Western Michigan Broncos Defeat Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 83-71
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · University Arena (MI)
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Who won Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons vs Western Michigan Broncos?
Western Michigan Broncos beat Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 83-71 at University Arena (MI) on November 12, 2025.
In a decisive matchup at the University Arena in Michigan, the Western Michigan Broncos secured an 83-71 victory over the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked a crucial moment for both teams early in the season, with Western Michigan looking to break a two-game losing streak and Purdue Fort Wayne aiming to improve upon their struggling record.
The Broncos entered the game with a home record of 2-3 and a recent form of 5-5 over their last ten games. However, they had lost their last two outings, which included a close defeat to the Campbell Fighting Camels and a loss to Northwood Timberwolves. In those recent games, Western Michigan averaged 75.5 points scored while allowing 75.3 points, indicating a competitive but inconsistent performance on both ends of the court.
On the other hand, the Mastodons came into the game with a record of 1-3 and had struggled significantly, particularly in away games, where they were winless at 0-6. Their recent form showed a record of 3-7 over the last ten games, with an average of 78.3 points scored and 76.8 points allowed. They had just snapped a losing streak with a dominant 137-56 win against Dominican (IL), but their overall performance had been shaky, especially against tougher opponents like Ohio State and Grand Canyon.
In this matchup, Western Michigan utilized their home court advantage effectively, which has been a critical factor in their performance. The Broncos managed to score 83 points, showcasing their offensive capabilities, while limiting the Mastodons to 71 points. The scoring plays in the second half highlighted Western Michigan's ability to maintain control of the game, with key contributions from players like Corey Hadnot II and Sharod Barnes, who made crucial free throws in the closing moments.
The game’s conditions were favorable for basketball, with a packed arena supporting the home team. The atmosphere likely played a role in the Broncos’ performance, as they rallied from their recent setbacks. The market had favored Western Michigan heavily, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting the expectations surrounding the game.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details regarding player availability, but both teams had been navigating their respective challenges in recent weeks. The absence of key players can often impact a team's performance, and it would have been interesting to see how each roster was affected leading into this matchup.
Looking ahead, viewers should pay attention to how Western Michigan builds on this victory as they aim to gain momentum in the season. The Mastodons, meanwhile, will need to regroup and address their away game struggles to find success in future matchups. Overall, this game served as a significant early-season contest, highlighting the potential of the Broncos and the challenges faced by the Mastodons.
Leaders
- PointsJayden Brewer26Western Michigan Broncos
- AssistsJalen Griffith6Western Michigan Broncos
- ReboundsJayden Brewer12Western Michigan Broncos
- PointsCorey Hadnot II32Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
- AssistsDeAndre Craig Jr.6Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
- ReboundsDarius Duffy10Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Recent form
Western Michigan Broncos
Last 10: 5-5Streak L275.5 scored · 75.3 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L82-91at Campbell Fighting CamelsNov 9
- L81-85vs Northwood TimberwolvesNov 7
- W76-71vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersNov 4
- L66-73at Kent State Golden FlashesMar 13
- W64-63at Bowling Green FalconsMar 8
- L76-77vs Kent State Golden FlashesMar 5
- W74-70at Northern Illinois HuskiesMar 1
- W82-73vs Ohio BobcatsFeb 26
- L57-86vs Central Michigan ChippewasFeb 22
- W97-64at Buffalo BullsFeb 19
Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
Last 10: 3-7Streak W178.3 scored · 76.8 allowed per game0-6 away
- W137-56vs Dominican (IL) DominicanNov 9
- L68-94at Ohio State BuckeyesNov 7
- L71-90at Grand Canyon LopesNov 4
- 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
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 |
| Miami (OH) | 32-2 | - | 18-0 |
| Akron | 29-6 | 1 | 17-1 |
| Kent State | 24-10 | 4 | 14-4 |
| Toledo | 19-15 | 7 | 11-7 |
| Bowling Green | 18-14 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Ohio | 15-17 | 9 | 9-9 |
| Buffalo | 17-15 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Massachusetts | 17-16 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Ball State | 12-19 | 11 | 7-11 |
| Central Michigan | 10-21 | 12 | 6-12 |
| Western Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Eastern Michigan | 10-21 | 14 | 4-14 |
| Northern Illinois | 9-21 | 10 | 4-14 |
Box score
| Stat | Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | Western Michigan Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 25-72 | 32-73 |
| Field goal % | 35 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 9-38 | 8-29 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 28 |
| Free throws | 12-16 | 11-15 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 73 |
| Rebounds | 38 | 53 |
| Offensive rebounds | 14 | 18 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 35 |
| Assists | 16 | 15 |
| Steals | 8 | 4 |
| Blocks | 6 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 10 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 18 |
| Points in the paint | 32 | 46 |
| Fouls | 14 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 13 | 16 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half42-43Jalen Griffith made Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-46Brady Swartz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Griffith.
- 2nd Half42-49Brady Swartz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by EJ Ryans.
- 2nd Half45-49Ebrahim Kaba made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DeAndre Craig Jr..
- 2nd Half45-51Jayden Brewer made Jumper.
- 2nd Half46-51Corey Hadnot II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-51Corey Hadnot II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-53Trey Lewis made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-55Jayden Brewer made Layup.
- 2nd Half47-56Jayden Brewer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-57Jayden Brewer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half47-59Jalen Griffith made Layup.
- 2nd Half49-59Darius Duffy made Dunk. Assisted by DeAndre Craig Jr..
- 2nd Half51-59DeAndre Craig Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half51-61Jayden Brewer made Layup. Assisted by Jalen Griffith.
- 2nd Half51-64Brady Swartz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Griffith.
- 2nd Half53-64Mikale Stevenson made Layup.
- 2nd Half55-64Yuval Levin made Jumper. Assisted by Mikale Stevenson.
- 2nd Half55-66Jayden Brewer made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half57-66Corey Hadnot II made Layup.
- 2nd Half58-66Corey Hadnot II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-69Brady Swartz made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Jalen Griffith.
- 2nd Half58-71Jayden Brewer made Layup. Assisted by Jalen Griffith.
- 2nd Half58-72Jayden Brewer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-74Jayden Brewer made Layup. Assisted by Max Burton.
- 2nd Half60-74Corey Hadnot II made Layup. Assisted by DeAndre Craig Jr..
- 2nd Half61-74Mikale Stevenson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-74Mikale Stevenson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-76Max Burton made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half65-76Maximus Nelson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DeAndre Craig Jr..
- 2nd Half65-78Trey Lewis made Layup.
- 2nd Half66-78Darius Duffy made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-79Jayden Brewer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half66-80Jayden Brewer made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half69-80Corey Hadnot II made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by DeAndre Craig Jr..
- 2nd Half70-80Corey Hadnot II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-80Corey Hadnot II made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-81Sharod Barnes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-82Sharod Barnes made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half71-83Sharod Barnes made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Western Michigan Broncos, below favours Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons.
Venue
- University Arena (MI)Kalamazoo, MI
- Attendance1123
- OfficialsAlfred Smith, Chad Barlow, Galen Durant
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