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Wright State defeats Milwaukee 76-70

Wright State capitalized on a 21-for-25 free-throw shooting performance to overcome Milwaukee’s late rally in a Horizon League contest.

  • On Jan. 1, 2026, Wright State Raiders beat UW-Milwaukee Panthers 76-70 in a New Year's Day Horizon League matinee at Wright State in Fairborn, Ohio.
  • Playing their third game in four days, coach Bart Lundy said the UW-Milwaukee Panthers faced challenges from the team's recent flu outbreak and Faizon Fields leaving on crutches after rolling his right ankle.
  • Michael Imariagbe paced the Raiders with 17 points, while reserve Tate Mackenzie produced eight points on 4-for-5 shooting in 14 minutes off the bench.
  • Coming out of the stretch, Wright State improved to 8-7, 3-1, while UW-Milwaukee fell to 7-8, 3-1, after a 76-70 win. Lundy said, 'Playing three games in four days strained the Panthers.'
  • Late in the game, Wright State made 21 of 25 free throws compared to Milwaukee's 7 for 11, sealing the 76-70 victory with Burch's late free throws and shot.
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Wright State defeats Milwaukee 76-70

Led by Michael Imariagbe's 17 points, the Wright State Raiders defeated the Milwaukee Panthers 76-70 on Thursday.

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