(GREEN BAY ATHLETICS) GREEN BAY – The Green Bay men’s basketball team staved off a second-half comeback from Milwaukee, defeating the Panthers 79-76 Monday night at the Kress Center. Green Bay led by as much as 21, and entered halftime with a 46-32 advantage.
Justin Allen had 21 points to lead the Phoenix (8-8, 3-2). C.J. O’Hara helped out with 19 points, and LeBron Thomas chipped in with 12 points off the bench.
Danilo Jovanovich paced Milwaukee (7-9, 3-2) with 19 points. Isaiah Dorceus added 14 points, including four threes. Chandler Jackson, Esyah Pippa-White, and Amar Augillard also contributed with 10 points apiece.
Phoenix coach Doug Gottlieb talked about changes they’ve made to the offense,
Gottlieb said that life is better when they have more of an offensive mindset.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Green Bay jumped out to an early 10-2 lead, finished off by a Marcus Hall free throw with 16:57 left in the first half. The Phoenix made the first nine field goals they attempted, giving themselves a 22-9 lead with 12:54 to go in the half. Green Bay expanded its lead to 42-21 after a LeBron Thomas three-point play at 6:01. Milwaukee fought back and went on an 11-4 run to end the half, cutting the Phoenix lead to 46-32.
The Panthers were on fire to start the second half, outscoring Green Bay 27-9 to start to give themselves a 59-55 lead with 8:42 remaining in the game. The teams traded baskets before Preston Ruedinger drilled a crucial three, giving the Phoenix a 70-67 lead with 3:23 to go. GB led the rest of the way, converting on five of six free throws down the stretch to ice the game. Dorceus couldn’t connect on a last-second three, giving Green Bay the 79-76 win.
GAME NOTES
» Green Bay shot 62.2-percent from the field compared to Milwaukee’s 50-percent.
» Milwaukee converted 10-22 threes, as Green Bay went 3-9.
» Green Bay got five rebounds from both C.J. O’Hara and Ramel Bethea.
» Milwaukee outrebounded the Phoenix 27-24, including 9-3 offensively.
» The Phoenix has exceeded its 2024-25 Horizon League win total in just five league games.
ON THE HORIZON
Green Bay has a pair of home games this weekend, starting with IU Indy on Friday at 6 p.m. CST, followed by Northern Kentucky on Sunday at 1 p.m. CST.
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