- Matchup: Youngstown State Penguins vs Milwaukee Panthers
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
- Venue: UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
The Milwaukee Panthers (11-19) are set to face the Youngstown State Penguins (15-14) at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena this Wednesday.
In their previous matchup, the Youngstown State Penguins secured a victory against Northern Kentucky, winning 64-58. The Penguins committed 19 fouls, while Northern Kentucky had 21. From beyond the arc, the Penguins hit 8 of 31 attempts. Northern Kentucky managed to convert only 55.6% of their free throws, landing 10 out of 18. Additionally, Northern Kentucky grabbed 36 rebounds (13 offensive, 23 defensive) but did not record a block. They also assisted 11 baskets and secured 8 steals. Defensively, Youngstown State limited Northern Kentucky to shooting just 29.4% from the field, allowing them 20 of 68. The Penguins recorded 13 assists and forced 18 turnovers while grabbing 38 rebounds (8 offensive). From the free throw line, they made 17 out of 26 attempts, achieving a 65.4% conversion rate. Overall, Youngstown State registered a 42.0% shooting percentage (21 of 50) and successfully made 5 out of 20 three-point shots.
Bryson Dawkins emerged as a key player in the last game, showcasing his skills with a shooting percentage of 75.0%, contributing 1 assist, and playing for 34 minutes. He collected 3 rebounds and totaled 22 points from 9 of 12 shooting.
Youngstown State enters the matchup with a record of 15-14 this season. They average 13.0 turnovers per game and commit 17.7 fouls per contest. The team grabs an average of 35.3 rebounds and has tallied 433 assists this year, ranking 85th in Division 1 for assists. The Penguins shoot 35.5% on three-point attempts (298 of 839) and maintain a free throw percentage of 74.1%. They score an average of 79.8 points per game (101st nationally) and hit 47.0% of their field goal attempts.
Defensively, the Penguins force an average of 12.8 turnovers per game while committing 17.1 personal fouls. They sit 110th in college basketball for assists allowed, having surrendered 351 throughout the season. Youngstown State allows opponents to shoot at a field goal percentage of 44.3% (746 of 1,685) and gives up 32.7 rebounds per game. They rank 141st nationally by allowing 34.1% shooting from three-point range and stand 141st in points allowed per game at 72.7.
In their last outing, the Milwaukee Panthers were defeated by Oakland with an 81-70 scoreline. Milwaukee allowed Oakland to gather 26 total rebounds (6 offensive). From the three-point line, they shot 50.0% (10 of 20) and made 13 of 20 free throw attempts (65.0%). Oakland shot 51.8% overall, hitting 29 of 56 attempts. The Panthers shot 42.2%, converting 27 of 64 field goal attempts, and made 9 out of 29 (31.0%) from three-point range. Milwaukee converted 7 of 9 free throws for a rate of 77.8%, while Oakland committed 14 fouls, leading to 9 free throws for the Panthers. They had 15 turnovers and recorded 6 steals during the game, with a total of 32 rebounds (21 defensive, 11 offensive).
Chandler Jackson had a noteworthy performance for the Panthers, scoring 25 points in 37 minutes of play, along with 2 assists. He finished the game shooting 10 of 16 (62.5%) and contributed 4 rebounds.
Milwaukee’s record stands at 11-19 this season. Offensively, they maintain a 44.4% field goal percentage, ranking 230th in college basketball. The Panthers have accumulated 2,299 points (76.6 per game) and grab 36.3 rebounds per game. They average 13.4 assists per contest (220th nationally) while committing 10.5 turnovers and 19.0 fouls. Their free throw success rate is 69.0%.
Defensively, Milwaukee permits 36.9% shooting on three-pointers (259 of 702) and opponents shoot 73.0% from the free throw line. They average 15.7 assists and 34.3 rebounds allowed, which sees them ranked 322nd and 175th, respectively, in Division 1. Milwaukee ranks 331st in points allowed per game at 80.0. They force an average of 11.2 turnovers and allow teams to shoot 48.0% from the floor (346th in D-1).
Will the Panthers secure a win against the spread tonight?
Prediction: Take Milwaukee
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
