Purdue Fort Wayne Adds Coaching Talent Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
The program announced several staff appointments, including promotions and hires that bolster recruiting and player development.
Jun 25, 2026
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Purdue Fort Wayne Welcomes New Transfer Class for Women’s Basketball
Head coach Kate Peterson Abiad has unveiled a four‑player transfer class that promises to bolster Purdue Fort Wayne's women's basketball squad ahead of the 2026‑27 season.
Jun 25, 2026
Marquette Men’s Soccer Announces 2026 Schedule with 11 Home Games at Valley Fields
Marquette University has released its 2026 men's soccer schedule, highlighting eleven home matches at Valley Fields and a lineup that includes exhibition games, early road trips, and a deep BIG EAST tournament.
Jun 23, 2026
Butler Bulldogs Aim to Rebuild After Turbulent Season
After a 12‑19 season and the departure of head coach Austin Parkinson, the Butler Bulldogs are pinning hopes on veteran coach Maria Marchesano and a revamped roster featuring returning sisters Nevaeh and Saniya Jackson.
Jun 17, 2026
Butler Bulldogs’ Women’s Basketball Rebuilds Under New Coach Maria Marchesano
The Butler Bulldogs women's basketball team faces a pivotal transition as head coach Austin Parkinson departs and only sisters Nevaeh and Saniya Jackson return. New head coach Maria Marchesano, a former Bulldog player, assembles a blend of transfers and fresh talent, aiming to restore competitiveness.
Jun 17, 2026
Purdue Fort Wayne Golf and Soccer Teams Honored with Horizon League Academic Awards
The Horizon League recognized Purdue Fort Wayne's men's golf and women's soccer squads for top academic performance, celebrating record GPAs and historic achievements.
Jun 16, 2026
Khoi Thurmon Joins Old Dominion Men’s Basketball as Transfer
Khoi Thurmon, a 6‑foot‑1 guard from Chicago, arrives at Old Dominion after stints at Oakland, Panola College and Purdue Fort Wayne, bringing a blend of scoring, playmaking and defensive versatility.
Jun 16, 2026
Purdue Fort Wayne Coach Secures Historic Exhibition Against Power Four Rival
Purdue Fort Wayne coach Jon Coffman finally locked in an exhibition game against Purdue in West Lafayette, a milestone after years of proposals, fundraisers and a memorable 2016 upset of Indiana.
Jun 12, 2026
Purdue to Host Exhibition Clash with Purdue Fort Wayne in October Showdown
An exhibition game pitting Purdue against Purdue Fort Wayne will take place this October at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, a venue that witnessed a stunning upset a decade ago. Coach Jon Coffman, who has chased this pairing for ten years, hopes the event will draw a crowd that rivals or exceeds the 11,076 fans who attended the 2016 victory over Indiana.
Jun 12, 2026
Purdue Fort Wayne to Host Purdue in Historic Exhibition Game
Purdue Fort Wayne’s men’s basketball team will welcome Purdue for an exhibition game on Oct. 22, a milestone that caps a season of growing anticipation and recent success for the Boilermakers.
Jun 9, 2026
Purdue Basketball Preps for Exhibition Clash with Purdue Fort Wayne
Purdue will open its preseason schedule with a home game against Purdue Fort Wayne, part of a three‑game exhibition slate that also includes Ball State and Connecticut. The contest highlights the program’s continued reliance on Fort Wayne as a talent pipeline and showcases a roster that blends returning veterans with new faces.
Jun 9, 2026
Purdue Basketball Adds Exhibition Against Purdue Fort Wayne as Part of Pre‑Season Schedule
Purdue's men's basketball team will face Purdue Fort Wayne on Oct. 22 in its third preseason exhibition, joining games against Ball State and Connecticut as the Boilermakers fine‑tune a roster reshaped by recent departures.
Jun 9, 2026
Purdue Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Exhibition Schedule
The Boilermakers will open their preseason with a home clash against Purdue Fort Wayne on Oct. 22, followed by games versus Ball State and a road trip to Connecticut, as they fine‑tune a squad that lost four starters from last season’s Elite Eight run.
Jun 9, 2026
Purdue Basketball Unveils 2026 Exhibition Slate
Purdue’s 2026‑27 preseason schedule features three exhibition games, including a matchup with Purdue Fort Wayne at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, and a home contest versus Ball State. The roster returns 10 players but loses four starters from the Elite Eight run.
Jun 9, 2026
Purdue expands 2026‑27 exhibition slate with three early‑season matchups
Purdue adds a third exhibition game to its schedule, traveling to face Ball State at home, Fort Wayne in Indiana and UConn in a rematch of the national championship, while Coach Painter eyes tough road tests to ready the revamped squad
Jun 9, 2026
Mastodons Set for Exhibition Clash with Boilermakers at War Memorial Coliseum
The Mastodons will host Purdue's Boilermakers in a preseason exhibition on October 22 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, with tickets going on sale in August and season ticket holders receiving priority.
Jun 9, 2026
Purdue Fort Wayne Women’s Basketball Unveils ‘Beats for Buckets’ Fundraiser
The university's women's basketball program will host a charity evening featuring SINGO, a silent auction, appetizers and drinks, with tickets on sale and sponsorship tiers available.
May 28, 2026
Purdue Fort Wayne Athletes Set Record GPA in 2025‑26 Academic Year
Purdue Fort Wayne’s athletic department announced a milestone in academic performance, revealing that its student‑athletes posted the highest cumulative grade point average in the university’s history for the 2025‑26 academic year.
May 27, 2026
USI Basketball Adds Four Transfers Ahead of New Season
The University of Southern Indiana announced the signing of four new players, each bringing distinct skills and backgrounds.
May 18, 2026
Purdue Fort Wayne Unveils 2026‑27 Recruiting Class Aiming to Extend Winning Streak
Coach Jon Coffman announced the spring recruiting class for the 2026‑27 season, spotlighting five players whose diverse skill sets aim to keep Purdue Fort Wayne’s streak of consecutive winning seasons alive.
May 14, 2026