Wednesday, January 7
Youngstown, Ohio
7:17 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Youngstown State
MBB at YSU on Wednesday Evening
1/6/2026 2:22:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Purdue Fort Wayne hits the road for a Horizon League contest at Youngstown State on Wednesday (Jan. 7) evening.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (9-8, 3-3 Horizon League) at Youngstown State (8-8, 2-4 Horizon League)
When: Wednesday, January 7 | 7:17 PM ET
Where: Youngstown, Ohio | Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Youngstown State
Know Your Foe
Imanuel Zorgvol leads the Horizon League with 26 total blocks and 1.6 blocks per game. The Penguins have lost three straight games: Detroit Mercy, Oakland and Northern Kentucky.
Series History
Youngstown State leads the series 8-7. The 'Dons are 2-7 all-time in Youngstown, this includes a 72-67 loss to the Penguins in the Horizon League postseason last season.
'Dons & Ends
// 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.
// 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.
// The Mastodons have nine games this season with single-digit turnovers, including just two vs. Detroit Mercy on Dec. 14.
// Corey Hadnot II is one of only five juniors or seniors in NCAA Division I men's basketball currently averaging 20 or more points who entered the season never having averaged 10 points in a season. (Cameron Carr, Baylor | Chandler Cuthrell, Elon | MJ Collins, Utah State | Dennis Parker Jr, Radford)
// 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 top two 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 fifth best scoring performance in the league this season.
// Through six league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 21.3 points per game in league play, 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 15-of-17 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 80 rebounds on the season, 44 have been on the offensive glass.
// Darius Duffy leads the league in two-point field goal percentage at 66.7 percent.
// Redshirt freshman Ebrahim Kaba has shown early results from beyond the arc, hitting 16-of-43 (38.1 percent) from three.
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 2nd in the nation with 129 field goals. He has 347 points this season, 1st in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.4 points per game (29th in the nation). Hadnot is also 11th in the nation in steals with 36.
- Hadnot is averaging 20.4 points per game, should he finish at that average, it would rank tie for 5th in Mastodon history for a single season.
- He has the most field goals made (tied, 12 at Oakland) and most field goals attempted (22 at WMU) by a Horizon League player this season.
- He has the third most steals in a game by a Horizon League player this season (6 at Ohio State).
- Through 17 games, Hadnot is on track to score 628 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 17 games, he is on track to have 73 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 6th 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 season. (Freshman: 40.9 -> Sophomore: 44.6 -> Junior: 53.8)
- Hadnot leads the league in sports-reference's player efficiency rating (26.2), usage percentage (28.1), points produced (317) and points produced per game (18.7).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 10th in turnover margin (5.2)
- 24th in steals per game (9.6)
- 34th in fewest turnovers per game (10.1)
- 36th in turnovers forced per game (15.24)
- 51st in fast break points per game (15.35)
// 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 eight points and two rebounds in a win over Jonavos CBet on Jan. 3
// 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 (3,559), 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).
// Rally for these tidbits on the win over Cleveland State:
- Purdue Fort Wayne erased a 16-point first half deficit in the win.
- They closed the game on a 13-4 run over the final 3:30 to get the 74-71 victory.
- Cleveland State took a school-record 42 3-point attempts in the game.
- Corey Hadnot II and DeAndre Craig Jr. each had 20 points.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (9-8, 3-3 Horizon League) at Youngstown State (8-8, 2-4 Horizon League)
When: Wednesday, January 7 | 7:17 PM ET
Where: Youngstown, Ohio | Zidian Family Arena at Beeghly Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Youngstown State
Know Your Foe
Imanuel Zorgvol leads the Horizon League with 26 total blocks and 1.6 blocks per game. The Penguins have lost three straight games: Detroit Mercy, Oakland and Northern Kentucky.
Series History
Youngstown State leads the series 8-7. The 'Dons are 2-7 all-time in Youngstown, this includes a 72-67 loss to the Penguins in the Horizon League postseason last season.
'Dons & Ends
// 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.
// 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.
// The Mastodons have nine games this season with single-digit turnovers, including just two vs. Detroit Mercy on Dec. 14.
// Corey Hadnot II is one of only five juniors or seniors in NCAA Division I men's basketball currently averaging 20 or more points who entered the season never having averaged 10 points in a season. (Cameron Carr, Baylor | Chandler Cuthrell, Elon | MJ Collins, Utah State | Dennis Parker Jr, Radford)
// 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 top two 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 fifth best scoring performance in the league this season.
// Through six league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 21.3 points per game in league play, 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 15-of-17 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 80 rebounds on the season, 44 have been on the offensive glass.
// Darius Duffy leads the league in two-point field goal percentage at 66.7 percent.
// Redshirt freshman Ebrahim Kaba has shown early results from beyond the arc, hitting 16-of-43 (38.1 percent) from three.
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 2nd in the nation with 129 field goals. He has 347 points this season, 1st in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.4 points per game (29th in the nation). Hadnot is also 11th in the nation in steals with 36.
- Hadnot is averaging 20.4 points per game, should he finish at that average, it would rank tie for 5th in Mastodon history for a single season.
- He has the most field goals made (tied, 12 at Oakland) and most field goals attempted (22 at WMU) by a Horizon League player this season.
- He has the third most steals in a game by a Horizon League player this season (6 at Ohio State).
- Through 17 games, Hadnot is on track to score 628 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 17 games, he is on track to have 73 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 6th 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 season. (Freshman: 40.9 -> Sophomore: 44.6 -> Junior: 53.8)
- Hadnot leads the league in sports-reference's player efficiency rating (26.2), usage percentage (28.1), points produced (317) and points produced per game (18.7).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 10th in turnover margin (5.2)
- 24th in steals per game (9.6)
- 34th in fewest turnovers per game (10.1)
- 36th in turnovers forced per game (15.24)
- 51st in fast break points per game (15.35)
// 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 eight points and two rebounds in a win over Jonavos CBet on Jan. 3
// 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 (3,559), 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).
// Rally for these tidbits on the win over Cleveland State:
- Purdue Fort Wayne erased a 16-point first half deficit in the win.
- They closed the game on a 13-4 run over the final 3:30 to get the 74-71 victory.
- Cleveland State took a school-record 42 3-point attempts in the game.
- Corey Hadnot II and DeAndre Craig Jr. each had 20 points.
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