FORT WAYNE, Ind. — In an exciting matchup on Saturday night, Jalen Jackson’s standout performance with 25 points propelled Purdue Fort Wayne to a 90-81 victory over Youngstown State.

In addition to his scoring, Jackson made his presence felt on the boards with five rebounds and facilitated the offense with seven assists for the Mastodons (11-6, 4-2 in Horizon League play). Chandler Cuthrell also played a significant role, contributing 19 points with an accurate shooting performance of 8 for 17, which included a 3-point attempt success rate of 25 percent, and he converted 2 of 3 free throws. Cuthrell rounded out his contributions with eight rebounds. Rasheed Bello added to the scoring with 17 points, shooting 7 of 13 from the field, including two successful 3-pointers from three attempts, though he struggled at the free-throw line, making just 1 of 3 attempts.

On the other side of the court, Youngstown State (10-6, 5-1) saw Cris Carroll lead the team in scoring with 20 points, alongside an impressive 12 rebounds and two steals. Teammate Nico Galette contributed 14 points and secured six rebounds, while EJ Farmer also chipped in with 12 points. The loss marked an end to the Penguins’ impressive eight-game winning streak.

Overall, the game showcased a series of strong individual performances, but it was the Mastodons’ balanced attack that ultimately determined the outcome as they secured the win at home.