 PM ET
Where: Detroit, Mich. | Calihan Hall
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Detroit Mercy
Know Your Foe
Detroit Mercy has won two of their last three games. This includes a 94-84 win over Cleveland State, an 80-77 victory at IU Indy and a 96-71 loss at Northern Kentucky.
Series History
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the all-time series 8-6. The Mastodons have won the last two meetings, including an 81-77 victory over the Titans earlier this season. Mikale Stevenson had 22 points, four assists and two steals with no turnovers in the win.
'Dons & Ends
// 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 10 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.
// Mikale Stevenson's 34 points against Milwaukee (Jan. 18) is the fifth best scoring performance in the league this season. The sixth and seven 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).
// Through nine league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 19.8 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 17-of-20 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 93 rebounds on the season, 52 have been on the offensive glass.
// Over the last four games, all wins for the Mastodons, three of five starters are averaging over 15 points per game. Corey Hadnot II (17.5), Mikale Stevenson (20.0), DeAndre Craig Jr. (15.8).
// DeAndre Craig Jr. is 10-of-22 (45.5 percent) from three in the last four games.
// In addition to his 20.0 points per game the last three games, Mikale Stevenson is averaging 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals in the four wins starting with the Cleveland State contest.
// Maximus Nelson owns 183 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).
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 3rd in the nation with 150 field goals. He has 397 points this season, 10th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 19.9 points per game (35th in the nation). Hadnot is also 34th in the nation in steals with 38.
- 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 second 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 20 games, Hadnot is on track to score 615 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 20 games, he is on track to have 59 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: 54.2)
- Hadnot is fourth in the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (27.8). He leads the league in points produced (367) and points produced per game (18.4). He is 3rd is player efficiency rating (25.3).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 11th in turnover margin (4.9)
- 25th in steals per game (9.4)
- 32nd in fewest turnovers per game (10.1)
- 33rd in turnovers forced per game (14.95)
- 49th in fast break points per game (14.95)
// 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 16 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 9-1 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).
// Fast facts from the win against Milwaukee:
- Mikale Stevenson scored the fifth most points by a Horizon League player this season (34).
- Stevenson (34) and Elisee (8) set new career highs in scoring, while Duffy (13) set a new season high.
- DeAndre Craig had a season-high eight rebounds.
- The Mastodons shot 56.3 percent from the field and 56.6 percent from beyond the arc.
- Purdue Fort Wayne never trailed and led for 39:41 of game time.
- The Mastodons scored 100 points, their first Horizon League game with 100 points in regulation in program history. The last time the Mastodons had 100 points in regulation in a league game was a 102-71 victory over South Dakota on Jan. 30, 2019 in the Summit League.
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