Thursday, January 8
Moon Township, Pa.
6 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Robert Morris
Jordan Reid
Photo by: Josh Gales
'Dons Stampede to Moon Township For #HLWBB Game
1/7/2026 9:30:00 AM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball will hit the road again this week for a visit to Moon Township to play Robert Morris in a Horizon League game on Thursday (Jan. 8) at 6 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Robert Morris Colonials
When: Thursday, January 8 | 6 PM
Where: Moon Township, Pa. | UPMC Events Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Robert Morris | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Robert Morris owns a 10-4 record with a 3-2 mark in Horizon League play. Both of the Colonials' league losses came in the last three games: a 61-58 loss to Oakland and 64-43 loss at Green Bay. RMU topped Northern Kentucky, Detroit Mercy and Milwaukee in the early portion of league play. Aislin Malcolm and Bailey Kuhns lead the scoring attack for RMU, both averaging over 10 points per game.
Series History
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the series 6-5 against the Colonials and has won the last four meetings. In the second game last season, Jordan Reid scored 12 points in a 63-54 victory for the Mastodons.
A Win Would...
• Give the Mastodons a 7-5 all-time record against Robert Morris
• Be the fifth win in a row against the Colonials
• Give the 'Dons a 6-4 mark against Robert Morris under Maria Marchesano
Riding the Wire
Over the last seven games dating back to December 7, the Mastodons have trailed for a total of 7:54. In that time, the Mastodons won three games without trailing at all: Aquinas (Dec. 19), at Oakland (Jan. 2) and IU Indy (Jan. 5).
New Face on Campus
Claire Gregwer joined the Mastodon bench at the start of the spring semester. Gregwer spent a year and a half at both Davenport and Aquinas. She has one season of eligibility remaining, planning to use it in the 2026-27 season.
Rivalry Riches
After their win over IU Indy on January 5, the Mastodons opened a seven-game winning streak against the Jaguars. The seven-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 43.2 single-season 3-point field goal percentage ranks seventh in program history with at least 30 makes. With two 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 - 43.2 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 52 Horizon League wins as the Mastodon head coach. She was the fastest to reach 50 league wins in program history. She needs four more to break into the top-20 in HL wins in league history.
More Maria Madness
Maria Marchesano's 59.8 winning percentage (52-35) in Horizon League contests ranks 12th 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 179 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 (285), points per game (17.8), 3-point percentage (43.2), field goals (103), 3-point field goals (38) and minutes per game (34.2). In league play, she leads in points (129), points per game (21.5), field goals (48) and 3-point field goals (15).
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 - 2,554 (482 at Northwood, 1,787 at Spring Arbor, 285 at PFW)
Jordan Reid - 1,821 (1,395 at Indiana Wesleyan, 426 at PFW)
Lauren Lee - 1,687 (1,630 at Campbellsville, 56 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 19 free throws makes on her last 21 trips to the charity stripe (90.5 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 10 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.
Wicked Wagner
On limited attempts off the bench, the 6-foot-4 Avery Wagner is shooting 41.7 percent from 3-point range (5-of-12).
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 six Horizon League games, Lauren Lee is first in the HL with 4.5 assists per game. She also has a 2.5 assist to turnover ratio, also a league-best.
I'll Take That
Jordan Reid is averaging 2.6 steals per game, which ranks second in the Horizon League and top-60 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 64.8 percent from the floor this season (68-for-105). 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 64.8 percent would rank first, topping Jazzlyn Linbo's 58.3 from last season.
Home Sweet Gates
Purdue Fort Wayne is 50-22 (69.4 percent) at home under head coach Maria Marchesano and 35-7 (83.3 percent) over the last three seasons.
Magic Numbers 70 and 80
Under head coach Maria Marchesano, the Mastodons are 56-9 when they score 70 points or more and 26-3 when they hit 80.
Last Time Out
The 'Dons throttled IU Indy 71-46 in wire-to-wire fashion. Alana Nelson led all scorers with 15 points, while Lili Krasovec, Nika Lokica and Rylee Bess pitched in double-digit efforts.
