Wednesday, February 25
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Wright State
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Purdue Fort Wayne welcomes Wright State to Fort Wayne on Wednesday (Feb. 25) night at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum. It is the Mastodons' final regular season home game of the season. It is Fan Appreciation Night and kids K-12 are free at the box office. Corey Hadnot II enters the game needing four points to reach 600 for the season. Wright State is in first place in the league and the 'Dons are trying to finish as high as No. 2 in the league.
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (16-13, 10-8 Horizon League) vs. Wright State (18-11, 13-5 Horizon League)
When: Wednesday, February 25 | 7 PM ET
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Memorial Coliseum
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne (PDF)
Know Your Foe
Wright State's last game was an 81-68 loss to Robert Morris. Michael Cooper is leading the Raiders in scoring at 13.5 points per game. He had 19 against Robert Morris. The Raiders are averaging exactly 80.0 points per game.
Series History
Wright State leads the series 13-7. The Raiders won 73-68 in Dayton earlier this season. It snapped a three-game win streak for the Mastodons in the series.
'Dons & Ends
// Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.4 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 959 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 11th 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 18 league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.9 points per game in league play, best in the league.
// In league games only, Maximus Nelson is third in the league in 3-point percentage (41.5 percent).
// 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 22-of-29 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 131 rebounds on the season, 73 have been on the offensive glass.
// Maximus Nelson owns 208 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 37 blocks on the season, 4th in the Horizon League.
// Mikale Stevenson's 14.3 points produced per game per basketball-reference.com is 10th in the league.
// Mikale Stevenson is 6th in the league in steals (46).
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 4th in the nation with 225 field goals. He has 596 points this season, 9th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.6 points per game (22nd in the nation).
- His 225 field goals also ranks 5th in program history for a single season. He will need to reach 231 to match John Konchar's 2018-19 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 20.6 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 3rd 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 29 games, Hadnot is on track to score 637 points in the regular season this year. This would rank 5th all time for points scored by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.
- Through 29 games, he is on track to have 55 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 26th 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: 53.1)
- Hadnot is 2nd in the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (29.1). He leads the league in points produced (558) and points produced per game (19.2). He is 2nd is player efficiency rating (24.6).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 9th in turnover margin (4.1)
- 29th in steals per game (8.8)
- 39th in turnovers forced per game (14.10)
- 36th in fast break points per game (14.45)
- 43rd in fewest turnovers per game (10.0)
// 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 (3,662), 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).
// Quick hits from the victory over the Vikings
- Maximus Nelson tied a career high with 18 points and six 3-pointers. Both were highs in his Mastodon career highs.
- Corey Hadnot II set new career highs with six 3-pointers and seven assists.
- Deangelo Elisee set a new career-high with nine rebounds.
- The Mastodons had 20 assists in a game for the first time since Jan. 18, 2026 against Milwaukee.
- The 'Dons made 15 3-pointers, tying for a season best.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
Game Day Information
Who: Purdue Fort Wayne (16-13, 10-8 Horizon League) vs. Wright State (18-11, 13-5 Horizon League)
When: Wednesday, February 25 | 7 PM ET
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Memorial Coliseum
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne (PDF)
Know Your Foe
Wright State's last game was an 81-68 loss to Robert Morris. Michael Cooper is leading the Raiders in scoring at 13.5 points per game. He had 19 against Robert Morris. The Raiders are averaging exactly 80.0 points per game.
Series History
Wright State leads the series 13-7. The Raiders won 73-68 in Dayton earlier this season. It snapped a three-game win streak for the Mastodons in the series.
'Dons & Ends
// Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.4 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 959 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 11th 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 18 league games, Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.9 points per game in league play, best in the league.
// In league games only, Maximus Nelson is third in the league in 3-point percentage (41.5 percent).
// 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 22-of-29 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 131 rebounds on the season, 73 have been on the offensive glass.
// Maximus Nelson owns 208 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 37 blocks on the season, 4th in the Horizon League.
// Mikale Stevenson's 14.3 points produced per game per basketball-reference.com is 10th in the league.
// Mikale Stevenson is 6th in the league in steals (46).
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 4th in the nation with 225 field goals. He has 596 points this season, 9th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.6 points per game (22nd in the nation).
- His 225 field goals also ranks 5th in program history for a single season. He will need to reach 231 to match John Konchar's 2018-19 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 20.6 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 3rd 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 29 games, Hadnot is on track to score 637 points in the regular season this year. This would rank 5th all time for points scored by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.
- Through 29 games, he is on track to have 55 steals in the regular season this year. This would rank 26th 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: 53.1)
- Hadnot is 2nd in the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (29.1). He leads the league in points produced (558) and points produced per game (19.2). He is 2nd is player efficiency rating (24.6).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 9th in turnover margin (4.1)
- 29th in steals per game (8.8)
- 39th in turnovers forced per game (14.10)
- 36th in fast break points per game (14.45)
- 43rd in fewest turnovers per game (10.0)
// 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 (3,662), 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).
// Quick hits from the victory over the Vikings
- Maximus Nelson tied a career high with 18 points and six 3-pointers. Both were highs in his Mastodon career highs.
- Corey Hadnot II set new career highs with six 3-pointers and seven assists.
- Deangelo Elisee set a new career-high with nine rebounds.
- The Mastodons had 20 assists in a game for the first time since Jan. 18, 2026 against Milwaukee.
- The 'Dons made 15 3-pointers, tying for a season best.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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