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Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers vs Youngstown State Penguins Recap - Youngstown State Wins 97-85

Wisconsin-Milwaukee was burned for 28 points by Ziggy Reid on Thursday as Youngstown State picked up a 97-85 win at Beeghly Center.

Bettors who backed Youngstown State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -8.5 at sportsbooks.

Youngstown State got 20 points from Brett Thompson and another 20 points from Bryson Langdon. Brett Thompson contributed 5 assists, while DJ Burns cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

Wisconsin-Milwaukee got a 24-point performance from BJ Freeman, who was supported by 15 points from Elijah Jamison. Elijah Jamison had 5 assists in a losing cause for Wisconsin-Milwaukee, while Faizon Fields grabbed 16 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Wisconsin-Milwaukee were victorious, as the score was 43-38 at the break.

Next game, Youngstown State takes its act home to face Wisconsin-Green Bay looking for another win. For Wisconsin-Milwaukee, they head on the road to face Robert Morris.