Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons women's basketball

The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons women's basketball team represents Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The school's team currently competes in the Horizon League.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons
2024–25 Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons women's basketball team
UniversityPurdue University Fort Wayne
First season1976–77
Head coachMaria Marchesano (4th season)
ConferenceHorizon League
LocationFort Wayne, Indiana
ArenaHilliard Gates Sports Center
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (select games)
(capacity: 2,700 (Hilliard)
13,000 (Coliseum))
NicknameMastodons
Student sectionThe Blue Crew
ColorsBlack and gold[1]
   
Uniforms
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away


NCAA tournament appearances
1990*, 1992*, 1996*
* Division II

Fort Wayne began play in women's basketball in 1976. As of the end of the 2015–16 season, they have an all-time record of 433–568. They joined Division I in 2001.[2]

Postseason

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NCAA Division II tournament results

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The Mastodons made three appearances in the NCAA Division II women's basketball tournament. They had a combined record of 0–3.

Year Round Opponent Result
1990 First Round Oakland L, 83–87
1992 First Round Washburn L, 67–82
1996 First Round Lake Superior State L, 71–79

References

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  1. ^ "Purdue Fort Wayne Branding Released". GoMastodons.com. June 7, 2018. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
  2. ^ http://static.gomastodons.com/custompages/Stats/WBB/2016-17/PDF/2016_WBB_Quick_Facts.pdf [bare URL PDF]
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