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Monday, January 5
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
IU Indy
Lili Krasovec
Photo by: Aaron Johnson
Mastodons and Jaguars Clash on Rivalry Night
1/4/2026 3:15:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne and IU Indianapolis women's basketball teams will meet on Monday (Jan. 5) for a Horizon League contest at 7 p.m. in the Gates Sports Center.
Game Day Information
Who: IU Indianapolis Jaguars
When: Monday, January 5 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: WELT 95.7
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | IU Indianapolis | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
IU Indianapolis is 5-9 and 1-4 in Horizon League play this season. The Jaguars are coming off a 63-44 loss at Northern Kentucky, where the Norse held the Jags to just eight points in the first half. Since playing the 'Dons at home on December 3, the Jaguars are 2-4 with wins over IU Columbus and Milwaukee. Like the last meeting, Nevaeh Foster still leads the team in scoring with 12.9 points per contest.
Series History
IU Indy leads the series 25-18, but the Mastodons have a six-game winning streak active against the Jaguars. It is the longest active winning streak for the 'Dons against any league foe. The Mastodons won the game in Indy this season 74-68 thanks to 23 points from Alana Nelson and 21 from Jordan Reid.
A Win Would...
• Give the Mastodons an 18-25 all-time record against IU Indy
• Be the seventh win in a row against the Jaguars
• Give the 'Dons an 8-5 mark against IU Indy as members of the Horizon League
• Give the 'Dons an 8-3 mark against IU Indy under Maria Marchesano
Rivalry Riches
After their win over IU Indy on December 3, the Mastodons opened a six-game winning streak against the Jaguars. The six-game winning streak is the longest for the Mastodons in the series dating back to 1980.
20-20-20 Vision
Alana Nelson scored 20+ points in three games in a row on two different occasions this season. She became the third Mastodon to do so in the Division I era, joining Amy Gearlds (2002-03, 2003-04) and Amanda Hyde (2012-13, 2013-14). Hyde had five such three-game stretches.
In the Record Books
Alana Nelson's 43.5 single-season 3-point field goal percentage ranks seventh in program history with at least 30 makes. With three more makes, she will qualify for second place on the career leaderboard behind just Lauren Ross (47.6, 2024-25).
Triple Trouble
Purdue Fort Wayne has had the top 3-point shooter in the Horizon League in each of the last three seasons.
2025-26 - Alana Nelson - 43.5 percent
2024-25 - Lauren Ross - 47.6 percent
2023-24 - Shayla Sellers - 40.2 percent
Double-Digit Dubs
Purdue Fort Wayne has double-digit wins for the fourth season in a row. This marks the first four-year stretch with double-digit wins in the Division I era and first since 1993-97.
Marchesano Mania
Maria Marchesano owns 51 Horizon League wins as the Mastodon head coach. She was the fastest to reach 50 league wins in program history. She needs five more to break into the top-20 in HL wins in league history.
More Maria Madness
Maria Marchesano's 59.3 winning percentage (51-35) in Horizon League contests ranks 13th in league history with a minimum of three seasons. Cleveland State's Chris Kielsmeier is the only active coach with a better mark.
Chasing 2,000
Jordan Reid needs 187 points to reach 2,000 in her career between Purdue Fort Wayne and Indiana Wesleyan.
League Leader
Alana Nelson leads the Horizon League this season in points (270), points per game (18.0), effective field goal percentage (62.6), field goals (96) and minutes per game (34.5). In league play, she leads in points (114), points per game (22.8), field goals (41) and 3-point field goals (14).
Career Points Tracker
Let's take a look at the career scoring numbers for the three former NAIA All-Americans on the roster regardless of level.
Alana Nelson - 2,539 (482 at Northwood, 1,787 at Spring Arbor, 270 at PFW)
Jordan Reid - 1,813 (1,395 at Indiana Wesleyan, 418 at PFW)
Lauren Lee - 1,685 (1,630 at Campbellsville, 54 at PFW)
In the Polls
Purdue Fort Wayne was receiving votes in the latest Mid-Major Top 25 Poll on December 30. The Mastodons spent eight weeks in the Top 25 last season and received votes in all but the first poll of the 2024-25 season.
