Wright State Defeats Purdue Fort Wayne 73-68

Raiders improve to 16-9 on the season with victory over Mastodons

Feb. 7, 2026 at 9:15pm

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The Wright State Raiders defeated the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons 73-68 in a college basketball matchup on Saturday. Michael Imariagbe led the Raiders with 19 points in the victory, which improved their record to 16-9 on the season. The loss dropped the Mastodons to 14-11.

Why it matters

This was an important conference matchup between two teams vying for postseason positioning. The win helps solidify Wright State’s standing, while the loss is a setback for Purdue Fort Wayne’s tournament hopes.

The details

The Raiders built a lead in the first half and were able to hold on down the stretch to secure the victory. Imariagbe was the standout performer, scoring 19 points to pace the Wright State offense.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.

The players

Michael Imariagbe

The leading scorer for the Wright State Raiders, who had 19 points in the victory.

Wright State Raiders

The college basketball team that defeated Purdue Fort Wayne 73-68.

Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons

The college basketball team that lost to Wright State 73-68.

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The takeaway

This was an important conference win for Wright State as they look to improve their postseason positioning. The loss is a setback for Purdue Fort Wayne, who will need to rebound in their remaining games to keep their tournament hopes alive.