Wilder's block lifts W. Michigan's 66-63 win over Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Thomas Wilder scored 16 points and blocked a 3-point attempt with a second left and Western Michigan beat Milwaukee 69-66 on Friday night.
With seven seconds to go, Brandon Johnson made the first and missed the second free throw to put the Broncos ahead 66-63. Brock Stull grabbed the rebound and threw ahead to Jeremy Johnson who raced to the right wing to get off the 3-attempt.
Johnson initially had an open look before a sprinting Wilder chased him down, leaped and deflected the shot and Western Michigan (7-5) secured it as time expired.
Wilder made a pair of free throws with 14 seconds to go for a 65-60 Broncos lead before Jeremiah Bell buried a 3 five seconds later. Wilder made 6 of 7 shots, including a pair of 3s, had six rebounds and passed out five assists.
Stull led Milwaukee (7-6) with 23 points on 6-for-11 shooting behind the 3-point line.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Bill Ek
- Bryan Anslinger
- Michael Griffith
2024-25 Mid-American Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State | 0-0 | - | 8-3 |
| Akron | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Miami (OH) | 0-0 | - | 7-4 |
| Eastern Michigan | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Toledo | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| Ball State | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Buffalo | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Central Michigan | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Ohio | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Bowling Green | 0-0 | - | 4-7 |
| Northern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
| Western Michigan | 0-0 | - | 3-8 |
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 3-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Milwaukee | 2-0 | 0.5 | 9-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 2-0 | 0.5 | 7-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-1 | 1 | 9-5 |
| Cleveland State | 2-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Wright State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Oakland | 1-2 | 2 | 4-7 |
| Detroit Mercy | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| IU Indianapolis | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Robert Morris | 0-2 | 2.5 | 8-5 |
| Green Bay | 0-3 | 3 | 2-12 |
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