PURDUE UNIVERSITY FORT WAYNE MASTODONS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Maria Marchesano leads Purdue University Fort Wayne's women's basketball program, which joined NCAA Division I as a recent addition after the university's establishment in 2018. The Mastodons have built a competitive unit of 13 players competing in the Horizon League during the winter season. Playing at the Hilliard Gates Sports Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the program has established immediate competitiveness in its inaugural Division I era, operating within the university's 8,298-student population.

In the most recent season, Purdue Fort Wayne demonstrated significant home-court advantage with an 11-2 record at their venue while navigating a challenging 5-8 away record for a 16-10 overall mark. The team averaged 71.2 points per game while holding opponents to 64.1, establishing a 7.1-point scoring differential. Their 8-6 Horizon League conference record positioned them as a competitive mid-tier team within the league, with Marchesano managing the transition that modern mid-tier Division I programs face when building recruiting pipelines and player development systems specific to their competitive level.

KEY FACTS

SchoolPurdue University Fort Wayne
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceHorizon League
DivisionD1
LocationFort Wayne, Indiana
VenueHilliard Gates Sports Center
Head CoachStaff

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
24Alyssa BerryG
2Rylee BessG
8Bailee DuckG
-Claire GregwerG
14Lili KrasovecF
5Lauren LeeG
1Nika LokicaG
11Destiny MachariaG
54Alana NelsonF
45Hillary OffingF
23Jordan ReidF
4Ella RiggsG
30Avery WagnerF

SEASON RECORD

21-14

Overall

15-4

Home

6-10

Away

11-9

Conference

71.0 PPG / 64.3 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 4West Virginia MountaineersL 47-83
Nov 7Xavier MusketeersL 61-62
Nov 13Purdue BoilermakersW 68-67
Nov 15Southern Illinois SalukisW 85-60
Nov 20Eastern Michigan EaglesW 67-52
Nov 24Nebraska CornhuskersL 57-80
Nov 25Northwestern State Lady DemonsW 77-68
Nov 30Bowling Green FalconsL 53-56
Dec 3IU Indianapolis JaguarsW 74-68
Dec 7Wright State RaidersW 68-52
Dec 10Milwaukee PanthersW 70-60
Dec 14Northern Illinois HuskiesW 67-44
Dec 19Aquinas SaintsW 104-31
Dec 30Northern Kentucky NorseL 85-88
Jan 2Oakland Golden GrizzliesW 84-64
Jan 6IU Indianapolis JaguarsW 71-46
Jan 8Robert Morris ColonialsL 64-74
Jan 10Youngstown State PenguinsL 54-58
Jan 15Green Bay PhoenixL 57-69
Jan 22Cleveland State VikingsW 80-70
Jan 24Northern Kentucky NorseW 97-91
Jan 28Robert Morris ColonialsW 60-46
Feb 1Detroit Mercy TitansW 95-66
Feb 6Wright State RaidersL 67-70
Feb 7Cleveland State VikingsL 56-73
Feb 14Detroit Mercy TitansW 84-68
Feb 19Oakland Golden GrizzliesL 64-71
Feb 21Youngstown State PenguinsL 71-76
Feb 26Milwaukee PanthersW 71-52
Feb 28Green Bay PhoenixW 71-66
Mar 5Robert Morris ColonialsW 73-43
Mar 8IU Indianapolis JaguarsW 85-49
Mar 9Green Bay PhoenixL 48-73
Mar 24South Alabama JaguarsW 77-72
Mar 27Arkansas State Red WolvesL 72-83

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Purdue University Fort Wayne Women's Basketball compete in?
Purdue University Fort Wayne Mastodons Women's Basketball competes in the Horizon League conference at the NCAA D1 level.
Where does Purdue University Fort Wayne play women's basketball home games?
Purdue University Fort Wayne Women's Basketball plays home games at Hilliard Gates Sports Center in Fort Wayne, IN.
Who is the head coach of Purdue University Fort Wayne Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Purdue University Fort Wayne Mastodons Women's Basketball is Staff.
When was Purdue University Fort Wayne Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Purdue University Fort Wayne Women's Basketball is not currently available.