Sunday, January 25
Indianapolis, Ind.
2 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
IU Indianapolis
MBB Heads to IU Indy on Sunday Looking For Sixth Straight Win
1/23/2026 1:45:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A trip south to the Circle City is set for Sunday (Jan. 25) as the Mastodons play at IU Indy in The Jungle. The Mastodons are looking for their sixth consecutive victory and are a half game out of first place in the Horizon League. The Jaguars have two of their last three, with wins over Robert Morris and Oakland.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (13-8, 7-3 Horizon League) at IU Indy (6-16, 2-9 Horizon League)
When: Sunday, January 25 | 2 PM ET
Where: Indianapolis, Ind. | The Jungle
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | IU Indy
Know Your Foe
IU Indy is led by first-year head coach Ben Howlett. Prior to taking over the Jags, Howlett took West Liberty (W.V.) to eight consecutive NCAA Division II Tournaments. Assistant coach John Peckinpaugh played and coached for Purdue Fort Wayne. Kyler D'Augustino leads the team with 18.8 points per game. he is shooting 40.2 percent from three. The Jaguars are averaging 86.9 points per game, and giving up 89.7.
Series History
IU Indy leads the all-time series 32-22. The Mastodons have won six of the last seven games.
'Dons & Ends
// Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 steals. He is one of four players in NCAA Division I men's basketball averaging 20/4/3/1.5. The other three are: Nolan Minessale (St. Thomas), Cameron Boozer (Duke) and Daniel Freitag (Buffalo).
// The Mastodons have six games this season when they've trailed for more than 10 minutes and rallied back to win: Chicago State (largest deficit: 6, time trailed: 11:16), Northern Kentucky (15, 21:37), Detroit Mercy (8, 11:13), Cleveland State (16, 27:58), at Youngstown Sate (5, 14:25) and at Detroit Mercy (9, 13:41).
// The Mastodons have 13 wins despite their opponents shooting a blistering 79.5 percent from the free throw line against the Mastodons this season, second highest in the nation. Only Loyola Chicago's opponents (80.0 percent) are shooting better at the free throw line than Mastodon opponents.
// In the Mastodons' five-game win-streak, the 'Dons are:
- shooting 41.3 percent from three, to the opponents' 36.6 percent.
- averaging 8.8 turnovers per games, and own a +4.6 turnover margin.
- averaging 11.4 3-pointers per game, and allowing 9.8.
- outscoring opponents on average by 7.0 points per game.
// 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 11 games this season with single-digit turnovers, including just two vs. Detroit Mercy on Dec. 14.
// Including this season, the 'Dons have 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 10 league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.0 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-21 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 102 rebounds on the season, 57 have been on the offensive glass.
// Over the last five games, all wins for the Mastodons, three of five starters are averaging over 14 points per game. Corey Hadnot II (18.4), Mikale Stevenson (20.4), DeAndre Craig Jr. (14.4).
// DeAndre Craig Jr. is 12-of-26 (46.2 percent) from three in the last five games.
// In addition to his 20.4 points per game the last five games, Mikale Stevenson is averaging 4.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals in the five wins starting with the Cleveland State contest.
// Maximus Nelson owns 186 3-pointers as a Mastodon. He has reached 10th in program history in 3-point field goals made. He reached the top 10 in the Mastodons' road game at Detroit Mercy (Jan. 21).
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 4th in the nation with 157 field goals. He has 419 points this season, 7th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.0 points per game (37th in the nation). Hadnot is also 43rd in the nation in steals with 38.
- Hadnot is averaging 20.0 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 619 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 56 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 24th 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: 53.4)
- Hadnot is second in the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (28.0). He leads the league in points produced (387) and points produced per game (18.4). He is 3rd is player efficiency rating (24.8).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 11th in turnover margin (5.0)
- 27th in fewest turnovers per game (9.9)
- 30th in steals per game (9.2)
- 38th in turnovers forced per game (14.81)
- 44th in 3-pointers per game (10.1)
- 50th assist/turnover ratio (1.51)
- 51st in fast break points per game (14.67)
// Weekly alumni spotlight:
- 22 former Mastodons have played professionally in the last 14 years.
Damian Chong Qui (2021-23) is playing in Hong Kong for HK Eastern. He had 10 points and four assists against Tochigi Brex in an 83-74 loss on Jan. 21.
// 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 (3,581), 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).
// Quick hitters on the Detroit Mercy victory
- Maximus Nelson reached 10th in program history in 3-point field goals made with 186.
