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Green Bay Phoenix Defeat Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 72-54

Green Bay Phoenix
Green Bay Phoenix7-8
72
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons8-8
54

Thursday, January 1, 2026, 2:00 PM ET · Memorial Coliseum (IN)

Green Bay Phoenix 72, Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 54, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Green Bay Phoenix vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons?

Green Bay Phoenix beat Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 72-54 at Memorial Coliseum (IN) on January 1, 2026.

Who was favored in Green Bay Phoenix vs Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons?

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -395 (about 80% implied). The underdog won.

In a decisive matchup, the Green Bay Phoenix triumphed over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons with a final score of 72-54 at Memorial Coliseum on January 1, 2026. This victory marks Green Bay's third consecutive win against Purdue Fort Wayne, extending their head-to-head record to 3-0 in the current season. Earlier meetings this season saw Green Bay secure victories with scores of 83-67 and 89-74.

Entering this game, Purdue Fort Wayne had a home record of 8-8 and was coming off a loss against the Milwaukee Panthers, where they scored 55 points while allowing 77. Their recent form showed a mixed bag, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games and an average of 77.8 points scored and 77.8 points allowed. However, they had been strong at home, boasting a 5-0 record in their last five home games prior to this match.

On the other hand, Green Bay had a slightly lower overall record of 7-8, but they were also looking to bounce back after a loss to the Campbell Fighting Camels, where they conceded 102 points. Their recent performance was 5-5 over the last ten games, averaging 75.3 points scored and 75.7 points allowed. Green Bay's away record was 3-4, indicating they have struggled on the road compared to their home performances.

The odds for this game, provided by DraftKings, favored Purdue Fort Wayne with a spread of -8.5 and a total set at 145.5. The moneyline reflected a significant disparity, with Purdue Fort Wayne at -395 and Green Bay at +310, suggesting that the Mastodons were expected to win.

In terms of player availability, the block did not specify any injuries affecting either team, which meant both squads were likely at full strength for this crucial matchup. The conditions for the game were typical for indoor basketball, with no adverse weather conditions impacting play.

As the game unfolded, Green Bay took control early and maintained their lead throughout. The scoring plays highlighted a strong performance from Justin Allen and Preston Ruedinger, who contributed significantly to the scoreline in the second half. Allen's driving layup and subsequent free throws helped extend Green Bay's lead, while Ruedinger's consistent free-throw shooting added to the tally.

The Mastodons struggled to find their rhythm, unable to keep pace with the Phoenix's scoring. Despite their home advantage and recent strong performances, they could not capitalize on their scoring opportunities, finishing with just 54 points. The final score reflected a comprehensive victory for Green Bay, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure and solidifying their dominance in this matchup.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsPFW -8.5 145.5 o -105 / u -115 Green Bay Phoenix +310 · Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons -395

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Leaders

  • PointsCorey Hadnot II21Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
  • AssistsDeAndre Craig Jr.5Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
  • ReboundsMikale Stevenson4Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
  • PointsJustin Allen21Green Bay Phoenix
  • AssistsPreston Ruedinger3Green Bay Phoenix
  • ReboundsCaden Wilkins10Green Bay Phoenix

Recent form

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons

Last 10: 6-4Streak L177.8 scored · 77.8 allowed per game5-0 at home

  • L55-77at Milwaukee PanthersDec 30
  • W72-69at Notre Dame Fighting IrishDec 21
  • W81-77vs Detroit Mercy TitansDec 14
  • W80-65vs Eastern Michigan EaglesDec 11
  • W79-77vs Northern Kentucky NorseDec 6
  • L92-101at Oakland Golden GrizzliesDec 4
  • W92-59vs Holy Cross (IN) SaintsNov 28
  • W90-77vs Chicago State CougarsNov 26
  • L60-91at Saint Louis BillikensNov 22
  • L77-85at Utah UtesNov 19

Green Bay Phoenix

Last 10: 5-5Streak L175.3 scored · 75.7 allowed per game3-4 away

  • L79-102at Campbell Fighting CamelsDec 23
  • W67-64vs UC Santa Barbara GauchosDec 18
  • W85-75at IU Indianapolis JaguarsDec 11
  • L58-86at Wright State RaidersDec 7
  • L78-80vs Robert Morris ColonialsDec 5
  • W95-55vs Haskell JayhawksNov 29
  • W80-75at Iona GaelsNov 24
  • W79-75at Massachusetts MinutemenNov 22
  • L67-73at Yale BulldogsNov 21
  • L65-72at Minnesota Golden GophersNov 16

