Utah Utes Defeat Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 85-77
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 9:00 PM ET · Jon M. Huntsman Center
Utah Utes 85, Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 77, 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 Utah Utes?
Utah Utes beat Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 85-77 at Jon M. Huntsman Center on November 18, 2025.
In a thrilling matchup at the Jon M. Huntsman Center, the Utah Utes secured a victory against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons with a final score of 85-77. This win marks a continuation of Utah's strong home performance, improving their record to 6-0, while Purdue Fort Wayne falls to 2-5 on the road this season.
The Utes have been in solid form at home, boasting a perfect record of 5-0, while the Mastodons have struggled with a 2-4 record in away games. Utah's recent form has been a rollercoaster ride; they have lost their last six games leading up to this fixture, averaging 64.6 points scored and allowing 74.9 points per game over their last ten outings. Conversely, Purdue Fort Wayne has been more competitive, with a record of 4-6 in their last ten games, averaging 73.0 points scored and 78.0 points allowed.
In their previous meeting earlier in the season, Utah defeated Purdue Fort Wayne 85-77, showcasing their ability to maintain control in high-pressure situations. This game reiterated that trend, as the Utes managed to fend off a late push from the Mastodons to secure the win.
In terms of injuries, both teams appeared to be at full strength for this matchup, allowing for a competitive game without significant absences impacting the outcome. The conditions in the arena were favorable for both teams, with a lively crowd supporting the Utes at home.
The betting market had Utah as the clear favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0 according to the latest odds. This reflected the Utes' strong home record and the struggles faced by the Mastodons on the road.
As the game unfolded, viewers witnessed several key moments, including free throws from Keanu Dawes and Terrence Brown, which helped Utah maintain their lead in the second half. The Utes' ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities was crucial, as they converted multiple attempts down the stretch to seal their victory.
Overall, this matchup highlighted the Utes' resilience at home and the challenges faced by the Mastodons on the road, setting the stage for an interesting season ahead for both teams.
Leaders
- PointsTerrence Brown27Utah Utes
- AssistsDon McHenry6Utah Utes
- ReboundsKeanu Dawes10Utah Utes
- PointsCorey Hadnot II20Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
- AssistsDeAndre Craig Jr.7Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
- ReboundsDarius Duffy6Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Recent form
Utah Utes
Last 10: 1-9Streak L664.6 scored · 74.9 allowed per game0-4 at home
- L66-73at Cincinnati BearcatsMar 10
- L75-101at Baylor BearsMar 7
- L78-92vs Colorado BuffaloesMar 4
- L60-73at Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 28
- L59-75vs Iowa State CyclonesFeb 25
- L71-73vs UCF KnightsFeb 22
- W61-56at West Virginia MountaineersFeb 19
- L65-69at Cincinnati BearcatsFeb 15
- L52-66vs Houston CougarsFeb 11
- L59-71at Kansas JayhawksFeb 7
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Last 10: 4-6Streak L173 scored · 78 allowed per game2-4 away
- L56-64at Green Bay PhoenixMar 4
- W87-81at IU Indianapolis JaguarsFeb 28
- L70-74vs Wright State RaidersFeb 26
- W92-86at Cleveland State VikingsFeb 22
- L71-87at Northern Kentucky NorseFeb 19
- W83-78vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsFeb 15
- L59-76at Green Bay PhoenixFeb 13
- L68-73at Wright State RaidersFeb 8
- L61-90vs Youngstown State PenguinsFeb 5
- W83-71vs Robert Morris ColonialsJan 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 |
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | Utah Utes |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 31-65 | 29-56 |
| Field goal % | 48 | 52 |
| Three-pointers | 9-27 | 12-29 |
| Three-point % | 33 | 41 |
| Free throws | 6-8 | 15-19 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 23 |
| Assists | 13 | 17 |
| Steals | 8 | 8 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 11 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 17 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 34 |
| Fouls | 15 | 12 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 16 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half44-54Corey Hadnot II made Layup.
- 2nd Half44-56Kendyl Sanders made Layup.
- 2nd Half46-56Ebrahim Kaba made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-56Corey Hadnot II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-56Corey Hadnot II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-57Terrence Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half48-58Terrence Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-58Darius Duffy made Dunk. Assisted by Mikale Stevenson.
- 2nd Half50-60James Okonkwo made Dunk. Assisted by Don McHenry.
- 2nd Half52-60Darius Duffy made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half52-62Don McHenry made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-65Jacob Patrick made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half54-65Mikale Stevenson made Layup.
- 2nd Half54-66Terrence Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-67Terrence Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-67Corey Hadnot II made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-69Terrence Brown made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-69Ebrahim Kaba made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by EJ Mosley.
- 2nd Half60-69DeAndre Craig Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-69Darius Duffy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-69Deangelo Elisee made Layup. Assisted by Corey Hadnot II.
- 2nd Half63-71Keanu Dawes made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half65-71Deangelo Elisee made Layup. Assisted by DeAndre Craig Jr..
- 2nd Half65-73Don McHenry made Layup.
- 2nd Half65-74Don McHenry made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half68-74Maximus Nelson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DeAndre Craig Jr..
- 2nd Half68-77Don McHenry made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half70-77Mikale Stevenson made Layup. Assisted by DeAndre Craig Jr..
- 2nd Half70-78Terrence Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half70-79Terrence Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-79DeAndre Craig Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-79DeAndre Craig Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-80Keanu Dawes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half72-81Keanu Dawes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-81Mikale Stevenson made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half74-82Terrence Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half74-83Terrence Brown made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-83DeAndre Craig Jr. made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half77-84Seydou Traore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half77-85Seydou Traore made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Utah Utes, below favours Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons.
Venue
- Jon M. Huntsman CenterSalt Lake City, UT
- Attendance6163
- OfficialsDarron George, Jeffrey Anderson, Ray Ames
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