Purdue Fort Wayne defeats Wright State 87-64, completes season sweep

Purdue Fort Wayne secured an 87-64 victory over Wright State, with Rasheed Bello leading the Mastodons with 22 points. This win improved Purdue Fort Wayne's home record to 10-1 and brought their overall record to 17-8, while Wright State fell to 12-13. Brandon Noel was the standout for the Raiders, scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds, but the team's performance was hindered by poor shooting, including a 42.1% field goal percentage. Wright State struggled throughout the game, particularly in the second half, where they were unable to maintain momentum after a brief lead. Both teams are set to face new opponents on Saturday, with Purdue Fort Wayne hosting Green Bay and Wright State playing IU Indianapolis. The Mastodons' defense and offensive consistency were key factors in their victory, as noted by Wright State's coach, who acknowledged the team's struggle to find rhythm against Purdue Fort Wayne's tactics.