Match #24 – Milwaukee 3, Youngstown State 0 (25-16, 25-10, 25-16)
Match #25 – Milwaukee 3, Cleveland State 1 (25-23, 25-15, 11-25, 25-14)
Youngstown State Recap and Stats
Cleveland State Recap and Stats
Player Of The Weekend: Rachel Neuberger had an excellent weekend both offensively and defensively for the Panthers. She hit .432 and averaged 3.00 kills per set, while on defense she averaged 1.43 blocks per set.
Key Stats: Milwaukee’s offense continues to be excellent and it was again this weekend. The Panthers hit. 282 in their two wins, averaging nearly four kills per set more than their opponents.
News and Notes: The Panthers clinched their 12th Horizon League regular season title with Saturday’s win … UWM has now won 14-straight matches this season and 23-straight regular season league matches overall … Milwaukee’s 14-0 start in league play is its best-ever league start … the Panthers have now won nine of their 14 league matches in three sets and have dropped just six sets in league play this season … Milwaukee clinched its 14th 20-win season in 16 years … the Panthers are now 38-2 at home in the regular season against league opponents under Susie Johnson … UWM has won 23 of its last 24 matches with Youngstown State … the Panthers have won 10 of their last 11 against Cleveland State and the Vikings have not beaten UWM in Milwaukee since 1992 … Hannah Blanchard had a collegiate-best 15 kills in Friday’s win over Youngstown State … showing off their excellent balance, the Panthers won both matches despite Kerri Schuh not reaching double digits in kills in either contest … UWM had 12 blocks in the three-set win over Youngstown State.
Up Next: The Panthers get a full weekend off and do not return to action until a match at Valparaiso Nov. 11.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Milwaukee v. Green Bay Match Report
#15/18 Milwaukee 7, Green Bay 0
Oct. 28, 2011 – Engelmann Stadium (Milwaukee, Wis.)
Woman of the Match: Sarah Hagen. In her last regular season home game, Apple gave the home fans something to cheer about with a hat trick. Her first goal was a header off a Helen Steinhauser corner kick. Then, she earned and converted a penalty kick. Less than two minutes later, she fought for another goal.
NOTES: Milwaukee has won nine-straight meetings with Green Bay and now leads the all-time series 22-6-1 ... the Panthers' seven goals are a season-high and their most since scoring eight in an 8-0 win Oct. 9, 2009 ... Aug. 28 of that season was also the last time the team scored six goals in a half ... UWM's 16 wins this season ties the 2006 team for second-most in school history. The school record is 18 (2008) ... while the hat trick was the first of the season for Hagen, it was the fifth of her career ... she now has 22 goals and 50 points on the season, both are third in school history behind her 2008 and 2009 totals ... she is also up to 87 career goals, cracking the NCAA Division I all-time top-10 at #10 ... she is up to 201 points, 19th in history ... the Panthers finished league play 8-0 for the second time (2009) and wrapped up a sixth perfect league season ... they also scored 28 goals in league play (including 12 by Hagen). The next most goals by a team in league play was nine by two teams ... the team now has 48 goals this season and is tied for fifth in school history ... the Panthers have won their last nine Senior Day games and are 14-1 under Moynihan on Senior Day.
Up Next: The Panthers host the 2011 Horizon League Championships Nov. 4-6 at Engelmann Stadium.
Oct. 28, 2011 – Engelmann Stadium (Milwaukee, Wis.)
NOTES: Milwaukee has won nine-straight meetings with Green Bay and now leads the all-time series 22-6-1 ... the Panthers' seven goals are a season-high and their most since scoring eight in an 8-0 win Oct. 9, 2009 ... Aug. 28 of that season was also the last time the team scored six goals in a half ... UWM's 16 wins this season ties the 2006 team for second-most in school history. The school record is 18 (2008) ... while the hat trick was the first of the season for Hagen, it was the fifth of her career ... she now has 22 goals and 50 points on the season, both are third in school history behind her 2008 and 2009 totals ... she is also up to 87 career goals, cracking the NCAA Division I all-time top-10 at #10 ... she is up to 201 points, 19th in history ... the Panthers finished league play 8-0 for the second time (2009) and wrapped up a sixth perfect league season ... they also scored 28 goals in league play (including 12 by Hagen). The next most goals by a team in league play was nine by two teams ... the team now has 48 goals this season and is tied for fifth in school history ... the Panthers have won their last nine Senior Day games and are 14-1 under Moynihan on Senior Day.
Up Next: The Panthers host the 2011 Horizon League Championships Nov. 4-6 at Engelmann Stadium.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Overseas List To Date
A handful of former Panthers have found homes in Europe or South America for the 2011-12 basketball season.