Vetting Krasovec
Lili Krasovec has 15 free throws makes on her last 17 trips to the charity stripe (88.2 percent).
Lili Love
Lili Krasovec scored a career-high 19 points against Northern Kentucky after going 7-of-11 from the floor. She has scored in double-digits nine times this season after doing so just twice at Boston College.
Lock In Lili
Lili Krasovec has scored 15+ points six times this season. In those games, she was a combined 34-for-54 (62.9 percent) from the floor and 23-of-26 (88.5 percent) from the free throw line.
Wagner's Wicked
On limited attempts off the bench, the 6-foot-4 Avery Wagner is shooting 36.4 percent from 3-point range (4-of-11).
3-Ball Fun
The Mastodons are 3-1 this season when they hit 10 or more 3-pointers this season. Under Maria Marchesano's leadership, the 'Dons have had 53 such games with a 41-12 record in those games.
Look at Lee!
Through five Horizon League games, Lauren Lee is third in the HL with 4.2 assists per game. She also has a 2.3 assist to turnover ratio, a league-best.
Reid About Jordan
Jordan Reid is the only player in the Horizon League in the top-10 in both rebounding (5.6) and steals (2.5) per game this season.
I'll Take That
Jordan Reid is averaging 2.5 steals per game, which ranks second in the Horizon League and top-70 nationally. If that average holds for a season-long mark, it would be second-best in the program's Division I era and fourth-best overall.
Inside The Arc? Guaranteed Bucket
Lili Krasovec is shooting 64.0 percent from the floor this season (64-for-100). If she qualified for the leaderboard with enough makes, she would lead the Horizon League in the field goal percentage category. Once she reaches 75 made baskets, she would qualify for the season mark in Mastodon history. Her 64.0 percent would rank first, topping Jazzlyn Linbo's 58.3 from last season.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons beat Oakland on the road 84-64. In the last two road games at Oakland, the 'Dons won by a combined 60 points.
Next Time Up
Purdue Fort Wayne hits the road for the RMU and YSU trip on Thursday and Saturday (Jan. 8-10).
Game Day Information
Who: IU Indianapolis Jaguars
When: Monday, January 5 | 7 PM
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: WELT 95.7
Tickets: Link
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | IU Indianapolis | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
IU Indianapolis is 5-9 and 1-4 in Horizon League play this season. The Jaguars are coming off a 63-44 loss at Northern Kentucky, where the Norse held the Jags to just eight points in the first half. Since playing the 'Dons at home on December 3, the Jaguars are 2-4 with wins over IU Columbus and Milwaukee. Like the last meeting, Nevaeh Foster still leads the team in scoring with 12.9 points per contest.
Series History
IU Indy leads the series 25-18, but the Mastodons have a six-game winning streak active against the Jaguars. It is the longest active winning streak for the 'Dons against any league foe. The Mastodons won the game in Indy this season 74-68 thanks to 23 points from Alana Nelson and 21 from Jordan Reid.
A Win Would...
• Give the Mastodons an 18-25 all-time record against IU Indy
• Be the seventh win in a row against the Jaguars
• Give the 'Dons an 8-5 mark against IU Indy as members of the Horizon League
• Give the 'Dons an 8-3 mark against IU Indy under Maria Marchesano
Rivalry Riches
After their win over IU Indy on December 3, the Mastodons opened a six-game winning streak against the Jaguars. The six-game winning streak is the longest for the Mastodons in the series dating back to 1980.
20-20-20 Vision
Alana Nelson scored 20+ points in three games in a row on two different occasions this season. She became the third Mastodon to do so in the Division I era, joining Amy Gearlds (2002-03, 2003-04) and Amanda Hyde (2012-13, 2013-14). Hyde had five such three-game stretches.
In the Record Books
Alana Nelson's 43.5 single-season 3-point field goal percentage ranks seventh in program history with at least 30 makes. With three more makes, she will qualify for second place on the career leaderboard behind just Lauren Ross (47.6, 2024-25).
