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Friday, November 13
Fort Wayne, Ind.
11 AM
Purdue Fort Wayne
2-2,0-0Horizon
75
vs
64
Valparaiso
1-3,0-0MVC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso | 21 | 11 | 11 | 21 | 64 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 15 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 75 |
Nika Lokica
Photo by: Ryan Nguyen
11/13/2026 1:04:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - It did not take long for Kate Peterson Abiad to go from her first win as Mastodon women's basketball head coach to her second. Just three days removed from the win at Western Michigan, the Purdue Fort Wayne women's hoops squad topped Valparaiso 75-64 in the Gates Sports Center.
It was Fitness Day for the Mastodons as they hosted over 800 students from Fort Wayne Community Schools. Prior to the game, Mastodon student-athletes engaged the elementary students in fitness activities relating to their sports.
Once the 'Dons hit the floor for the game, the 3-point shots started to fall. Purdue Fort Wayne shot 50 percent from 3-point range (8-of-16) in the first half. The 'Dons finished the game with 10 triples, a season-best.
Nika Lokica led the 'Dons throughout, finishing with a career-high 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting with eight rebounds. Claire Gregwer and Karis Thomas both posted 15 points, while Meegan Fahy added 15.
The Beacons and Mastodons traded punches for much of the first half and into the third quarter, but the difference in the game came with a 12-2 run for the 'Dons that started at the 5:57 mark in the third. It took just over four minutes for the 'Dons to lead by 15. Valparaiso could not get the margin any closer than six from that point forward.
The Beacons went into fouling mode early, but the 'Dons went 7-for-8 from the free throw line over the final two minutes to ice the game.
The 'Dons had season-highs in points (75), field goals (26), 3-pointers (10) and rebounds (45). They also led for 26:55, while Valpo only led for 9:16.
Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 2-2 with the win, while Valparaiso fell to 1-3.
The Mastodons will hit the road to Western Illinois next week for a classic Summit League matchup on Tuesday (Nov. 17) at noon ET.
It was Fitness Day for the Mastodons as they hosted over 800 students from Fort Wayne Community Schools. Prior to the game, Mastodon student-athletes engaged the elementary students in fitness activities relating to their sports.
Once the 'Dons hit the floor for the game, the 3-point shots started to fall. Purdue Fort Wayne shot 50 percent from 3-point range (8-of-16) in the first half. The 'Dons finished the game with 10 triples, a season-best.
Nika Lokica led the 'Dons throughout, finishing with a career-high 19 points on 6-of-13 shooting with eight rebounds. Claire Gregwer and Karis Thomas both posted 15 points, while Meegan Fahy added 15.
The Beacons and Mastodons traded punches for much of the first half and into the third quarter, but the difference in the game came with a 12-2 run for the 'Dons that started at the 5:57 mark in the third. It took just over four minutes for the 'Dons to lead by 15. Valparaiso could not get the margin any closer than six from that point forward.
The Beacons went into fouling mode early, but the 'Dons went 7-for-8 from the free throw line over the final two minutes to ice the game.
The 'Dons had season-highs in points (75), field goals (26), 3-pointers (10) and rebounds (45). They also led for 26:55, while Valpo only led for 9:16.
Purdue Fort Wayne improved to 2-2 with the win, while Valparaiso fell to 1-3.
The Mastodons will hit the road to Western Illinois next week for a classic Summit League matchup on Tuesday (Nov. 17) at noon ET.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
Players Mentioned
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/ Women's Basketball
G/F
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's Basketball
G
/ Women's BasketballTeam Stats
VALPO
Pur-FW
FG%
.354
.426
3FG%
.200
.435
FT%
.619
.765
RB
40
45
TO
11
13
STL
6
7
Game Leaders
Pts
19
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
15
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
6
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
2
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