Freeman scores 23 as Milwaukee defeats Detroit Mercy 84-81

Dec 31, 2022, 08:20 pm

DETROIT -- — BJ Freeman had 23 points in Milwaukee's 84-81 win over Detroit Mercy on Saturday.

Freeman added five rebounds for the Panthers (9-5, 3-1 Horizon League). Kentrell Pullian scored 20 points and added seven rebounds. Justin Thomas shot 3 of 3 from the field and 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 11 points.

The Titans (6-9, 2-2) were led by Antoine Davis, who recorded 31 points. He became the seventh player to score 3,100 points, finishing with 3,103. No. 6 on the list is Doug McDermott, who scored 3,150 points for Creighton from 2010-2014. Davis made six 3-pointers and remains in third place on that career list.

Detroit Mercy also got 16 points from Jayden Stone. In addition, T.J. Moss finished with 12 points.

Detroit Mercy, once behind by 15 points, came back to take a lead in the second half but fell behind again. The Titans were down 84-81 with 20 seconds left but missed two shots that would have tied the score.

NEXT UP

Milwaukee plays Thursday at Cleveland State.

Detroit Mercy visits Wright State on Friday.

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