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Monday, October 26
Fort Wayne, Ind.
7 PM
Purdue Fort Wayne
vs
Taylor
Maddie Lepley, Alivia Bolinger, Meegan Fahy
Photo by: Jim Whitcraft
10/23/2026 12:06:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FORT WAYNE, Ind. - The Purdue Fort Wayne women's basketball team is set to host NAIA foe Taylor in an exhibition contest on Monday (Oct. 26) at the Gates Sports Center.
Game Day Information
Who: Taylor Trojans
When: Monday, October 26 | 7 PM
Where: Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Taylor finished last season with an overall record of 17-13 and a 7-11 record in the Crossroads League. The Trojans ended their season with an 83-58 loss to Georgetown in the first round of the NAIA National Championship and received votes in the final NAIA Women's Basketball Coaches Top 25 Poll.
Series History
The Mastodons have a seven-game win streak against the Trojans, with their last meeting resulting in a 72-61 victory for Purdue Fort Wayne. The 'Dons lead the all-time series 8-4.
New Faces
The Mastodons added three freshmen, Alivia Bolinger, Maddie Lepley and Karis Thomas, along with four transfers, Amaris Timmons, Hiba Malkawi, Meegan Fahy and Madison Lewis, to their roster for the 2026-27 season. Claire Gregwer joined the Mastodons at the start of the 2026 spring semester, while Riley Pepple joins the team as a junior.
Purdue Fort Wayne assistant coach Rachel McLimore served as an assistant coach under Taylor head coach Cassie Wiseman from 2023-25. During McLimore's time on Taylor's staff, the Trojans went 36-51 overall and reached the first round of the NAIA National Championship.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will open the regular season against Xavier on Monday (Nov. 2) at 7 p.m. at the Gates Sports Center.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
Game Day Information
Who: Taylor Trojans
When: Monday, October 26 | 7 PM
Where: Gates Sports Center
Live Stats: Link
Watch: ESPN+
Tickets: Link
Know Your Foe
Taylor finished last season with an overall record of 17-13 and a 7-11 record in the Crossroads League. The Trojans ended their season with an 83-58 loss to Georgetown in the first round of the NAIA National Championship and received votes in the final NAIA Women's Basketball Coaches Top 25 Poll.
Series History
The Mastodons have a seven-game win streak against the Trojans, with their last meeting resulting in a 72-61 victory for Purdue Fort Wayne. The 'Dons lead the all-time series 8-4.
New Faces
The Mastodons added three freshmen, Alivia Bolinger, Maddie Lepley and Karis Thomas, along with four transfers, Amaris Timmons, Hiba Malkawi, Meegan Fahy and Madison Lewis, to their roster for the 2026-27 season. Claire Gregwer joined the Mastodons at the start of the 2026 spring semester, while Riley Pepple joins the team as a junior.
New Coach
Kate Peterson Abiad enters her first season as head coach of the Mastodons. No stranger to the Horizon League, Peterson Abiad led Cleveland State for 15 seasons before serving as an assistant coach at Green Bay for two seasons.
Purdue Fort Wayne assistant coach Rachel McLimore served as an assistant coach under Taylor head coach Cassie Wiseman from 2023-25. During McLimore's time on Taylor's staff, the Trojans went 36-51 overall and reached the first round of the NAIA National Championship.
Coming Up
The Mastodons will open the regular season against Xavier on Monday (Nov. 2) at 7 p.m. at the Gates Sports Center.
~ Feel the Rumble ~
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