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Recap - Wisconsin-Milwaukee Defeats Northern Kentucky 73-72

BJ Freeman scored 26 points and added 11 rebounds for a double-double, leading Wisconsin-Milwaukee over Northern Kentucky, 73-72, on Saturday at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.

Wisconsin-Milwaukee did not, however, defeat Northern Kentucky against the spread, which closed at -2.0 at most sportsbooks.

Erik Pratt had 13 points for Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Kentrell Pullian chipped in with 9 points. BJ Freeman had 5 assists for them, while Langston Wilson was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.

Northern Kentucky got 20 points from Marques Warrick in a losing cause and another 15 points from Trey Robinson. Michael Bradley contributed 8 assists for them, while LJ Wells had 6 rebounds.

Wisconsin-Milwaukee had a 40-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Wisconsin-Milwaukee looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Youngstown State. Northern Kentucky will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Cleveland State.