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.
Henry Ellenson scored 22 points, grabbed 10 rebounds as MU beat Creighton
OMAHA, Nebraska — Henry Ellenson scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Marquette University beat Creighton 66-61 on Wednesday night, February 24th to split the season series.Jajuan Johnson added 15 points and nine rebounds, Duane Wilson had 14 points and Marquette (18-10, 7-8 Big East) made 10 of 12 free throws.Trailing by 10 at halftime, Creighton rallied from a 15-point deficit to within 53-52 on Isaiah Zierden's free throw while Marquette went over nine minutes without hitting a field goal.The Golden Eagles stayed ahead 56-53 on free throws by Wilson, but Zierden's 3 tied it at 56 with 4:17 left.Ellenson's jumper put Marquette up 62-58 with 41 seconds left, then Creighton's Maurice Watson Jr.
OMAHA, Nebraska — Henry Ellenson scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Marquette University beat Creighton 66-61 on Wednesday night, February 24th to split the season series.Jajuan Johnson added 15 points and nine rebounds, Duane Wilson had 14 points and Marquette (18-10, 7-8 Big East) made 10 of 12 free throws.Trailing by 10 at halftime, Creighton rallied from a 15-point deficit to within 53-52 on Isaiah Zierden's free throw while Marquette went over nine minutes without hitting a field goal.The Golden Eagles stayed ahead 56-53 on free throws by Wilson, but Zierden's 3 tied it at 56 with 4:17 left.Ellenson's jumper put Marquette up 62-58 with 41 seconds left, then Creighton's Maurice Watson Jr.
NFL Scouting Combine: Just one of the paths to the pros for college football players
INDIANAPOLIS -- College football prospects are now on the road to the NFL Draft.
INDIANAPOLIS -- College football prospects are now on the road to the NFL Draft.
UW-Madison to raise minimum wage for student employees
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is raising the minimum wage for student employees and the pay rate for graduate assistants.The school said in a news release Tuesday that the student hourly minimum wage is set to go up from $7.25 to $9 on Sept. 1.
MADISON — The University of Wisconsin-Madison is raising the minimum wage for student employees and the pay rate for graduate assistants.The school said in a news release Tuesday that the student hourly minimum wage is set to go up from $7.25 to $9 on Sept. 1.
Race the topic of discussion at UW, UW-Whitewater after incidents on campus last week
WHITEWATER/MADISON -- Race was the topic of discussion Tuesday evening, February 23rd on two college campuses in Wisconsin following incidents with racial undertones last week on the UW-Whitewater and UW campuses.
WHITEWATER/MADISON -- Race was the topic of discussion Tuesday evening, February 23rd on two college campuses in Wisconsin following incidents with racial undertones last week on the UW-Whitewater and UW campuses.
How much sugar is too much? Smart shopping, savvy eating can lead to weight loss and more
MILWAUKEE -- At 28, Zach Rice isn't trying to pretend he's still the high school athlete he once was, but he is trying to stay physically active.
MILWAUKEE -- At 28, Zach Rice isn't trying to pretend he's still the high school athlete he once was, but he is trying to stay physically active.
Jordan Johnson had triple-double as UW-Milwaukee beat Youngstown State
MILWAUKEE — Jordan Johnson had a triple-double — the fourth in Milwaukee men's basketball history — to help the Panthers beat Youngstown State 87-51 Monday night, February 22nd.Johnson finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
MILWAUKEE — Jordan Johnson had a triple-double — the fourth in Milwaukee men's basketball history — to help the Panthers beat Youngstown State 87-51 Monday night, February 22nd.Johnson finished with 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
Marquette coaches go head-to-head in Coaches Noon Ball Game: "It does get competitive!"
MILWAUKEE -- There's nothing like a bunch of guys, playing a pick-up basketball game.
MILWAUKEE -- There's nothing like a bunch of guys, playing a pick-up basketball game.
Postponed: Jury trial for former MPS mentor accused of sexual assault will begin in June
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A jury trial for 56-year-old Allen Bozeman Jr., a former mentor at Milwaukee Public Schools' Thurston Woods Campus has been postponed until June.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A jury trial for 56-year-old Allen Bozeman Jr., a former mentor at Milwaukee Public Schools' Thurston Woods Campus has been postponed until June.
Bucks sign free agent Steve Novak, request waivers on Chris Copeland
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent forward Steve Novak.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks have signed free agent forward Steve Novak.
BUILD program teaches students ins and outs of motorcycle engineering
MILWAUKEE -- Building a racing motorcycle from the ground up is no easy task.
MILWAUKEE -- Building a racing motorcycle from the ground up is no easy task.
Coaches' Charity Challenge: MU's Coach Wojo raising money for Camp Hometown Heroes; you can help
MILWAUKEE -- Like any coach, Marquette University Coach Steve Wojciechowski loves to win.
MILWAUKEE -- Like any coach, Marquette University Coach Steve Wojciechowski loves to win.
UW-Milwaukee campus feeling "a little pep in their step" following Democratic debate
MILWAUKEE -- Less than 24 hours after the presidential Democratic debate, life is returning to normal on the UW-Milwaukee campus.
MILWAUKEE -- Less than 24 hours after the presidential Democratic debate, life is returning to normal on the UW-Milwaukee campus.