Milwaukee defeats Purdue FW 77-55
Milwaukee Dominates Purdue FW in Conference Showdown
The UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena was abuzz on Wednesday night as the host Panthers took down visiting Purdue FW, 77-55, in a statement win that showcased their home-court advantage.
From the opening tip, it was clear that this would be a blowout. The Milwaukee Panthers came out strong, building an early lead that they never relinquished. By halftime, they were up by 28 points (44-16) and showed no signs of slowing down in the second half.
Aaron Franklin led the charge for Milwaukee, scoring 13 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and dishing out one assist while also notching a steal. Isaiah Dorceus chipped in with seven assists, nine points, and two rebounds of his own.
In contrast, Purdue FW struggled to find its footing on the road. The Boilermakers' offense was inconsistent, shooting just 21 of 58 from the field (36.0%) and making only seven of their 32 three-point attempts (22.0%). Mikale Stevenson led the way for Purdue with 18 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.
The Panthers' balanced attack and strong rebounding (53 total, including 19 on the defensive end) proved too much for the Boilermakers to handle. Milwaukee's free throw shooting was also a key factor, as they converted 12 of 15 attempts (80.0%) while Purdue FW shot just six for ten (60.0%).
As the final buzzer sounded, it was clear that this was more than just a conference win – it was a statement from Milwaukee about their capabilities as a team. With the margin of victory being a comfortable 22 points, it showed that they're capable of dominating games when given the chance.
For Purdue FW, the loss is a tough pill to swallow, especially on the road against a rival team in the conference. As for Milwaukee, this win moves them closer to securing a strong position in their conference and sets up a promising future with this talented roster.
The UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena crowd celebrated loudly as the Panthers celebrated their convincing victory, knowing that they've proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with at home.