Mastodons Fall at Horizon League Leader Wright State, 73-68

Purdue Fort Wayne men's basketball team erases 17-point deficit but comes up short against Wright State.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 11:15pm

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The Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons men's basketball team lost 73-68 to the Wright State Raiders on Saturday evening. The Mastodons erased a 17-point deficit and took a 48-46 lead in the second half, but Wright State responded with a late run to hold on for the victory.

Why it matters

This loss drops the Mastodons to 14-11 overall and 8-6 in Horizon League play, while Wright State maintains its position atop the conference standings at 16-9 and 11-3. The Mastodons' comeback effort showed resilience, but they ultimately fell short against the league-leading Raiders.

The details

Corey Hadnot II reached the 1,000-point milestone for his career with a pair of free throws early in the second half, sparking an 18-1 run for the Mastodons. Yuval Levin's steal and layup gave the Mastodons a 48-46 lead, but Wright State responded with back-to-back 3-pointers from Kellen Pickett to regain control. Hadnot finished with 22 points, while Mikale Stevenson added 17 for the Mastodons. Michael Imariagbe led Wright State with 19 points.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • Corey Hadnot II reached the 1,000-point milestone early in the second half.

The players

Corey Hadnot II

A Purdue Fort Wayne player who scored 22 points and reached the 1,000-point milestone for his career.

Mikale Stevenson

A Purdue Fort Wayne player who scored 17 points in the game.

Michael Imariagbe

A Wright State player who led his team with 19 points.

Kellen Pickett

A Wright State player who hit two key 3-pointers to help the Raiders regain control of the game.

Yuval Levin

A Purdue Fort Wayne player who had a steal and layup to give the Mastodons a 48-46 lead.

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What they’re saying

“Corey Hadnot II reaching the 1,000-point milestone was a big moment for us, and it really sparked our comeback effort.”

— Purdue Fort Wayne Head Coach (wane.com)

What’s next

The Mastodons will look to bounce back on Thursday, February 12th when they travel to take on Green Bay. The game will be aired on ESPN2.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, the Mastodons showed their resilience by erasing a large deficit against the Horizon League-leading Wright State Raiders. This game highlighted the team's ability to fight back, but also the need to sustain that effort for the full 40 minutes against top conference opponents.