Triple Trouble
Purdue Fort Wayne has had the top 3-point shooter in the Horizon League in each of the last three seasons.
2025-26 - Alana Nelson - 43.5 percent
2024-25 - Lauren Ross - 47.6 percent
2023-24 - Shayla Sellers - 40.2 percent
Double-Digit Dubs
Purdue Fort Wayne has double-digit wins for the fourth season in a row. This marks the first four-year stretch with double-digit wins in the Division I era and first since 1993-97.
Marchesano Mania
Maria Marchesano owns 51 Horizon League wins as the Mastodon head coach. She was the fastest to reach 50 league wins in program history. She needs five more to break into the top-20 in HL wins in league history.
More Maria Madness
Maria Marchesano's 59.3 winning percentage (51-35) in Horizon League contests ranks 13th in league history with a minimum of three seasons. Cleveland State's Chris Kielsmeier is the only active coach with a better mark.
Chasing 2,000
Jordan Reid needs 187 points to reach 2,000 in her career between Purdue Fort Wayne and Indiana Wesleyan.
League Leader
Alana Nelson leads the Horizon League this season in points (270), points per game (18.0), effective field goal percentage (62.6), field goals (96) and minutes per game (34.5). In league play, she leads in points (114), points per game (22.8), field goals (41) and 3-point field goals (14).
Career Points Tracker
Let's take a look at the career scoring numbers for the three former NAIA All-Americans on the roster regardless of level.
Alana Nelson - 2,539 (482 at Northwood, 1,787 at Spring Arbor, 270 at PFW)
Jordan Reid - 1,813 (1,395 at Indiana Wesleyan, 418 at PFW)
Lauren Lee - 1,685 (1,630 at Campbellsville, 54 at PFW)
In the Polls
Purdue Fort Wayne was receiving votes in the latest Mid-Major Top 25 Poll on December 30. The Mastodons spent eight weeks in the Top 25 last season and received votes in all but the first poll of the 2024-25 season.
Vetting Krasovec
Lili Krasovec has 15 free throws makes on her last 17 trips to the charity stripe (88.2 percent).
Lili Love
Lili Krasovec scored a career-high 19 points against Northern Kentucky after going 7-of-11 from the floor. She has scored in double-digits nine times this season after doing so just twice at Boston College.
Lock In Lili
Lili Krasovec has scored 15+ points six times this season. In those games, she was a combined 34-for-54 (62.9 percent) from the floor and 23-of-26 (88.5 percent) from the free throw line.
Wagner's Wicked
On limited attempts off the bench, the 6-foot-4 Avery Wagner is shooting 36.4 percent from 3-point range (4-of-11).
3-Ball Fun
The Mastodons are 3-1 this season when they hit 10 or more 3-pointers this season. Under Maria Marchesano's leadership, the 'Dons have had 53 such games with a 41-12 record in those games.
Look at Lee!
Through five Horizon League games, Lauren Lee is third in the HL with 4.2 assists per game. She also has a 2.3 assist to turnover ratio, a league-best.
Reid About Jordan
Jordan Reid is the only player in the Horizon League in the top-10 in both rebounding (5.6) and steals (2.5) per game this season.
I'll Take That
Jordan Reid is averaging 2.5 steals per game, which ranks second in the Horizon League and top-70 nationally. If that average holds for a season-long mark, it would be second-best in the program's Division I era and fourth-best overall.
Inside The Arc? Guaranteed Bucket
Lili Krasovec is shooting 64.0 percent from the floor this season (64-for-100). If she qualified for the leaderboard with enough makes, she would lead the Horizon League in the field goal percentage category. Once she reaches 75 made baskets, she would qualify for the season mark in Mastodon history. Her 64.0 percent would rank first, topping Jazzlyn Linbo's 58.3 from last season.
Last Time Out
The Mastodons beat Oakland on the road 84-64. In the last two road games at Oakland, the 'Dons won by a combined 60 points.
Next Time Up
Purdue Fort Wayne hits the road for the RMU and YSU trip on Thursday and Saturday (Jan. 8-10).
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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