Grand Canyon Lopes Defeat Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 90-71
Monday, November 3, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Global Credit Union Arena
Grand Canyon Lopes 90, Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 71, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Grand Canyon Lopes?
Grand Canyon Lopes beat Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 90-71 at Global Credit Union Arena on November 3, 2025.
The Grand Canyon Lopes secured a decisive victory over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, winning 90-71 in a game that showcased their offensive strength and solidified their early season momentum. The Lopes, now holding a 1-0 record this season, extended their recent form to a remarkable 9-1 over their last ten games, including a three-game winning streak. They averaged 79.3 points per game while allowing 70.3, demonstrating both their scoring capability and defensive resilience.
In contrast, the Mastodons fell to 0-1 for the season, continuing a troubling trend as they have now lost their last three games, bringing their record over the last ten to 4-6. Purdue Fort Wayne averaged 73.3 points scored per game but struggled defensively, allowing an average of 73.9 points. Their recent form indicates a need for improvement, particularly on the defensive end.
The game took place at the Global Credit Union Arena, where the Lopes maintained an impressive home record of 5-0 in their last five home games, showcasing their dominance in front of their fans. The Mastodons, however, have struggled on the road with a 1-4 record in away games, which contributed to their inability to secure a win in this matchup.
Historically, the Lopes have performed well against the Mastodons in previous meetings, and this game continued that trend. The Lopes’ scoring was led by a balanced attack, with multiple players contributing significantly to the final score. Key moments in the second half included several layups and a three-point jumper that helped the Lopes pull away decisively.
In terms of injuries, there were no specific mentions in the block, indicating that both teams may have been at full strength for this matchup. The betting market reflected the Lopes' strong position, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating they were heavily favored to win.
Conditions during the game appeared favorable, with no adverse weather or external factors mentioned that could have impacted performance. Viewers were treated to an exciting display of basketball, with standout plays such as Efe Demirel's layup and dunk, and a notable three-point jumper from Jaden Henley, which capped off the Lopes' scoring in the second half.
Overall, the Lopes demonstrated their prowess and ability to control the game, while the Mastodons will need to regroup and address their defensive shortcomings as they move forward in the season.
Leaders
- PointsNana Owusu-Anane17Grand Canyon Lopes
- AssistsNana Owusu-Anane5Grand Canyon Lopes
- ReboundsNana Owusu-Anane9Grand Canyon Lopes
- PointsDeAndre Craig Jr.18Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
- AssistsCorey Hadnot II6Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
- ReboundsCorey Hadnot II4Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Recent form
Grand Canyon Lopes
Last 10: 9-1Streak W379.3 scored · 70.3 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W89-82at Utah Valley WolverinesMar 16
- W75-66vs California Baptist LancersMar 15
- W98-75vs UT Arlington MavericksMar 13
- L81-82at Abilene Christian WildcatsMar 8
- W90-68vs Utah Tech TrailblazersMar 7
- W63-60at Seattle U RedhawksMar 2
- W85-71vs UT Arlington MavericksFeb 28
- W66-64vs California Baptist LancersFeb 23
- W82-75at UT Arlington MavericksFeb 15
- W64-60at Tarleton State TexansFeb 14
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Last 10: 4-6Streak L373.3 scored · 73.9 allowed per game1-4 away
- L67-72at Youngstown State PenguinsMar 7
- L57-68at Cleveland State VikingsMar 1
- L74-79vs Northern Kentucky NorseFeb 28
- W80-66vs Oakland Golden GrizzliesFeb 22
- L69-76at Robert Morris ColonialsFeb 15
- L71-93at Youngstown State PenguinsFeb 12
- W89-74vs Green Bay PhoenixFeb 9
- W87-64vs Wright State RaidersFeb 6
- W81-79at Milwaukee PanthersFeb 2
- L58-68vs Cleveland State VikingsJan 31
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Robert Morris | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Green Bay | 18-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Detroit Mercy | 17-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Oakland | 16-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 17-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 20-14 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Youngstown State | 15-17 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Milwaukee | 12-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 11-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 7-25 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Utah State | 29-7 | - | 15-5 |
