Sunday, February 22
Cleveland, Ohio
2 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Cleveland State
Photo by: Josh Gales
'Dons Head to the Shores of Lake Erie on Sunday Afternoon
2/20/2026 11:53:00 AM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Only three regular season games remain on the 2025-26 schedule for the Mastodon men's basketball team, and first up is a trip east down the Ohio Turnpike to Cleveland to face the Cleveland State Vikings. It will be a 2 p.m. start at Cleveland State in the second meeting of the season between the two teams.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (15-13, 9-8 Horizon League) at Cleveland State (10-18, 6-11 Horizon League)
When: Sunday, February 22 | 2 PM ET
Where: Cleveland, Ohio | Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne (PDF) | Cleveland State (PDF)
Know Your Foe
The Vikings have lost four consecutive games after winning five in a row. The Vikings have given up 102 points in consecutive losses to Wright State and Youngstown State. The Vkings are averaging 80.4 points per game and giving up 85.6. Jaidon Lipscomb had 32 points at Youngstown State on Wednesday. HE is averaging 12.5 points per contest.
Series History
Cleveland State leads 14-4. The series dates back to 1994. It includes a neutral site game in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2002, a Cleveland State win. The Mastodons topped the Vikings earlier this season in Fort Wayne.
'Dons & Ends
// Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals. He is one of three players in NCAA Division I men's basketball averaging 20/4/3/1.5. The others are: Cameron Boozer (Duke) and Nolan Minessale (St. Thomas).
// Two Mastodons have reached 1,000 points in their career in 2025-26. Corey Hadnot II reached 1,000 on Feb. 7 at Wright State. DeAndre Craig Jr. hit the 1,000 mark for his career (Denver and Purdue Fort Wayne combined) at Northern Kentucky (Feb. 18).
// Mikale Stevenson can become the third Mastodon to reach 1,000 points this season. He is at 944 points.
// The road game at IU Indy which was scheduled for Jan. 25 was postponed due to a winter storm. The game has been rescheduled for February 28 in Indianapolis.
// The Mastodons have six games this season when they've trailed for more than 10 minutes and rallied back to win: Chicago State (largest deficit: 6, time trailed: 11:16), Northern Kentucky (15, 21:37), Detroit Mercy (8, 11:13), Cleveland State (16, 27:58), at Youngstown State (5, 14:25) and at Detroit Mercy (9, 13:41). While the 'Dons didn't win at Wright State (Feb. 7), they did erase a 17-point deficit to take the lead in the second half.
// 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.
// Speaking of watch lists, Maximus Nelson was named to the watch list of the State Farm 3-point contest at the Final Four this season. Darius Duffy was named to the watch list of the dunk contest.
// The Mastodons have 15 games this season with single-digit turnovers, including just two vs. Detroit Mercy on Dec. 14. The Mastodons are 10-5 in those games. The 'Dons are 7-2 in games with eight or fewer turnovers.
// Including this season, the 'Dons have 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.
// Mikale Stevenson's 34 points against Milwaukee (Jan. 18) is tied for the 5th best scoring performance in the league this season. The 8th and 10th best 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).
// Through 17 league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.5 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 21-of-28 games this season. He has 15 games of 15 or more points. He scored a career-high 24 points at Northern Kentucky (Feb. 18).
// Darius Duffy has 127 rebounds on the season, 70 have been on the offensive glass.
// In league games only, Maximus Nelson is fourth in the league in 3-point percentage (39.4 percent).
// Maximus Nelson owns 202 3-pointers as a Mastodon. He has reached 8th in program history in 3-point field goals made. He reached the top 10 in the Mastodons' road game at Detroit Mercy (Jan. 21).
// Deangelo Elisee has 36 blocks on the season, 4th in the Horizon League.
// Mikale Stevenson's 14.2 points produced per game per basketball-reference.com is 10th in the league.
// Mikale Stevenson is 6th in the league in steals (43).
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 4th in the nation with 216 field goals. He has 568 points this season, 10th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.3 points per game (24th in the nation).
- His 216 field goals also ranks 5th in program history for a single season. He will need to reach 231 to match John Konchar's 2018-29 season for fourth.
- The 14 field goals he made against IU Indianapolis (Feb. 15) tied for the second most in a game in the program's Division I era.
- Hadnot is averaging 20.3 points per game, should he finish at that average, it would rank 6th in Mastodon history for a single season.
- He has the most field goals made (14 vs. IU Indy) and 2nd most field goals attempted (tied, 22 at WMU) by a Horizon League player this season.
- He has the 4th most steals in a game by a Horizon League player this season (6 at Ohio State).
- Through 28 games, Hadnot is on track to score 629 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 28 games, he is on track to have 57 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 20th 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 sea son. (Freshman: 40.9 -> Sophomore: 44.6 -> Junior: 52.6)
- Hadnot is 2nd in the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (29.1). He leads the league in points produced (531) and points produced per game (19.0). He is 3rd is player efficiency rating (24.9).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 9th in turnover margin (4.2)
- 33rd in steals per game (8.8)
- 36th in fewest turnovers per game (9.9)
- 42nd in turnovers forced per game (14.11)
- 38th in fast break points per game (14.43)
// Weekly alumni spotlight:
- 22 former Mastodons have played professionally in the last 14 years.
Rasheed Bello (2023-25) is playing for the Windrose Giants Antwerp in Belgium. He had 17 points, four rebounds and four assists in a win over Donar Groningenon on Feb. 13.
// John Konchar Enters Mastodon Hall of Fame
- Former Mastodon John Konchar (2014-19) was inducted into the Mastodon Hall of Fame on Jan. 31. Konchar, the seven-year NBA veteran with the Utah Jazz, 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, 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 are 11-3 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 12 of the last 14 years, including this 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 (3,647), 11th in 3-point field goal percentage (36.9 percent) and 26th 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).