- Mikale Stevenson made six three-pointers for the second game in a row.
- The win put the Mastodons on a five-game win streak.
- Nine Mastodons recorded a rebound in the game.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (13-8, 7-3 Horizon League) at IU Indy (6-16, 2-9 Horizon League)
When: Sunday, January 25 | 2 PM ET
Where: Indianapolis, Ind. | The Jungle
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | IU Indy
Know Your Foe
IU Indy is led by first-year head coach Ben Howlett. Prior to taking over the Jags, Howlett took West Liberty (W.V.) to eight consecutive NCAA Division II Tournaments. Assistant coach John Peckinpaugh played and coached for Purdue Fort Wayne. Kyler D'Augustino leads the team with 18.8 points per game. he is shooting 40.2 percent from three. The Jaguars are averaging 86.9 points per game, and giving up 89.7.
Series History
IU Indy leads the all-time series 32-22. The Mastodons have won six of the last seven games.
'Dons & Ends
// Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.8 steals. He is one of four players in NCAA Division I men's basketball averaging 20/4/3/1.5. The other three are: Nolan Minessale (St. Thomas), Cameron Boozer (Duke) and Daniel Freitag (Buffalo).
// The Mastodons have six games this season when they've trailed for more than 10 minutes and rallied back to win: Chicago State (largest deficit: 6, time trailed: 11:16), Northern Kentucky (15, 21:37), Detroit Mercy (8, 11:13), Cleveland State (16, 27:58), at Youngstown Sate (5, 14:25) and at Detroit Mercy (9, 13:41).
// The Mastodons have 13 wins despite their opponents shooting a blistering 79.5 percent from the free throw line against the Mastodons this season, second highest in the nation. Only Loyola Chicago's opponents (80.0 percent) are shooting better at the free throw line than Mastodon opponents.
// In the Mastodons' five-game win-streak, the 'Dons are:
- shooting 41.3 percent from three, to the opponents' 36.6 percent.
- averaging 8.8 turnovers per games, and own a +4.6 turnover margin.
- averaging 11.4 3-pointers per game, and allowing 9.8.
- outscoring opponents on average by 7.0 points per game.
// 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 11 games this season with single-digit turnovers, including just two vs. Detroit Mercy on Dec. 14.
// Including this season, the 'Dons have 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 10 league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.0 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-21 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 102 rebounds on the season, 57 have been on the offensive glass.
// Over the last five games, all wins for the Mastodons, three of five starters are averaging over 14 points per game. Corey Hadnot II (18.4), Mikale Stevenson (20.4), DeAndre Craig Jr. (14.4).
// DeAndre Craig Jr. is 12-of-26 (46.2 percent) from three in the last five games.
// In addition to his 20.4 points per game the last five games, Mikale Stevenson is averaging 4.2 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.8 steals in the five wins starting with the Cleveland State contest.
// Maximus Nelson owns 186 3-pointers as a Mastodon. He has reached 10th in program history in 3-point field goals made. He reached the top 10 in the Mastodons' road game at Detroit Mercy (Jan. 21).
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 4th in the nation with 157 field goals. He has 419 points this season, 7th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.0 points per game (37th in the nation). Hadnot is also 43rd in the nation in steals with 38.
- Hadnot is averaging 20.0 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 619 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 56 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 24th 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: 53.4)
- Hadnot is second in the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (28.0). He leads the league in points produced (387) and points produced per game (18.4). He is 3rd is player efficiency rating (24.8).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 11th in turnover margin (5.0)
- 27th in fewest turnovers per game (9.9)
- 30th in steals per game (9.2)
- 38th in turnovers forced per game (14.81)
- 44th in 3-pointers per game (10.1)
- 50th assist/turnover ratio (1.51)
- 51st in fast break points per game (14.67)
// Weekly alumni spotlight:
- 22 former Mastodons have played professionally in the last 14 years.
Damian Chong Qui (2021-23) is playing in Hong Kong for HK Eastern. He had 10 points and four assists against Tochigi Brex in an 83-74 loss on Jan. 21.
// 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 (3,581), 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).
// Quick hitters on the Detroit Mercy victory
- Maximus Nelson reached 10th in program history in 3-point field goals made with 186.
- Mikale Stevenson made six three-pointers for the second game in a row.
- The win put the Mastodons on a five-game win streak.
- Nine Mastodons recorded a rebound in the game.
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