| San Diego State | 22-11 | 1 | 14-6 |
| New Mexico | 26-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Grand Canyon | 20-12 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Nevada | 24-13 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Boise State | 20-12 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Colorado State | 21-13 | 4 | 11-9 |
| UNLV | 18-17 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Wyoming | 18-15 | 6 | 9-11 |
| Fresno State | 13-19 | 8 | 7-13 |
| San José State | 9-24 | 12 | 3-17 |
| Air Force | 3-29 | 15 | 0-20 |
Box score
| Stat | Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | Grand Canyon Lopes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 27-64 | 32-57 |
| Field goal % | 42 | 56 |
| Three-pointers | 8-30 | 11-24 |
| Three-point % | 27 | 46 |
| Free throws | 9-10 | 15-20 |
| Free throw % | 90 | 75 |
| Rebounds | 27 | 39 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 21 | 32 |
| Assists | 14 | 21 |
| Steals | 9 | 7 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 17 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 30 | 40 |
| Fouls | 16 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 24 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half33-52Efe Demirel made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half33-54Dusty Stromer made Jumper.
- 2nd Half35-54Darius Duffy made Dunk. Assisted by Mikale Stevenson.
- 2nd Half37-54DeAndre Craig Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-54Corey Hadnot II made Jumper.
- 2nd Half41-54DeAndre Craig Jr. made Jumper. Assisted by Corey Hadnot II.
- 2nd Half41-56Kaleb Smith made Dunk. Assisted by Wilhelm Breidenbach.
- 2nd Half41-58Caleb Shaw made Layup. Assisted by Wilhelm Breidenbach.
- 2nd Half41-59Jaden Henley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-60Jaden Henley made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-60DeAndre Craig Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half43-60DeAndre Craig Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half46-60Corey Hadnot II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ebrahim Kaba.
- 2nd Half48-60DeAndre Craig Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-60DeAndre Craig Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half49-62Jaden Henley made Dunk. Assisted by Nana Owusu-Anane.
- 2nd Half51-62Mikale Stevenson made Layup.
- 2nd Half51-64Nana Owusu-Anane made Jumper. Assisted by Brian Moore Jr..
- 2nd Half52-64Mikale Stevenson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-64Mikale Stevenson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-66Efe Demirel made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-66Corey Hadnot II made Layup.
- 2nd Half57-66Darius Duffy made Dunk. Assisted by Corey Hadnot II.
- 2nd Half57-67Dusty Stromer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half57-68Dusty Stromer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-68DeAndre Craig Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-71Jaden Henley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nana Owusu-Anane.
- 2nd Half62-71Maximus Nelson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Corey Hadnot II.
- 2nd Half62-73Nana Owusu-Anane made Dunk. Assisted by Brian Moore Jr..
- 2nd Half62-75Efe Demirel made Layup.
- 2nd Half62-77Nana Owusu-Anane made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half65-77Mikale Stevenson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Corey Hadnot II.
- 2nd Half65-79Efe Demirel made Layup. Assisted by Dusty Stromer.
- 2nd Half65-81Efe Demirel made Dunk. Assisted by Nana Owusu-Anane.
- 2nd Half65-83Nana Owusu-Anane made Layup. Assisted by Efe Demirel.
- 2nd Half65-85Brian Moore Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half68-85Maximus Nelson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Corey Hadnot II.
- 2nd Half68-87Nana Owusu-Anane made Layup.
- 2nd Half71-87DeAndre Craig Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Mikale Stevenson.
- 2nd Half71-90Jaden Henley made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Nana Owusu-Anane.
Win probability
Above the line favours Grand Canyon Lopes, below favours Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons.
Venue
- Global Credit Union ArenaPhoenix, AZ
- Attendance7073
- OfficialsTodd Von Sossan, Blanca Burns, Derek Anganes
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