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Green Bay hosts Pullian and Milwaukee

Dec. 01, 2023 04:09 AM EST

Milwaukee Panthers (3-4) at Green Bay Phoenix (3-4, 0-1 Horizon League) Green Bay, Wisconsin; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee takes on the Green Bay Phoenix after Kentrell Pullian scored 21 points in Milwaukee's 90-84 loss to the Southern Miss Golden...

Music Review: Violent Femmes debut, a cult favorite, turns 40 with an expanded new edition

Nov. 30, 2023 12:14 PM EST

In 1983, Milwaukee trio Violent Femmes released their self-titled debut, an album that would quickly enter the college-rock pantheon for its spirited acoustic punk. Forty years later, Craft Recordings has released a deluxe edition of the record, in which the cult band turns back the...

Vehicle wanted in Chicago homicide crashes into Milwaukee school bus during police pursuit

Nov. 30, 2023 09:23 AM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A vehicle wanted in connection with a homicide in Chicago crashed into a school bus during a police chase in Milwaukee on Wednesday, sending multiple people to area hospitals. Police in Milwaukee said in a statement that they began chasing the vehicle shortly...

FIBA holds draw for final 4 Olympic men's basketball qualifying events

Nov. 27, 2023 15:25 PM EST

Dallas' Luka Doncic, Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo and Minnesota's Karl-Anthony Towns all still have a chance to play in next summer’s Paris Olympics. But at least two of those stars won’t get there. FIBA held the Olympic qualifying tournament draws for the...

Ivory scores 32 as Southern Miss knocks off Milwaukee 90-84

Nov. 25, 2023 23:21 PM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donovan Ivory's 32 points led Southern Miss over Milwaukee 90-84 on Saturday. Ivory added five rebounds and four steals for the Golden Eagles (3-4). Austin Crowley scored 25 points, going 8 of 15 from the floor, including 5 for 8 from 3-point range, and 4 for 4...

Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin

Nov. 22, 2023 07:24 AM EST

Wisconsin State Journal. November 19, 2023. Editorial: If you thought Brewers stadium was a good deal, get a load of this State leaders actually played as a team last week, bringing home a big win for Wisconsin. With broad bipartisan support, they approved more than...

Freeman scores 18, Milwaukee downs Siena 61-59, wins 3rd-place game at Sunshine Slam

Nov. 22, 2023 01:18 AM EST

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — BJ Freeman scored 18 points as Milwaukee beat Siena 61-59 on Tuesday to win the third-place game at the Sunshine Slam. Freeman was 4-of-10 shooting, including 3 for 5 from 3-point range, and went 7 for 8 from the foul line for the Panthers (3-3). Markeith...

Gateretse scores 26 and Stetson knocks off Milwaukee 85-67 at Sunshine Slam

Nov. 20, 2023 20:06 PM EST

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Aubin Gateretse's 26 points helped Stetson defeat Milwaukee 85-67 at the Sunshine Slam on Monday. Gateretse added 11 rebounds and four blocks for the Hatters (2-2). Jalen Blackmon added 22 points and Stephan D. Swenson had 11 points. The...

Antetokounmpo scores 40 as Bucks top Mavericks 132-125

Nov. 19, 2023 00:07 AM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 40 points and Damian Lillard added 27 for the Milwaukee Bucks, who extended their winning streak to four games with a 132-125 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. “It was a great character win,” Bucks coach Adrian...

Freeman scores 23 as Milwaukee downs Div. III-Luther 85-56

Nov. 18, 2023 00:20 AM EST

MILWAUKEE (AP) — BJ Freeman had 23 points in Milwaukee's 85-56 win against Div. III-Luther on Friday. Freeman added six rebounds and three steals for the Panthers (2-2). Elijah Jamison scored 15 points, shooting 6 for 11, including 2 for 5 from beyond the arc. Langston Wilson shot...