Milwaukee 76, at Northern Illinois 65

DEKALB, Ill. (Interstat) — The Milwaukee Panthers used a dominant first-quarter offensive explosion to build a substantial lead and then withstood a late Northern Illinois rally to secure a 76-65 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Friday night at the Convocation Center. Milwaukee improved its season record to 1-1, while Northern Illinois dropped to 0-2. The game was decisively shaped by its opening period. The Panthers came out scorching, pouring in 29 points while holding the Huskies to 17. Milwaukee’s offensive efficiency was stark, as they shot a remarkable 9 of 17 from three-point range for the game. Their… Read more...