UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to Duquesne on the road 96-92
ESTERO, Fla. — Derrick Colter scored a career-high 27 before fouling out with 2:36 left in overtime and Micah Mason scored four points in the final 43 seconds to help Duquesne hold off Milwaukee for a 96-92 win on Tuesday, November 24th.Mason made 4 3-pointers, finished with 26 points and tied a career high with nine assists.
ESTERO, Fla. — Derrick Colter scored a career-high 27 before fouling out with 2:36 left in overtime and Micah Mason scored four points in the final 43 seconds to help Duquesne hold off Milwaukee for a 96-92 win on Tuesday, November 24th.Mason made 4 3-pointers, finished with 26 points and tied a career high with nine assists.
Henry Ellenson scores 14 of 18 points after half to lead Marquette to 78-73 OT win over Arizona State
NEW YORK — Henry Ellenson scored 14 of his 18 points after halftime leading Marquette to a 78-73 overtime victory over Arizona State in the championship game of the Legends Classic on Tuesday night, November 24th.Ellenson began 2 of 7 from the floor but finished 6 of 14 and was named the tournament's MVP.The freshman forward scored on Marquette's first possession of overtime when he hit a turnaround jumper for a 69-67 lead.
NEW YORK — Henry Ellenson scored 14 of his 18 points after halftime leading Marquette to a 78-73 overtime victory over Arizona State in the championship game of the Legends Classic on Tuesday night, November 24th.Ellenson began 2 of 7 from the floor but finished 6 of 14 and was named the tournament's MVP.The freshman forward scored on Marquette's first possession of overtime when he hit a turnaround jumper for a 69-67 lead.
Legends Classic semifinals: Marquette uses late free throws to nip No. 22 LSU 81-80
NEW YORK — Jajuan Johnson hit the winning free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining and Marquette survived a frenetic finish to defeat No. 22 LSU 81-80 on Monday night in the semifinals of the Legends Classic.Marquette will face the winner of North Carolina State and Arizona State in Tuesday's championship game.LSU (2-1) freshman Ben Simmons collected 21 points and 20 rebounds in front of 51 NBA scouts and gave the Tigers their only lead at 80-79 with a reverse layup with 21.5 seconds remaining.But Johnson knocked down the two free throws and Josh Gray missed a 3-pointer as time expired.Luke Fischer led four players in double figures with 19 points for Marquette (2-2).
NEW YORK — Jajuan Johnson hit the winning free throws with 10.8 seconds remaining and Marquette survived a frenetic finish to defeat No. 22 LSU 81-80 on Monday night in the semifinals of the Legends Classic.Marquette will face the winner of North Carolina State and Arizona State in Tuesday's championship game.LSU (2-1) freshman Ben Simmons collected 21 points and 20 rebounds in front of 51 NBA scouts and gave the Tigers their only lead at 80-79 with a reverse layup with 21.5 seconds remaining.But Johnson knocked down the two free throws and Josh Gray missed a 3-pointer as time expired.Luke Fischer led four players in double figures with 19 points for Marquette (2-2).
Couple donates $5 million to University of Wisconsin computer department
MADISON — A Milwaukee businessman and his wife have donated $5 million to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's computer sciences department.The university announced the donation from Sheldon Lubar and his wife, Marianne, on Friday.UW-Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge matched $2 million of the Lubars' donation, bringing the total amount of money the department will receive to $7 million.The money will go to endow two chairs and two professorships as well as establish an endowed discretionary fund.Sheldon Lubar graduated from UW-Madison's law school in 1953.
MADISON — A Milwaukee businessman and his wife have donated $5 million to the University of Wisconsin-Madison's computer sciences department.The university announced the donation from Sheldon Lubar and his wife, Marianne, on Friday.UW-Madison alumni John and Tashia Morgridge matched $2 million of the Lubars' donation, bringing the total amount of money the department will receive to $7 million.The money will go to endow two chairs and two professorships as well as establish an endowed discretionary fund.Sheldon Lubar graduated from UW-Madison's law school in 1953.
"It makes me proud:" Three students in Milwaukee get top honors for developing app
MILWAUKEE -- Three students in Milwaukee get top honors for developing an award-winning app!
MILWAUKEE -- Three students in Milwaukee get top honors for developing an award-winning app!
Prayers for Paris: Vigil held on Marquette campus as former ambassador to Syria speaks
MILWAUKEE -- Prayers for Paris continue here in Milwaukee, five days after 129 people were killed in a series of terror attacks there.
MILWAUKEE -- Prayers for Paris continue here in Milwaukee, five days after 129 people were killed in a series of terror attacks there.
UW-Milwaukee Panthers fall to No. 18 Notre Dame 86-78 on the road
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Demetrius Jackson scored 20 points, and V.J. Beachem tied a career high with 19 while adding a career-best eight rebounds in No. 18 Notre Dame's 86-78 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, November 17th.The Irish (2-0), who moved up one spot in the poll this week, had all five starters score in double figures, including Zach Auguste, who hit 7 of 8 from the field and scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half.Akeem Springs matched his career high with 21 points for Milwaukee, and Matt Tiby added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. — Demetrius Jackson scored 20 points, and V.J. Beachem tied a career high with 19 while adding a career-best eight rebounds in No. 18 Notre Dame's 86-78 win over Milwaukee on Tuesday night, November 17th.The Irish (2-0), who moved up one spot in the poll this week, had all five starters score in double figures, including Zach Auguste, who hit 7 of 8 from the field and scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half.Akeem Springs matched his career high with 21 points for Milwaukee, and Matt Tiby added 16 points and 13 rebounds.
