The Milwaukee women's basketball team stunned the league-leading Green Bay Phoenix with a 65-61 victory, led by Kamy Peppler's 25 points and Angie Cera's 17 points.

The Big Picture

The win secured the fifth seed in the upcoming Barbasol Horizon League Women's Basketball Championship for Milwaukee and pushed Green Bay into the second seed.

By the Numbers
  • Milwaukee shot 20-of-47 from the field and made 17 of 19 free throws.
  • Kamy Peppler tied her career-high with 25 points, playing all 40 minutes, while Angie Cera contributed 17 points.
State of Play
  • Milwaukee trailed by 14 points in the second quarter but went on a 16-0 run to take the lead in the second half.
  • The Panthers closed the game with back-to-back threes and strong defense to secure the victory.
What's Next

Milwaukee will face fourth-seeded Wright State in the quarterfinal round after securing the fifth seed in the tournament.

Bottom Line

The Milwaukee Panthers' triumph over the Green Bay Phoenix secures them the fifth seed in the tournament and sets up an exciting quarterfinal matchup with Wright State.