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Purdue Fort Wayne
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Xavier
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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier | 17 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 75 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 21 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 63 |
11/2/2026 8:31:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team fell to Xavier 75-63 in the teams' season opener at the Gates Sports Center on Monday (Nov. 2).
The Mastodons got off to a strong start, shooting 58.3 percent from the floor in the opening quarter to build a 21-17 advantage. Xavier responded in the second quarter, using a 10-5 run to close the half and take a nine-point lead at the break.
Purdue Fort Wayne shot 53.8 percent from the floor in the third quarter and matched Xavier with 14 points in the final period, but the Musketeers held on for the 75-63 win.
The Mastodons finished the night shooting 41.5 percent from the floor and went 13-for-18 at the free-throw line.
Avery Wagner and Nika Lokica led the Mastodons with 15 points apiece. Wagner added nine rebounds, three assists, three steals and two blocks, while Lokica chipped in four rebounds and three assists. Claire Gregwer finished with eight points, while Maddie Lepley contributed seven points.
The Mastodons move to 0-1 on the season, while Xavier improves to 1-0.
Purdue Fort Wayne returns to action at DePaul on Friday (Nov. 6) for a noon tip.
~ Feel The Rumble ~
