YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (Interstat) — The Milwaukee Panthers edged the Youngstown State Penguins 65-64 in a Horizon League men’s basketball game Saturday at Beeghly Center.

Milwaukee led 32-30 at halftime and held off a second-half push by the Penguins. The Panthers secured the win despite shooting just 41.4% from the floor, leveraging 13 steals and forcing 15 turnovers to generate 21 points off those miscues. Youngstown State, a 6.5-point favorite, shot 39.6% and missed a final chance to win.

Amar Augillard led Milwaukee with 16 points and seven rebounds. Youngstown State’s Cris Carroll scored a game-high 19 points. Attendance was 2,187. Milwaukee improved to 9-13, while Youngstown State fell to 10-11.