Jeter's out: UW-Milwaukee Panthers begin search for new men's basketball coach
MILWAUKEE -- Rob Jeter will not return as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers' head men's basketball coach, according to UW-Milwaukee Director of Athletics Amanda Braun.A statement posted on the MKEPanthers.com website on Thursday, March 17th reads as follows:
MILWAUKEE -- Rob Jeter will not return as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers' head men's basketball coach, according to UW-Milwaukee Director of Athletics Amanda Braun.A statement posted on the MKEPanthers.com website on Thursday, March 17th reads as follows:
Admirals will likely move from BMO Harris Bradley Center to UWM Panther Arena
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Admirals will likely have a new home next season in downtown Milwaukee.The team's deal to move its home games to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena from the BMO Harris Bradley Center is scheduled to be voted on on Wednesday morning, March 16th.Admirals owner Harris Turer is expected to keep his pledge to invest in upgrading the team's new venue under a lease the team negotiated with the Wisconsin Center District.The Admirals are looking for new home ice because they won't be playing in the new Bucks arena that will replace the Bradley Center in 2018.The Admirals will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena to make a major announcement regarding a possible move by the team to the arena.Among those in attendance at the press conference will be Admirals Owner/CEO Harris Turer, Admirals President Jon Greenberg, Admirals General Manager/Nashville Predators Assistant GM Paul Fenton, Wisconsin Center District Executive Director Russ Staerkel and WCD Board Chair Scott Neitzel.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Admirals will likely have a new home next season in downtown Milwaukee.The team's deal to move its home games to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena from the BMO Harris Bradley Center is scheduled to be voted on on Wednesday morning, March 16th.Admirals owner Harris Turer is expected to keep his pledge to invest in upgrading the team's new venue under a lease the team negotiated with the Wisconsin Center District.The Admirals are looking for new home ice because they won't be playing in the new Bucks arena that will replace the Bradley Center in 2018.The Admirals will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the lobby of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panther Arena to make a major announcement regarding a possible move by the team to the arena.Among those in attendance at the press conference will be Admirals Owner/CEO Harris Turer, Admirals President Jon Greenberg, Admirals General Manager/Nashville Predators Assistant GM Paul Fenton, Wisconsin Center District Executive Director Russ Staerkel and WCD Board Chair Scott Neitzel.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Race for SCOWIS: Rebecca Bradley, JoAnne Kloppenburg to meet for debate at MU
MILWAUKEE — Rebecca Bradley and JoAnne Kloppenburg are launching the first TV ads of their general election race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and they'll meet for a debate on Tuesday evening, March 15th in Milwaukee.Bradley, who was appointed to the court last fall to finish the late Patrick Crooks' term, played up endorsements from judges and law enforcement.
MILWAUKEE — Rebecca Bradley and JoAnne Kloppenburg are launching the first TV ads of their general election race for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and they'll meet for a debate on Tuesday evening, March 15th in Milwaukee.Bradley, who was appointed to the court last fall to finish the late Patrick Crooks' term, played up endorsements from judges and law enforcement.
Following in his footsteps, wearing his #52 at MU, Cam Marotta hopes he's making his late father proud
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University's Cam Marotta didn't get to play much this season, but his responsibility may be greater than any of his teammates.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University's Cam Marotta didn't get to play much this season, but his responsibility may be greater than any of his teammates.
Marquette University men's basketball team not selected for the NIT
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University men's basketball team is done for the season.The team announced on Selection Sunday, March 13th it was not selected for the NIT, and will not take part in any other post-season tournaments.Marquette University ended the season with a 20-13 record, losing to Xavier in the Big East Conference Championship.
MILWAUKEE -- The Marquette University men's basketball team is done for the season.The team announced on Selection Sunday, March 13th it was not selected for the NIT, and will not take part in any other post-season tournaments.Marquette University ended the season with a 20-13 record, losing to Xavier in the Big East Conference Championship.
Pulaski H.S. student arrested, others cited after fight outside school
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fight that happened on Friday, March 11th at Pulaski High School.Officials say several students engaged in a fight around 1:00 p.m. while outside of the school.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fight that happened on Friday, March 11th at Pulaski High School.Officials say several students engaged in a fight around 1:00 p.m. while outside of the school.
Students disrupt UW regent meeting with diversity demands
MADISON — A group of about two dozen students has interrupted a University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents meeting to demand the panel improve how minority students are treated.The students stood up during a discussion on tenure changes to complain about how they believe minority students are mistreated on UW campuses.
