DeAndre Craig Jr.
‘Dons Sweep Season Series With Defending League Champ
1/31/2026 4:59:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Purdue Fort Wayne topped Robert Morris 83-71 on Saturday (Jan. 31) afternoon at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. The win sweeps the season series from the defending Horizon League Champion Colonials.
Corey Hadnot II had 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists. DeAndre Craig Jr. finished with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting.
The 'Dons were 19-of-20 from the charity stripe. Deangelo Elisee made all four attempts at the line to tie a career high with eight points.
Maximus Nelson finished with 14 points thanks to three 3-pointers. He moved into ninth all-time in program history in made 3-pointers (194). He passed former Mastodon great John Konchar in the category.
Purdue Fort Wayne held a 21-2 edge in fastbreak points thanks to forcing 16 Robert Morris turnovers.
The Mastodons led for the majority of the contest, excluding the final four minutes of the first half when RMU closed the frame on a 13-2 run. RMU's last lead came with 19:12 remaining in the game.
Purdue Fort Wayne improves to 14-9 (8-4 Horizon League). Robert Morris falls to 14-10 (6-7 Horizon League).
In the morning, Konchar (men's basketball), Peachy Jankowski (women's volleyball), Mike Maahs (broadcaster) and the 1999 Men's Soccer Team were inducted into the 2026 Mastodon Hall of Fame.
The 'Dons are back in action on Wednesday (Feb. 4) at home against Youngstown State.
~ Feel The Rumble ~
Corey Hadnot II had 21 points, seven rebounds and four assists. DeAndre Craig Jr. finished with 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting.
The 'Dons were 19-of-20 from the charity stripe. Deangelo Elisee made all four attempts at the line to tie a career high with eight points.
Maximus Nelson finished with 14 points thanks to three 3-pointers. He moved into ninth all-time in program history in made 3-pointers (194). He passed former Mastodon great John Konchar in the category.
Purdue Fort Wayne held a 21-2 edge in fastbreak points thanks to forcing 16 Robert Morris turnovers.
The Mastodons led for the majority of the contest, excluding the final four minutes of the first half when RMU closed the frame on a 13-2 run. RMU's last lead came with 19:12 remaining in the game.
Purdue Fort Wayne improves to 14-9 (8-4 Horizon League). Robert Morris falls to 14-10 (6-7 Horizon League).
In the morning, Konchar (men's basketball), Peachy Jankowski (women's volleyball), Mike Maahs (broadcaster) and the 1999 Men's Soccer Team were inducted into the 2026 Mastodon Hall of Fame.
The 'Dons are back in action on Wednesday (Feb. 4) at home against Youngstown State.
~ Feel The Rumble ~
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