FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Interstat) — Corey Hadnot scored 28 points to lead Purdue Fort Wayne to an 80-65 men’s college basketball victory over Eastern Michigan on Wednesday night at Gates Sports Center.

The Mastodons (6-6) built a commanding 47-29 halftime lead and never trailed. Hadnot, a junior guard from Atlanta, added one assist in 33 minutes. DeAndre Craig added 15 points and four assists for Purdue Fort Wayne.

Addison Patterson scored 13 points for the Eagles (6-5). Mohammad Habhab added nine points and two assists.

Eastern Michigan closed the gap to 61-57 in the second half, but the Mastodons responded with a 9-2 run to secure the win. Purdue Fort Wayne shot 50% from the field while Eastern Michigan shot 38%. Attendance was 2,092.