MADISON — A group of about two dozen students has interrupted a University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents meeting to demand the panel improve how minority students are treated.The students stood up during a discussion on tenure changes to complain about how they believe minority students are mistreated on UW campuses.
Marquette holds off St. John's 101-93 in Big East Tournament
NEW YORK — Henry Ellenson had 27 points and 14 rebounds, Jajuan Johnson scored 23 points and Marquette held off a furious rally by feisty St.
NEW YORK — Henry Ellenson had 27 points and 14 rebounds, Jajuan Johnson scored 23 points and Marquette held off a furious rally by feisty St.
Wisconsin removes 'interim' tag, names Greg Gard coach to replace Bo Ryan
MADISON — Wisconsin has named Greg Gard the permanent replacement for retired basketball coach Bo Ryan.The university's Board of Regents approved Gard's contract on Monday night following his successful audition as the interim coach.Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed by the university.Wisconsin is 13-6 since Gard took over following Ryan's abrupt retirement after a game on Dec. 15.
MADISON — Wisconsin has named Greg Gard the permanent replacement for retired basketball coach Bo Ryan.The university's Board of Regents approved Gard's contract on Monday night following his successful audition as the interim coach.Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed by the university.Wisconsin is 13-6 since Gard took over following Ryan's abrupt retirement after a game on Dec. 15.
Basketball prowess runs in Henry Ellenson's family; he was playing the game at age 2!
MILWAUKEE -- Will he stay, or will he go to the NBA?
MILWAUKEE -- Will he stay, or will he go to the NBA?
"It's such a great project:" Group of Marquette students working to save lives
MILWAUKEE -- A group of Marquette University biomedical engineers is working to save lives in underdeveloped countries.
MILWAUKEE -- A group of Marquette University biomedical engineers is working to save lives in underdeveloped countries.
MU basketball: Henry Ellenson & Haanif Cheatham earn All-Big East honors
NEW YORK — Providence teammates Kris Dunn and Ben Bentil, Villanova's Josh Hart and Seton Hall's Isaiah Whitehead are all unanimous selections to the All-Big East team.Joining them on the six-man first team announced Sunday, March 6th are Trevon Bluiett of Xavier and freshman Henry Ellenson of Marquette.The second team has Butler teammates Roosevelt Jones and Kelan Martin, Creighton's Maurice Watson Jr., Georgetown's D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera and Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono.The all-freshman team has unanimous choices Ellenson, Jalen Brunson of Villanova and Edmond Sumner of Xavier.They were joined by Eli Cain of DePaul, Jessie Govan of Georgetown, Haanif Cheatham of Marquette and Kassoum Yakwe of St.
NEW YORK — Providence teammates Kris Dunn and Ben Bentil, Villanova's Josh Hart and Seton Hall's Isaiah Whitehead are all unanimous selections to the All-Big East team.Joining them on the six-man first team announced Sunday, March 6th are Trevon Bluiett of Xavier and freshman Henry Ellenson of Marquette.The second team has Butler teammates Roosevelt Jones and Kelan Martin, Creighton's Maurice Watson Jr., Georgetown's D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera and Villanova's Ryan Arcidiacono.The all-freshman team has unanimous choices Ellenson, Jalen Brunson of Villanova and Edmond Sumner of Xavier.They were joined by Eli Cain of DePaul, Jessie Govan of Georgetown, Haanif Cheatham of Marquette and Kassoum Yakwe of St.
Green Bay beats Milwaukee Panthers 70-61 in Horizon tournament
DETROIT — Carrington Love scored 16 points including four in a 12-0 run that lifted fourth-seeded Green Bay to a 70-61 victory over No. 5 seed Milwaukee in the second round of the Horizon League tournament on Sunday, March 6th.The Phoenix (21-12) will take on top-seeded Valparaiso on Monday in the semifinals.Trailing by six after Milwaukee's Jordan Johnson scored five consecutive points, the Phoenix used 3-pointers to start and end the run that put Green Bay ahead 58-52 with four minutes to go.Matt Tiby hit a 3-pointer to get the Panthers (20-13) within three with 2:10 left but Green Bay the scored the next six points on free throws to lead by nine with 49 seconds remaining.Green Bay led 31-25 at halftime before giving up the lead with 11 minutes left.Jordan Fouse scored 15 points with eight rebounds for the Phoenix.
