Milwaukee defeats IU Indy 95-83

Milwaukee Upsets IU Indy in Thrilling 95-83 Victory

In a back-and-forth contest at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, the Milwaukee Panthers erased a two-point halftime deficit to defeat the visiting Indiana University-Indianapolis (IU Indy) Sycamores 95-83. The win is the Panthers' first conference victory this season.

The game was tied at 41-41 at halftime, with IU Indy leading on the road. However, the Panthers made significant adjustments in the second half, outscoring their opponents 54-42 to seal the comeback victory.

Amar Augillard led Milwaukee's charge, scoring a career-high 28 points on 2-6 three-point shooting and 62.5% field goal percentage. The forward also grabbed 14 rebounds and dished out four assists to lead the Panthers' balanced attack.

Kyler D'Augustino paced IU Indy with 24 points, but his team struggled to find its rhythm in the second half. Maguire Mitchell chipped in with 19 points, but the Sycamores were unable to overcome Milwaukee's surge.

The Panthers' 12-point lead midway through the second half proved decisive, as they outscored IU Indy by a similar margin to secure their convincing victory. The game's largest leads were 12 for Milwaukee and 7 for IU Indy.

In terms of advanced statistics, Milwaukee's strong shooting efficiency (eFG% of 68.1%) and effective field goal rate (43.1%) were key factors in the Panthers' win. IU Indy struggled to find its mark from beyond the arc, converting just 32% of their attempts (0-2 three-pointers).

This result marks a significant turning point for the Milwaukee Panthers, who will look to build on this momentum as they continue their conference schedule. The victory also serves as a reminder that even the road team can be vulnerable in a high-scoring affair.

For IU Indy, the loss is a setback in the conference standings, but it provides an opportunity for the Sycamores to regroup and refocus before their next matchup.