Nov. 5, 2008

Box Score

MSOE Postgame Press Conference

Milwaukee Postgame Press Conference

MILWAUKEE - Ricky Franklin had 17 points and Anthony Hill added 12 as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee captured a 68-43 win over the Milwaukee School of Engineering Wednesday night in an exhibition contest at the U.S. Cellular Arena.

The Panthers limited the Raiders to just 27.9 percent shooting from the field while pulling away over the final 11 minutes.

Milwaukee was sluggish itself at times on offense, committing 17 turnovers. But the Panthers shot a solid 47.3 percent from the field and used 12 players in claiming the win.

The Panthers scored nine of the first 10 points of the game and led by as many 13 points in the first half, only to see the Raiders pull within five points with 14 minutes to play. But, Milwaukee used a 12-1 run to regain control and were never threatened after that.

Avery Smith and Tone Boyle added eight points for UWM, which also got seven points and five assists from Deonte Roberts.

"One of my biggest concerns became a reality," Jeter said. "Watching us work out, we've been a little careless with some of our decisions with the basketball. It's something I know will get better but the turnovers are something we want to limit."

UWM used a young starting five, with veteran Franklin and junior college transfer Tone Boyle joined by sophomores Hill and Roberts plus true freshman Tony Meier. The Panthers also used new faces Ryan Haggerty (true freshman) and James Eayrs (junior-college transfer) off the bench.

"It was a challenge for some of them, and I thought they responded fairly well," Jeter said. "When I get back and watch the tape I know there will be a few things we're going to work on. I was pleased with the effort of the younger players. I thought they did give an effort when they were out there."

Milwaukee will wrap up exhibition play Saturday night by hosting UW-Parkside. The game begins at 7 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Arena.