With 12 more offensive rebounds on Sunday, the Panthers have at least 10 in each of the first five contests this season. The three games with four in double digits already matches last season's output just five games into the schedule. Milwaukee had four players reach double figures for the third time this season with McKaela Schmelzer (15 points), Sydney Staver (15), Megan Walstad (13), and Kendall Nead (10) all scoring at least 10 points in the win over Northern Kentucky. Nead cashed in twice from long range and finished 4-for-9 from the floor to record her first double-digit outing this season. Kendall Nead played nearly 20 minutes off the bench in the win over Northern Kentucky and provided a nice spark, finishing with 10 points, two rebounds, an assist, and a steal. Additionally, Milwaukee owns a positive rebounding margin of 12.5 and has forced 41 turnovers in the wins. MKE is allowing just 48 points per game, holding the opposition to 17.9 percent from three-point range in the last two contests. The Panthers' defense struggled in the first few games of the season but in the last two, Milwaukee has started to clamp down. Last year, a big key to success for Milwaukee was the defense. The redshirt sophomore shot 52 percent from the floor and was a perfect 5-for-5 from the free throw line in the two wins. Megan Walstad put up some impressive numbers in the 2-0 start, averaging 16.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks. It also marks the first time since 2017-18 that Milwaukee recorded a win over Northern Kentucky and Wright State in the same season. It is just the third time since 2006-07 that Milwaukee has won each of its first two Horizon League contests. The win over NKU snapped a streak of five straight losses against the Norse.įor the second consecutive year, the Panthers are off to a 2-0 start against the Horizon League. The Panthers hit the road for three straight, taking on Northern Illinois on Sunday before diving back into the Horizon League schedule against Youngstown State and Robert Morris.īehind a 22-point third quarter and solid second-half defensive effort, Milwaukee moved to 2-0 in Horizon League play with a 61-49 win over Northern Kentucky. Milwaukee last topped Wisconsin on Decembehind four players in double figures. Wisconsin has dominated the all-time series, winning 21 of 24 matchups, but in the last four contests, the two have split. MKE went just 2-for-23 from three-point range in the loss. The Panthers were plagued by early turnovers and could not get anything going from long range as they fell 71-40 against the Badgers on November 17 from the Kohl Center. She is averaging 6.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists in over 40 minutes of action per game. Julie Pospisilova has also provided a nice offensive spark since returning the last two games, scoring 32 points in those contests.Ĭoming from Boston with Coach Moseley, Katie Nelson has taken the reigns of starting point guard. Sydney Hilliard has done it all for Wisconsin, leading the team with an average of 18.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game. Moseley also spent nine seasons as an assistant coach at UConn, winning five National Championships. Head Coach Marisa Moseley is in her first year for the Badgers after three seasons at Boston University, where she went 45-29 and was named 2018-19 Patriot League Coach of the Year. Thomas, Wisconsin has dropped three straight contests including a 71-63 overtime setback at home against Chicago State. In accordance with current Milwaukee Public Health and CDC recommendations, fans will be required to wear a face covering indoors, regardless of vaccination status.Īfter opening the season with a win over St. The Milwaukee Athletic Department recently announced that fans will be allowed at all home events this year. Live audio will be available for the contest with Matt Menzl on the call along with a link for live stats can be found on. The Panthers look to make it a third straight as they host in-state rival Wisconsin on Wednesday evening. It has been a warm welcome back to the Klotsche Center for the Milwaukee women's basketball team, who has won two in a row at home with victories over Horizon League foes Wright State and Northern Kentucky.
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