YPSILANTI, Mich. — In an impressive display of skill, Rasheed Bello notched 19 points as Purdue Fort Wayne cruised to a 99-76 triumph over Eastern Michigan on Sunday.

Bello also played a pivotal role in facilitating plays, contributing eight assists for the Mastodons, who now hold an 8-4 record. Jalen Jackson was another standout, scoring 17 points with a shooting performance that included making 7 of 12 attempts from the field, 2 of 5 from beyond the arc, and 1 of 3 from the free-throw line. Additionally, Corey Hadnot II added 17 points of his own, achieving an impressive shooting percentage with 6 of 8 total shots, including an outstanding 5 of 6 from three-point range.

Leading the scoring for the Eagles (5-5) was Jalen Terry, who delivered an impressive 28 points. Jalin Billingsley contributed significantly as well, with 16 points and nine rebounds. Furthermore, Da’Sean Nelson contributed to the team’s efforts with 10 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocks.

Purdue Fort Wayne gained control of the game early, securing the lead just 1 minute and 14 seconds into the first half and maintaining it throughout the game. By halftime, the score stood at 48-34, with Jackson already tallying 14 points. The Mastodons further extended their lead to 56-34 during the second half, highlighted by an 8-0 scoring surge. In the latter part of the game, Maximus Nelson emerged as a key player, leading his team in the second half with 12 points, helping to seal the victory for Purdue Fort Wayne.