Milwaukee got off to a quick start against an Indiana State team who is obviously, after playing at USC and Santa Barabara and then versus DIII Ripon, a much better approximation of the type of competition we will face in the Horizon League.
The Sycamores are a solid MVC team; this was a really, really good road win
The Panthers built up a 5–7-point lead in the opening minutes, extending the lead to double digits a couple times, only the see the Sycamores bring the buffer back to within single digits. Early foul trouble kept several of our star players off the floor; I think it is the unfortunate but necessary consequence of our newfound, evidently successful full court pressure D.
The second half saw Milwaukee go on multiple runs that allowed the team to nurse a 10-12 lead for much of the second half. Amare Hereford and D-Lo (both in foul trouble all game along with Malosa (11pts, 7reb) and Norman (10pts, 6reb)) simply wreaked havoc on the Sycamores.
In the end this gelling Panther hoops squad was too much for Larry Bird's alma mater. Milwaukee went on to win the game handily, 82-73.
Maguire Mithcell (19pts) led the home team's attack and seemed to sink a triple every time Milwaukee was starting to pile on a sizeable, "safe" lead.
D-Lo is just getting started; we'll need a big game from him to upset TCU
D-Lo (13pts, 6reb) showcased his trademark "defender back-in", shoulder fake, turnaround fade-away that terrorized so many Panther foes in '24-'25 and early '25-'26. He nailed several in tonight's victory and showed why he's a Preseason All-Horizon player.
Milwaukee shot 52% (31-60), defended with full court pressure defense- all game- and only turned the ball over 8 times.
Up next is another daunting buy game- this time, at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. Let's hope the Panthers continue their winning ways and pull off the upset.
go panthers.
shock the world. 🌆🏆🏀
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