N Kentucky defeats Milwaukee 67-85
N Kentucky Edges Milwaukee 85-67 Behind Balanced Effort
In a tightly contested conference matchup, the University of Northern Kentucky (UK) escaped with a 18-point victory over the host Milwaukee Panthers at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on Saturday.
The Wildcats, who were led by Kael Robinson's 29 points, took control in the second half to outlast the Panthers. The home team had held the lead for most of the game but was unable to maintain it as UK pulled away behind a strong shooting display.
Milwaukee put up a good fight, with Stevie Elam leading the way with 16 points and 7 rebounds. However, it was not enough to overcome the Wildcats' balanced attack.
UK shot 52.9% from the field, including 36.0% from three-point range, while Milwaukee struggled with 45.0% shooting overall. The Panthers were also outrebounded by 14, with UK's Tae Dozier leading the way with 10 rebounds.
The game was marked by large leads for both teams, with Milwaukee holding a narrow 1-point lead at halftime and UK pulling ahead by as many as 22 points in the second half. Despite the Panthers' efforts to mount a comeback, they were ultimately unable to bridge the deficit.
The win marks a significant conference victory for the Wildcats, who will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming schedule.
For Milwaukee, the tough loss serves as a reminder of the challenges that lie ahead as they continue to develop their young roster.