Luke Fischer scores 17 points, 10 rebounds as Marquette beat IUPUI 75-71 in OT
MILWAUKEE — Duane Wilson converted a late 3-point play and Luke Fischer scored 17 points and tied a career high with 10 rebounds to help Marquette slip past IUPUI 75-71 in overtime on Monday night, November 16th.IUPUI's Nick Osborne hit a jumper with 2:48 left in overtime — the Jaguars' only points after regulation — to tie the game at 71.Henry Ellenson made 1 of 2 free throws to put Marquette up one with 62 seconds left and, after and IUPUI (1-1) turnover, Wilson's 3-point play with 13 seconds left sealed it for the Golden Eagles (1-1).IUPUI made just 1 of 5 shots and committed four turnovers in overtime.Darell Combs led the Jaguars with 21 points and seven rebounds.Marquette made 24 of 29 free throws while IUPUI hit 10 of 10 foul shots.Ellenson finished with 18 points and Wilson scored 16.
MILWAUKEE — Duane Wilson converted a late 3-point play and Luke Fischer scored 17 points and tied a career high with 10 rebounds to help Marquette slip past IUPUI 75-71 in overtime on Monday night, November 16th.IUPUI's Nick Osborne hit a jumper with 2:48 left in overtime — the Jaguars' only points after regulation — to tie the game at 71.Henry Ellenson made 1 of 2 free throws to put Marquette up one with 62 seconds left and, after and IUPUI (1-1) turnover, Wilson's 3-point play with 13 seconds left sealed it for the Golden Eagles (1-1).IUPUI made just 1 of 5 shots and committed four turnovers in overtime.Darell Combs led the Jaguars with 21 points and seven rebounds.Marquette made 24 of 29 free throws while IUPUI hit 10 of 10 foul shots.Ellenson finished with 18 points and Wilson scored 16.
UW student studying in Paris says he nearly visited restaurant that was attacked: "So glad we didn't"
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held on the UW-Milwaukee campus on Monday, November 16th to honor the at least 129 people killed in the terror attacks in Paris on Friday, November 13th.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held on the UW-Milwaukee campus on Monday, November 16th to honor the at least 129 people killed in the terror attacks in Paris on Friday, November 13th.
Aerial trespassing? Local battle over drone use highlights patchwork of laws and regulations
RICHFIELD -- So you want a drone for Christmas?
RICHFIELD -- So you want a drone for Christmas?
Marquette University president announces passing of Rev. John Schlegel, pastor at Church of the Gesu
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell on Sunday, November 15th announced the passing of Rev.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University President Michael Lovell on Sunday, November 15th announced the passing of Rev.
Akeem Springs has 17 points, 10 rebounds as UWM rallies back to defeat Santa Clara
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Akeem Springs had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Milwaukee rallied back from a double-digit deficit to defeat Santa Clara 71-65 on Sunday.Springs scored 13 in the second half on 3-of-3 shooting and made 6 of 7 free throws.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Akeem Springs had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Milwaukee rallied back from a double-digit deficit to defeat Santa Clara 71-65 on Sunday.Springs scored 13 in the second half on 3-of-3 shooting and made 6 of 7 free throws.
Marquette, UWM grads living in Paris recount terrifying night: "I was supposed to be at that soccer game:"
MILWAUKEE -- The city of love is in a world of hurt after terror attacks caused death and destruction in Paris.
MILWAUKEE -- The city of love is in a world of hurt after terror attacks caused death and destruction in Paris.
UWM beats Denver in season opener
Santa Clara, CA,The Milwaukee Panthers opened their season on a high note with a 71-58 win over Denver at the Cable Car Classic in Santa Clara Friday night.Rob Jeter's team rode the hot shooting of Austin Arians.
Santa Clara, CA,The Milwaukee Panthers opened their season on a high note with a 71-58 win over Denver at the Cable Car Classic in Santa Clara Friday night.Rob Jeter's team rode the hot shooting of Austin Arians.
UW-Milwaukee, Marquette makes sure students studying abroad in Paris, France are safe
MILWAUKEE -- The Paris attacks have several families with Milwaukee ties worried.
MILWAUKEE -- The Paris attacks have several families with Milwaukee ties worried.
James Foley's parents say 'Jihadi John' killing does nothing to bring back their son
MILWAUKEE -- The Pentagon says the face of ISIS terrorism was the target of a recent airstrike in Syria.
MILWAUKEE -- The Pentagon says the face of ISIS terrorism was the target of a recent airstrike in Syria.
Chris Abele appoints Dr. Demond Means as Commissioner of Opportunity Schools Partnership Program
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Thursday, November 12th the appointment of Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Thursday, November 12th the appointment of Dr.
"It's really concerning:" Attempted carjackings blocks apart within minutes has folks on high alert
SHOREWOOD -- Two attempted carjackings that happened blocks apart occurred within minutes of each other on Thursday, November 5th.
SHOREWOOD -- Two attempted carjackings that happened blocks apart occurred within minutes of each other on Thursday, November 5th.
Big goal for Oliver Farrell, golfer at MU from England: "Try to get to the #1 player in the NCAA!"
MILWAUKEE -- The transition from high school to college is normally a big enough step for any student to deal with.
MILWAUKEE -- The transition from high school to college is normally a big enough step for any student to deal with.
"Democracy works:" MPS announces voter registration initiative for its students
MILWAUKEE -- It's a simple concept: Cast your vote to have your voice heard.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a simple concept: Cast your vote to have your voice heard.