Standings

TeamOverallGames behindIn conference
Wright State23-12-15-5
Robert Morris22-11213-7
Green Bay18-15312-8
Detroit Mercy17-15312-8
Oakland16-16312-8
Purdue Fort Wayne17-15411-9
Northern Kentucky20-14510-10
Youngstown State15-1778-12
Milwaukee12-2078-12
Cleveland State11-2296-14
IU Indianapolis7-25123-17

Box score

StatGreen Bay PhoenixPurdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Field goals21-4420-54
Field goal %4837
Three-pointers7-1911-34
Three-point %3732
Free throws23-253-8
Free throw %9238
Rebounds3521
Offensive rebounds75
Defensive rebounds2816
Assists1115
Steals45
Blocks12
Turnovers1111
Team turnovers21
Technical fouls00
Technical fouls, total00
Flagrant fouls10
Points off turnovers1315
Fast-break points07
Points in the paint2418
Fouls1114
Largest lead180
Lead changes00
Time in front990

How the scoring went

  1. 2nd Half34-27Marcus Hall makes driving layup
  2. 2nd Half34-30Maximus Nelson makes 24-foot three point jumper (DeAndre Craig Jr. assists)
  3. 2nd Half36-30Justin Allen makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
  4. 2nd Half38-30Caden Wilkins makes layup
  5. 2nd Half39-30Justin Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
  6. 2nd Half40-30Justin Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
  7. 2nd Half40-33Corey Hadnot II makes 24-foot three point jumper (DeAndre Craig Jr. assists)
  8. 2nd Half41-33Caden Wilkins makes free throw 3 of 3
  9. 2nd Half43-33C.J. O'Hara makes 3-foot dunk (Preston Ruedinger assists)
  10. 2nd Half44-33Justin Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
  11. 2nd Half45-33Justin Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
  12. 2nd Half45-36Chris Morgan makes 26-foot three point jumper (Mikale Stevenson assists)
  13. 2nd Half48-36Justin Allen makes 24-foot three point jumper
  14. 2nd Half48-37Corey Hadnot II makes free throw 1 of 2
  15. 2nd Half48-38Corey Hadnot II makes free throw 2 of 2
  16. 2nd Half51-38Marcus Hall makes 23-foot three point jumper (C.J. O'Hara assists)
  17. 2nd Half51-41Maximus Nelson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Corey Hadnot II assists)
  18. 2nd Half53-41Marcus Hall makes layup (C.J. O'Hara assists)
  19. 2nd Half53-44Corey Hadnot II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chris Morgan assists)
  20. 2nd Half56-44Caden Wilkins makes 24-foot three point jumper
  21. 2nd Half56-47Corey Hadnot II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Mikale Stevenson assists)
  22. 2nd Half56-48Corey Hadnot II makes free throw 2 of 2
  23. 2nd Half57-48Justin Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
  24. 2nd Half58-48Justin Allen makes free throw 2 of 2
  25. 2nd Half59-48C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 1 of 2
  26. 2nd Half60-48C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 2 of 2
  27. 2nd Half60-50Darius Duffy makes 4-foot alley oop dunk (DeAndre Craig Jr. assists)
  28. 2nd Half60-52Corey Hadnot II makes 5-foot jumper
  29. 2nd Half61-52Caden Wilkins makes free throw 1 of 2
  30. 2nd Half62-52Caden Wilkins makes free throw 2 of 2
  31. 2nd Half62-54DeAndre Craig Jr. makes driving layup
  32. 2nd Half63-54C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 1 of 2
  33. 2nd Half64-54C.J. O'Hara makes free throw 2 of 2
  34. 2nd Half66-54Justin Allen makes driving layup
  35. 2nd Half67-54Preston Ruedinger makes free throw 1 of 2
  36. 2nd Half68-54Preston Ruedinger makes free throw 2 of 2
  37. 2nd Half69-54Preston Ruedinger makes free throw 1 of 2
  38. 2nd Half70-54Preston Ruedinger makes free throw 2 of 2
  39. 2nd Half71-54Justin Allen makes free throw 1 of 2
  40. 2nd Half72-54Justin Allen makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, below favours Green Bay Phoenix.

Venue

  • Memorial Coliseum (IN)Fort Wayne, IN
  • Attendance1723
  • OfficialsD.J. Carstensen, Keith Kimble, Crystal Hogan

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