Next Time Up
The Mastodons continue their tough road stretch with a visit to Youngstown State on Saturday (Jan. 10) at 2 p.m.
Game Day Information
Who: Robert Morris Colonials
When: Thursday, January 8 | 6 PM
Where: Moon Township, Pa. | UPMC Events Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Robert Morris | Horizon League
Know Your Foe
Robert Morris owns a 10-4 record with a 3-2 mark in Horizon League play. Both of the Colonials' league losses came in the last three games: a 61-58 loss to Oakland and 64-43 loss at Green Bay. RMU topped Northern Kentucky, Detroit Mercy and Milwaukee in the early portion of league play. Aislin Malcolm and Bailey Kuhns lead the scoring attack for RMU, both averaging over 10 points per game.
Series History
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the series 6-5 against the Colonials and has won the last four meetings. In the second game last season, Jordan Reid scored 12 points in a 63-54 victory for the Mastodons.
A Win Would...
• Give the Mastodons a 7-5 all-time record against Robert Morris
• Be the fifth win in a row against the Colonials
• Give the 'Dons a 6-4 mark against Robert Morris under Maria Marchesano
Riding the Wire
Over the last seven games dating back to December 7, the Mastodons have trailed for a total of 7:54. In that time, the Mastodons won three games without trailing at all: Aquinas (Dec. 19), at Oakland (Jan. 2) and IU Indy (Jan. 5).
New Face on Campus
Claire Gregwer joined the Mastodon bench at the start of the spring semester. Gregwer spent a year and a half at both Davenport and Aquinas. She has one season of eligibility remaining, planning to use it in the 2026-27 season.
Rivalry Riches
After their win over IU Indy on January 5, the Mastodons opened a seven-game winning streak against the Jaguars. The seven-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 43.2 single-season 3-point field goal percentage ranks seventh in program history with at least 30 makes. With two 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 - 43.2 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 52 Horizon League wins as the Mastodon head coach. She was the fastest to reach 50 league wins in program history. She needs four more to break into the top-20 in HL wins in league history.
More Maria Madness
Maria Marchesano's 59.8 winning percentage (52-35) in Horizon League contests ranks 12th 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 179 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 (285), points per game (17.8), 3-point percentage (43.2), field goals (103), 3-point field goals (38) and minutes per game (34.2). In league play, she leads in points (129), points per game (21.5), field goals (48) and 3-point field goals (15).
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 - 2,554 (482 at Northwood, 1,787 at Spring Arbor, 285 at PFW)
Jordan Reid - 1,821 (1,395 at Indiana Wesleyan, 426 at PFW)
Lauren Lee - 1,687 (1,630 at Campbellsville, 56 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 19 free throws makes on her last 21 trips to the charity stripe (90.5 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 10 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.
Wicked Wagner
On limited attempts off the bench, the 6-foot-4 Avery Wagner is shooting 41.7 percent from 3-point range (5-of-12).
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 six Horizon League games, Lauren Lee is first in the HL with 4.5 assists per game. She also has a 2.5 assist to turnover ratio, also a league-best.
I'll Take That
Jordan Reid is averaging 2.6 steals per game, which ranks second in the Horizon League and top-60 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 64.8 percent from the floor this season (68-for-105). 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 64.8 percent would rank first, topping Jazzlyn Linbo's 58.3 from last season.
Home Sweet Gates
Purdue Fort Wayne is 50-22 (69.4 percent) at home under head coach Maria Marchesano and 35-7 (83.3 percent) over the last three seasons.
Magic Numbers 70 and 80
Under head coach Maria Marchesano, the Mastodons are 56-9 when they score 70 points or more and 26-3 when they hit 80.
Last Time Out
The 'Dons throttled IU Indy 71-46 in wire-to-wire fashion. Alana Nelson led all scorers with 15 points, while Lili Krasovec, Nika Lokica and Rylee Bess pitched in double-digit efforts.
Next Time Up
The Mastodons continue their tough road stretch with a visit to Youngstown State on Saturday (Jan. 10) at 2 p.m.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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