Tuesday, March 3
Green Bay, Wis.
8 PM ET
Purdue Fort Wayne
at
Green Bay
'Dons Set For #HLMBB First Round at Green Bay on Tuesday
3/2/2026 2:32:00 PM | Men's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Purdue Fort Wayne heads to Green Bay on Tuesday (March 3) to play the Phoenix in the first round of the 2026 Barbasol Horizon League Championship. The winner will advance to Indianapolis. The two lowest remaining teams will play on Sunday (March 8) in the second round. The three highest remaining teams will advance directly to the semifinals on Monday.
Game Day Information
Who: No. 6 Purdue Fort Wayne (17-14) at No. 5 Green Bay (17-14)
When: Tuesday, March 3 | 8 PM ET
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Kress Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Green Bay
Know Your Foe
Green Bay finished a game better than the Mastodons in the league standings this year. They are last in the league in scoring at 75.1 points per game. In league play only, C.J. O'Hara is averaging a team-best 15.5 points per game. Preston Ruedinger is averaging 5.4 assists per game in league play, third in the league.
Series History
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the all-time series 9-4. Green Bay owns a pair of wins over the Mastodons this season, winning 76-59 and 72-54. The two teams own one of the most memorable league tournament games for the Mastodons' brief history in the Horizon League. In 2020-21, the Mastodons won 89-84 in double overtime at the Kress Center. Jalon Pipkins made a 3-pointer at the buzzer of the first overtime to send it to a second extra session. Tuesday's game, however, will be the first Mastodon-Phoenix postseason game with a crowd in attendance. As the 2021 meeting was played under closed door COVID restrictions.
'Dons & Ends
// Corey Hadnot II was named to the 2026 All-Horizon League First Team.
// Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals. He is one of two players in NCAA Division I men's basketball averaging 20/4/3/1.5. The other is Cameron Boozer (Duke).
// The Purdue Fort Wayne roster features a pair of Mastodons from the Green Bay area. Maximus Nelson is from Appleton, Wis. and Chris Morgan is from Kaukauna, Wis.
// 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. He is at 980 points.
// Corey Hadnot II has 639 points this season, 4th all-time in program history for a single season. He went over the 600-point mark vs. Wright State (Feb. 25).
1. 746 Bryson Scott - 2017-18
2. 672 Bruce Roland - 1987-88
3. 642 John Konchar - 2018-19
4. 639 Corey Hadnot II - 2025-26
// Corey Hadnot II reached 239 field goals this year on Feb. 25 vs. Wright State, 4th for a single season in program history. Only Bruce Roland (279 in 1987-88), Bryson Scott (247 in 2017-18) and Rickie Smith (242 in 1980-81) have more field goals in a season than Hadnot II this year.
// The Mastodons have used only two starting lineups all season.
// The Mastodons have seven 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), at Detroit Mercy (9, 13:41) and at IU Indy (9, 14:00). 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 16 games this season with single-digit turnovers, including just two vs. Detroit Mercy on Dec. 14. The Mastodons are 11-5 in those games. The 'Dons are 8-2 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).
// In league games, Corey Hadnot II averaged 21.0 points per game, best in the league.
// In league games only, Maximus Nelson was 4th in the league in 3-point percentage (39.2 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 24-of-31 games this season. He has 16 games of 15 or more points. He scored a career-high 24 points at Northern Kentucky (Feb. 18).
// Darius Duffy has 139 rebounds on the season, 79 have been on the offensive glass.
// Maximus Nelson owns 210 3-pointers as a Mastodon. He has tied for 6th in program history in career 3-point field goals made. He reached the top 10 in the Mastodons' road game at Detroit Mercy (Jan. 21).
// Deangelo Elisee has 40 blocks on the season, T-2nd in the Horizon League.
// Mikale Stevenson is 5th in the league in steals (50).
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 3rd in the nation with 239 field goals. He has 639 points this season, 7th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.6 points per game (24th in the nation).
- His 239 field goals also ranks 4th in program history for a single season.
- 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 II is averaging 20.6 points per game, should he finish at that average, it would rank 6th in Mastodon history for a single season and 3rd during the Division I era.
- 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 31 games, Hadnot II is on track to score 659 points in the regular season this year. This would rank 3rd all time for points scored by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.
- Hadnot II'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: 52.5)
- Hadnot II is 2nd in the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (29.4). He leads the league in points produced (586) and points produced per game (19.4). He is 2nd is player efficiency rating (24.5).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 8th in turnover margin (4.0)
- 29th in steals per game (8.7)
- 36th in fast break points per game (14.16)
- 38th in turnovers forced per game (14.03)
- 40th 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 22 points, nine assists and five rebounds in a win at Rotterdam City (Feb. 22).
// 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 (3,675), 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).
// Write-ups from the regular season finale at IU Indy
- Four Mastodons scored in double-digits
- Maximus Nelson set a Mastodon career high with nine rebounds.
