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AUBURN, Ala. (November 14, 2014) – Visiting University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (0-1) shot 51 percent from the field, but host Auburn University (1-0) used a game-changing 19-3 run in the second half to pick up an 83-73 victory tonight at Auburn Arena. The Tigers went to the foul line 39 times on the night, compared to Milwaukee's 14.
 
"The second half was the key to the game. Some of our inexperience showed tonight and we didn't complete some plays defensively but I am proud of our team and how we competed," Milwaukee head coach Rob Jeter said.
 
After getting off to a bit of a slow start, Milwaukee dialed things up defensively midway through the first half and turned a 19-10 deficit into a three-point lead thanks to a 12-0 run. All told, the Panthers closed out the first half on a 22-13 run and hit 10 of their final 19 shots from the field.
 
Spearheading Milwaukee to that first-half lead was the outstanding play off the bench by Justin Jordan and Brett Prahl, who combined for 13 first-half points as the Panthers took a 32-29 lead into the break.
 
Milwaukee led by four points early in the second period and four straight points from Akeem Springs kicked off a 12-4 spurt that extended the lead to 55-43 with 11:09 left to play.
 
On its next possession, a three-pointer by Auburn's KT Harrell sparked the Tigers' 19-3 run that was capped by an Antoine Mason free throw. Springs' free throws later brought the Panthers within 71-69 but four straight Auburn points cemented the outcome.
 
Auburn shot 28 of 39 from the foul line on the night, including a staggering 24 of 32 in the second half alone.
 
Springs was sensational in his Milwaukee debut, accounting for a game-high 21 points to go with seven rebounds. Jordan, who likewise shined in his Panthers debut, netted 11 points, three boards and three assists off the bench, while JR Lyle finished with 10 points.
 
Harrell scored 20 points to lead Auburn, which also got 18 points and 17 rebounds from Cinmeon Bowers.
 
Milwaukee plays its home opener Monday, Nov. 17 versus Minnesota-Crookston.