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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (Interstat) — The Fort Wayne Mastodons, riding a wave of momentum, will host the struggling Oakland Golden Grizzlies in a Horizon League women’s basketball matchup on Wednesday night at Gates Sports Center. Fort Wayne (16-10) enters on a high note after an 84-68 road victory at Detroit on Saturday. The Mastodons’ offense has been potent, averaging 78.3 points over their last three wins. A key catalyst is sophomore forward Lili Krasovec, who recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Detroit. Krasovec has been a consistent force, scoring in double figures in six of her last seven games, including a 24-point performance against Robert Morris on Jan. 27. Oakland (8-17) looks to halt a four-game skid, most recently a 62-44 home loss to Wright State. The Golden Grizzlies have struggled offensively, failing to reach 70 points in eight of their last nine contests. They will lean on forward Karinna Trotter, who grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds in the loss to Wright State. However, Oakland’s scoring depth remains a concern. History favors the home team. In the first meeting this season on Jan. 2, Fort Wayne dominated Oakland 84-64. The Mastodons’ balanced attack and defensive pressure overwhelmed the Golden Grizzlies, a pattern they will aim to repeat. For Fort Wayne, a victory is crucial to solidify its standing in the upper tier of the Horizon League as the regular season winds down. For Oakland, the game represents a critical opportunity to find rhythm and pull off a road upset against a team it has not beaten this season. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. The Mastodons will continue their homestand Saturday against Youngstown State, while Oakland returns home to face Robert Morris on Feb. 21.

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