- All nine Mastodons who saw the court had at least two field goals.
Game Day Information
Who: No. 6 Purdue Fort Wayne (17-14) at No. 5 Green Bay (17-14)
When: Tuesday, March 3 | 8 PM ET
Where: Fort Wayne, Ind. | Kress Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Listen: 1380 AM
Game Notes: Purdue Fort Wayne | Green Bay
Know Your Foe
Green Bay finished a game better than the Mastodons in the league standings this year. They are last in the league in scoring at 75.1 points per game. In league play only, C.J. O'Hara is averaging a team-best 15.5 points per game. Preston Ruedinger is averaging 5.4 assists per game in league play, third in the league.
Series History
Purdue Fort Wayne leads the all-time series 9-4. Green Bay owns a pair of wins over the Mastodons this season, winning 76-59 and 72-54. The two teams own one of the most memorable league tournament games for the Mastodons' brief history in the Horizon League. In 2020-21, the Mastodons won 89-84 in double overtime at the Kress Center. Jalon Pipkins made a 3-pointer at the buzzer of the first overtime to send it to a second extra session. Tuesday's game, however, will be the first Mastodon-Phoenix postseason game with a crowd in attendance. As the 2021 meeting was played under closed door COVID restrictions.
'Dons & Ends
// Corey Hadnot II was named to the 2026 All-Horizon League First Team.
// Corey Hadnot II is averaging 20.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.8 steals. He is one of two players in NCAA Division I men's basketball averaging 20/4/3/1.5. The other is Cameron Boozer (Duke).
// The Purdue Fort Wayne roster features a pair of Mastodons from the Green Bay area. Maximus Nelson is from Appleton, Wis. and Chris Morgan is from Kaukauna, Wis.
// 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. He is at 980 points.
// Corey Hadnot II has 639 points this season, 4th all-time in program history for a single season. He went over the 600-point mark vs. Wright State (Feb. 25).
1. 746 Bryson Scott - 2017-18
2. 672 Bruce Roland - 1987-88
3. 642 John Konchar - 2018-19
4. 639 Corey Hadnot II - 2025-26
// Corey Hadnot II reached 239 field goals this year on Feb. 25 vs. Wright State, 4th for a single season in program history. Only Bruce Roland (279 in 1987-88), Bryson Scott (247 in 2017-18) and Rickie Smith (242 in 1980-81) have more field goals in a season than Hadnot II this year.
// The Mastodons have used only two starting lineups all season.
// The Mastodons have seven 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), at Detroit Mercy (9, 13:41) and at IU Indy (9, 14:00). 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 16 games this season with single-digit turnovers, including just two vs. Detroit Mercy on Dec. 14. The Mastodons are 11-5 in those games. The 'Dons are 8-2 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).
// In league games, Corey Hadnot II averaged 21.0 points per game, best in the league.
// In league games only, Maximus Nelson was 4th in the league in 3-point percentage (39.2 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 24-of-31 games this season. He has 16 games of 15 or more points. He scored a career-high 24 points at Northern Kentucky (Feb. 18).
// Darius Duffy has 139 rebounds on the season, 79 have been on the offensive glass.
// Maximus Nelson owns 210 3-pointers as a Mastodon. He has tied for 6th in program history in career 3-point field goals made. He reached the top 10 in the Mastodons' road game at Detroit Mercy (Jan. 21).
// Deangelo Elisee has 40 blocks on the season, T-2nd in the Horizon League.
// Mikale Stevenson is 5th in the league in steals (50).
// How good has Corey Hadnot II been this year?
- Corey Hadnot II is 3rd in the nation with 239 field goals. He has 639 points this season, 7th in the nation. He is 1st in the league at 20.6 points per game (24th in the nation).
- His 239 field goals also ranks 4th in program history for a single season.
- 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 II is averaging 20.6 points per game, should he finish at that average, it would rank 6th in Mastodon history for a single season and 3rd during the Division I era.
- 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 31 games, Hadnot II is on track to score 659 points in the regular season this year. This would rank 3rd all time for points scored by a player in a single season in Mastodon history.
- Hadnot II'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: 52.5)
- Hadnot II is 2nd in the league in sports-reference's usage percentage (29.4). He leads the league in points produced (586) and points produced per game (19.4). He is 2nd is player efficiency rating (24.5).
// In the nation, the 'Dons are:
- 8th in turnover margin (4.0)
- 29th in steals per game (8.7)
- 36th in fast break points per game (14.16)
- 38th in turnovers forced per game (14.03)
- 40th 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 22 points, nine assists and five rebounds in a win at Rotterdam City (Feb. 22).
// 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 (3,675), 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).
// Write-ups from the regular season finale at IU Indy
- Four Mastodons scored in double-digits
- Maximus Nelson set a Mastodon career high with nine rebounds.
- All nine Mastodons who saw the court had at least two field goals.
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