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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 13 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 61 |
| Western Mich. | 17 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 56 |
11/10/2026 9:19:00 PM | Women's Basketball
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team battled back for a 61-56 victory over Western Michigan on Tuesday (Nov. 10), earning head coach Kate Peterson Abiad her first win with the Mastodons.
After trailing 17-13 through the first quarter, the Mastodons responded in the second, shooting 50 percent from the floor. Purdue Fort Wayne closed the half with a 9-0 run, capped by a three-pointer from Claire Gregwer with seven seconds remaining to pull within three at the break.
The Mastodons and Broncos continued to battle in the third, with Western Michigan narrowly outscoring Purdue Fort Wayne 15-14 to take a four-point lead into the final quarter. The 'Dons put together a strong fourth quarter, holding the Broncos scoreless for more than five minutes while building an eight-point lead with 3:38 remaining. Western Michigan chipped away at the lead, pulling within three with 1:23 left, but could not connect on its final attempts. Karis Thomas sealed the victory with two free throws in the closing seconds for the 61-56 final.
The Mastodons shot 46.8 percent from the field and outscored the Broncos 30-24 in the paint. Gregwer led all scorers with 23 points, connecting on five of eight three-point attempts, and added seven rebounds. Meegan Fahy added 13 points, five assists and four steals. Thomas finished with eight points, while Alyssa Berry added seven points and four rebounds.
Purdue Fort Wayne improves to 1-2 on the season, while Western Michigan falls to 0-2.
The Mastodons return home to host Valparaiso during Fitness Day at the Gates Sports Center on Friday (Nov. 13).
~ Feel The Rumble ~
