Abram's late FTs help Milwaukee pull away from Oakland 67-64
ROCHESTER, Mich. -- DeAndre Abram scored 18 points that included two late free throws to help Milwaukee hold off Oakland for a 67-64 victory on Thursday night.
Milwaukee (7-10, 2-2 Horizon League) has won five of its last seven games. Oakland (7-11, 3-2) has lost two straight following a three-game win streak.
The Panthers led for most of the second half until Braden Norris hit a 3-pointer to give Oakland a 63-62 lead with 2:42 to play. Darius Roy answered with a 3 on the next possession for Milwaukee, and James Beck split a pair of free throws to pull the Grizzlies to 65-64 with about two minutes left.
Abram made two free throws and Norris missed a 3-pointer in the final seconds.
Abram was 5-of-13 shooting. Darius Roy added 14 points and Wil Sessoms had 13 for Milwaukee. Abram and Roy made six of the Panthers' nine 3-pointers.
Jaevin Cumberland made five 3-pointers and scored 19 points to lead Oakland. Norris finished with nine points and seven assists.
Cumberland tied the game at 51 with 8:30 remaining, but the Grizzlies then missed their last 10 of 12 field goals.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Chris Beaver
- Dan Dorian
- Ed Phillips
2023-24 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Oakland | 15-5 | - | 24-12 |
Youngstown State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-10 |
Green Bay | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Wright State | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Milwaukee | 12-8 | 3 | 20-15 |
Northern Kentucky | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 23-13 |
Cleveland State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
Robert Morris | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
IUPUI | 2-18 | 13 | 6-26 |
Detroit Mercy | 1-19 | 14 | 1-31 |