DETROIT — Carrington Love scored 16 points including four in a 12-0 run that lifted fourth-seeded Green Bay to a 70-61 victory over No. 5 seed Milwaukee in the second round of the Horizon League tournament on Sunday, March 6th.The Phoenix (21-12) will take on top-seeded Valparaiso on Monday in the semifinals.Trailing by six after Milwaukee's Jordan Johnson scored five consecutive points, the Phoenix used 3-pointers to start and end the run that put Green Bay ahead 58-52 with four minutes to go.Matt Tiby hit a 3-pointer to get the Panthers (20-13) within three with 2:10 left but Green Bay the scored the next six points on free throws to lead by nine with 49 seconds remaining.Green Bay led 31-25 at halftime before giving up the lead with 11 minutes left.Jordan Fouse scored 15 points with eight rebounds for the Phoenix.
Marquette falls to Butler, 95-74
INDIANAPOLIS — Austin Etherington scored a career-high 18 points to lead five Bulldogs in double figures, and Butler scored its most points in a Big East game this season with a 95-74 rout over Marquette on Saturday.Etherington's 18 points came on Senior Day in his 112th career game.
INDIANAPOLIS — Austin Etherington scored a career-high 18 points to lead five Bulldogs in double figures, and Butler scored its most points in a Big East game this season with a 95-74 rout over Marquette on Saturday.Etherington's 18 points came on Senior Day in his 112th career game.
Marquette's Henry Ellenson day to day with sprained left ankle
MILWAUKEE — Marquette says star forward Henry Ellenson is day to day with a sprained left ankle.The 6-foot-11 Ellenson could be an NBA draft lottery pick if he decides to leave school early.
MILWAUKEE — Marquette says star forward Henry Ellenson is day to day with a sprained left ankle.The 6-foot-11 Ellenson could be an NBA draft lottery pick if he decides to leave school early.
Luke Fischer scores career-high 23 points as Golden Eagles beat Georgetown 88-87
MILWAUKEE — Luke Fischer scored a career-high 23 points, including the go-ahead free throws with less than two seconds left, and Marquette edged Georgetown 88-87 Tuesday night, March 1st.Georgetown trailed much of the game, but made a 14-6 run late in the second half and Isaac Copeland's 3-pointer with 3:53 put the Hoyas up one, 78-77.D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera's jumper with eight seconds left put Georgetown up 87-86, but his foul with 1.2 seconds to go put Fischer on the line and he made both.
MILWAUKEE — Luke Fischer scored a career-high 23 points, including the go-ahead free throws with less than two seconds left, and Marquette edged Georgetown 88-87 Tuesday night, March 1st.Georgetown trailed much of the game, but made a 14-6 run late in the second half and Isaac Copeland's 3-pointer with 3:53 put the Hoyas up one, 78-77.D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera's jumper with eight seconds left put Georgetown up 87-86, but his foul with 1.2 seconds to go put Fischer on the line and he made both.
MU walk-on who's had big impact on Golden Eagles, rewarded with a big surprise
MILWAUKEE -- Unless you're a die-hard Marquette University Golden Eagles basketball fan, you've probably never heard of Michael Mache.
MILWAUKEE -- Unless you're a die-hard Marquette University Golden Eagles basketball fan, you've probably never heard of Michael Mache.
MU, UW Special Olympics basketball teams face off at Al McGuire Center: "Priceless experience"
MILWAUKEE -- Tradition and rivalries are things that take time to build.
MILWAUKEE -- Tradition and rivalries are things that take time to build.
Jordan Johnson set school record with 15 assists as UWM Panthers beat UIC 98-85
MILWAUKEE — JJ Panoske made four 3-pointers and scored 20 points, Jordan Johnson set a school record with 15 assists, and Milwaukee defeated Illinois-Chicago 98-85 on Sunday, February 28th in a regular-season finale.As the fifth seed, Milwaukee (19-12, 10-8) will play No. 8 Northern Kentucky and No. 10 UIC (5-24, 3-15) will face No. 3 Wright State in the Horizon League tournament Saturday.Led by Johnson, who scored 11 points, the Panthers had 25 assists on 30 field goals.
MILWAUKEE — JJ Panoske made four 3-pointers and scored 20 points, Jordan Johnson set a school record with 15 assists, and Milwaukee defeated Illinois-Chicago 98-85 on Sunday, February 28th in a regular-season finale.As the fifth seed, Milwaukee (19-12, 10-8) will play No. 8 Northern Kentucky and No. 10 UIC (5-24, 3-15) will face No. 3 Wright State in the Horizon League tournament Saturday.Led by Johnson, who scored 11 points, the Panthers had 25 assists on 30 field goals.
"Potential to be phenomenal:" Childhood friends turned competitive athletes remain close through it all
MILWAUKEE -- Recruiting the finest high school athletes is highly competitive.
MILWAUKEE -- Recruiting the finest high school athletes is highly competitive.