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Green Bay Faces Purdue Fort Wayne in Horizon League Showdown

3/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Green Bay Phoenix, No. 5 seed, will face the No. 6 Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in Horizon League Tournament on March 3, 2026.
Green Bay is 17-14 and favored by 4.5 points after beating Youngstown State 85-63, with Justin Allen scoring 22 points.
Purdue Fort Wayne also stands 17-14 and beat IU Indianapolis 87-81, while Green Bay swept the regular-season series against the Mastodons by double digits.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1979, the Horizon League has become a key platform for mid-major basketball, sending 24 teams to the NCAA tournament from 1995 to 2011, with notable success including five Sweet 16 appearances. In 2021, only 1.5% of college players reach the professional level, making the tournament crucial for teams like Green Bay and Purdue Fort Wayne, both with 17-14 records, as they vie for recruitment and funding opportunities.

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Story summary

The Green Bay Phoenix, No. 5 seed, will face the No. 6 Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons in Horizon League Tournament on March 3, 2026.
Green Bay is 17-14 and favored by 4.5 points after beating Youngstown State 85-63, with Justin Allen scoring 22 points.
Purdue Fort Wayne also stands 17-14 and beat IU Indianapolis 87-81, while Green Bay swept the regular-season series against the Mastodons by double digits.

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