The Panthers are gelling.
This was evident in the win at Indiana State and even more so last night, when they almost upset the TCU Horned Frogs (4-0, 0-0) on their home court. Milwaukee made a series of right moves and for the second game in a row (encouraging) got out to a great start putting TCU on their backfoot from the jump.
And, also for the second straight game, the dynamic duo of D-Lo (15pts, 10reb, 3blk) and Amare Hereford (18pts, 4reb, 5ast) yielded phenomenal results. Nate Malosa (the third head of the beast?) added 10 points and 8 rebounds).
Overall, however, Milwaukee (2-3, 0-0) shot just 41% (25% from 3pt) and were afforded a paltry 9 free throw attempts versus 36 attempts given to the Horned Frogs... 😑
Xavier Edmonds led TCU with (like D-Lo) a double-double, tallying 18 points and 13 rebounds.
After ceding a not-too-brief lead and then watching their deficit steadily expand from 2-5-10-12, Milwaukee would go on to lose, 76-64 (far less than the 22.5 point spread predicted).
But in looking like we belonged, we won over a lot of new fans and minds who weren't sure this team would really have a chance at an HLT crown.
It is clear as day that this team has a legitimate shot at #1.
Buckle up. There is still Florida and Vandy ahead (and St. Thomas and Oregon State and a revamped UIC program in between).
We host St. Thomas on Saturday, November 21st at 2pm at the Panther Arena. Be there for a great game.
go panthers.
shock the world. 🌆🏆🏀
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