~ Feel The Rumble ~
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (15-13, 9-8 Horizon League) at Cleveland State (10-18, 6-11 Horizon League)
When: Sunday, February 22 | 2 PM ET
Where: Cleveland, Ohio | Bert L. and Iris S. Wolstein Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne (PDF) | Cleveland State (PDF)
Know Your Foe
The Vikings have lost four consecutive games after winning five in a row. The Vikings have given up 102 points in consecutive losses to Wright State and Youngstown State. The Vkings are averaging 80.4 points per game and giving up 85.6. Jaidon Lipscomb had 32 points at Youngstown State on Wednesday. HE is averaging 12.5 points per contest.
Series History
Cleveland State leads 14-4. The series dates back to 1994. It includes a neutral site game in Fort Collins, Colorado in 2002, a Cleveland State win. The Mastodons topped the Vikings earlier this season in Fort Wayne.
'Dons & Ends
// Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.8 steals. He is one of three players in NCAA Division I men's basketball averaging 20/4/3/1.5. The others are: Cameron Boozer (Duke) and Nolan Minessale (St. Thomas).
// Two Mastodons have reached 1,000 points in their career in 2025-26. Corey Hadnot II reached 1,000 on Feb. 7 at Wright State. DeAndre Craig Jr. hit the 1,000 mark for his career (Denver and Purdue Fort Wayne combined) at Northern Kentucky (Feb. 18).
// Mikale Stevenson can become the third Mastodon to reach 1,000 points this season. He is at 944 points.
// The road game at IU Indy which was scheduled for Jan. 25 was postponed due to a winter storm. The game has been rescheduled for February 28 in Indianapolis.
// The Mastodons have six games this season when they've trailed for more than 10 minutes and rallied back to win: Chicago State (largest deficit: 6, time trailed: 11:16), Northern Kentucky (15, 21:37), Detroit Mercy (8, 11:13), Cleveland State (16, 27:58), at Youngstown State (5, 14:25) and at Detroit Mercy (9, 13:41). While the 'Dons didn't win at Wright State (Feb. 7), they did erase a 17-point deficit to take the lead in the second half.
// 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.
// Speaking of watch lists, Maximus Nelson was named to the watch list of the State Farm 3-point contest at the Final Four this season. Darius Duffy was named to the watch list of the dunk contest.
// The Mastodons have 15 games this season with single-digit turnovers, including just two vs. Detroit Mercy on Dec. 14. The Mastodons are 10-5 in those games. The 'Dons are 7-2 in games with eight or fewer turnovers.
// Including this season, the 'Dons have 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.
// Mikale Stevenson's 34 points against Milwaukee (Jan. 18) is tied for the 5th best scoring performance in the league this season. The 8th and 10th best 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).
// Through 17 league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.5 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 21-of-28 games this season. He has 15 games of 15 or more points. He scored a career-high 24 points at Northern Kentucky (Feb. 18).
// Darius Duffy has 127 rebounds on the season, 70 have been on the offensive glass.
// In league games only, Maximus Nelson is fourth in the league in 3-point percentage (39.4 percent).
// Maximus Nelson owns 202 3-pointers as a Mastodon. He has reached 8th in program history in 3-point field goals made. He reached the top 10 in the Mastodons' road game at Detroit Mercy (Jan. 21).
// Deangelo Elisee has 36 blocks on the season, 4th in the Horizon League.
// Mikale Stevenson's 14.2 points produced per game per basketball-reference.com is 10th in the league.
// Mikale Stevenson is 6th in the league in steals (43).
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 4th in the nation with 216 field goals. He has 568 points this season, 10th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.3 points per game (24th in the nation).
- His 216 field goals also ranks 5th in program history for a single season. He will need to reach 231 to match John Konchar's 2018-29 season for fourth.
- The 14 field goals he made against IU Indianapolis (Feb. 15) tied for the second most in a game in the program's Division I era.
- Hadnot is averaging 20.3 points per game, should he finish at that average, it would rank 6th in Mastodon history for a single season.
- He has the most field goals made (14 vs. IU Indy) and 2nd most field goals attempted (tied, 22 at WMU) by a Horizon League player this season.
- He has the 4th most steals in a game by a Horizon League player this season (6 at Ohio State).
- Through 28 games, Hadnot is on track to score 629 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 28 games, he is on track to have 57 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 20th 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 sea son. (Freshman: 40.9 -> Sophomore: 44.6 -> Junior: 52.6)
- Hadnot is 2nd in the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (29.1). He leads the league in points produced (531) and points produced per game (19.0). He is 3rd is player efficiency rating (24.9).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 9th in turnover margin (4.2)
- 33rd in steals per game (8.8)
- 36th in fewest turnovers per game (9.9)
- 42nd in turnovers forced per game (14.11)
- 38th in fast break points per game (14.43)
// Weekly alumni spotlight:
- 22 former Mastodons have played professionally in the last 14 years.
Rasheed Bello (2023-25) is playing for the Windrose Giants Antwerp in Belgium. He had 17 points, four rebounds and four assists in a win over Donar Groningenon on Feb. 13.
// John Konchar Enters Mastodon Hall of Fame
- Former Mastodon John Konchar (2014-19) was inducted into the Mastodon Hall of Fame on Jan. 31. Konchar, the seven-year NBA veteran with the Utah Jazz, 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, 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 are 11-3 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 12 of the last 14 years, including this 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 (3,647), 11th in 3-point field goal percentage (36.9 percent) and 26th 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).
~ Feel The Rumble ~
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