So far, at least six players are on rosters for this year.
Dylan Page - CHORALE DE ROANNE BASKET - France-ProA
Clay Tucker - LOTTOMATICA VIRTUS ROMA - Italy-SerieA
Boo Davis - SAN MARTIN CORRIENTES - Argentina-LigaA
Ricky Franklin - LUSITANIA ANGRA PATRIMONIO MUNDIAL - Portugal-LPB
Anthony Hill - BARREIRENSE CEPSA - Portugal-LPB
Derek Durham - ESC TRAPPES SAINT QUENTINS EN YVELINES - France-NM2
A handful of others may also sign contracts for a spot overseas by the end of the calendar year.
So far, at least six players are on rosters for this year.
Dylan Page - CHORALE DE ROANNE BASKET - France-ProA
Clay Tucker - LOTTOMATICA VIRTUS ROMA - Italy-SerieA
Boo Davis - SAN MARTIN CORRIENTES - Argentina-LigaA
Ricky Franklin - LUSITANIA ANGRA PATRIMONIO MUNDIAL - Portugal-LPB
Anthony Hill - BARREIRENSE CEPSA - Portugal-LPB
Derek Durham - ESC TRAPPES SAINT QUENTINS EN YVELINES - France-NM2
A handful of others may also sign contracts for a spot overseas by the end of the calendar year.
What The Preseason Basketball Magazines Are Saying
A number of preseason men’s basketball magazines have hit newsstands. So how are the Panthers stacking up?
Athlon picks the Panthers to be fourth in the Horizon League and has Tony Meier on its All-Horizon League First Team. Freshman Shaquille Boga is among “The Next 200” in the Class of 2011.
Athlon thinks the Panthers will be tested by its non-league schedule this season. The magazine has Wisconsin 14th in the country, Marquette 17th and Michigan State 19th. Plus, Texas Southern is picked to win the SWAC and IUPUI is one of the favorites in the Summit League.
Lindy’s also has UWM pegged for fourth in the league and puts Kaylon Williams on the all-league second team while also naming him the most versatile player in the league.
The Sporting News has the Panthers second in the league to Detroit with Tony Meier on the all-league team. That publication also highlights another UWM non-league opponent, with Western Michigan picked as the favorite in the MAC West.
Athlon picks the Panthers to be fourth in the Horizon League and has Tony Meier on its All-Horizon League First Team. Freshman Shaquille Boga is among “The Next 200” in the Class of 2011.
Athlon thinks the Panthers will be tested by its non-league schedule this season. The magazine has Wisconsin 14th in the country, Marquette 17th and Michigan State 19th. Plus, Texas Southern is picked to win the SWAC and IUPUI is one of the favorites in the Summit League.
Lindy’s also has UWM pegged for fourth in the league and puts Kaylon Williams on the all-league second team while also naming him the most versatile player in the league.
The Sporting News has the Panthers second in the league to Detroit with Tony Meier on the all-league team. That publication also highlights another UWM non-league opponent, with Western Michigan picked as the favorite in the MAC West.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Illinois State 3, #10/9 Milwaukee 1
Oct. 23, 2011 – Aledaide Street Field (Normal, Ill.)
Woman of the Match: Krissy Dorre. Krissy scored UWM's only goal and was a threat up top throughout the game.
NOTES: Milwaukee still leads the all-time series with Illinois State 6-3-2 … this was just the Panthers’ fourth game played on natural grass this season (3-1) … Sarah Hagen’s goal-scoring streak ended at eight games, second-longest in school history … this was UWM’s first road loss of the season (6-1) … when ISU scored in the 7th minute, it was just the second first-half goal the Panthers have allowed this season and was just the second time they trailed during a game.
Up Next: The Panthers host Green Bay Friday.
Oct. 23, 2011 – Aledaide Street Field (Normal, Ill.)
Woman of the Match: Krissy Dorre. Krissy scored UWM's only goal and was a threat up top throughout the game.
NOTES: Milwaukee still leads the all-time series with Illinois State 6-3-2 … this was just the Panthers’ fourth game played on natural grass this season (3-1) … Sarah Hagen’s goal-scoring streak ended at eight games, second-longest in school history … this was UWM’s first road loss of the season (6-1) … when ISU scored in the 7th minute, it was just the second first-half goal the Panthers have allowed this season and was just the second time they trailed during a game.
Up Next: The Panthers host Green Bay Friday.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Match Report - At Wright State/Butler
Match #22 – Milwaukee 3, Wright State 0 (25-16, 25-8, 25-14)
Match #23 – Milwaukee 3, Butler 0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-23)
Match #23 – Milwaukee 3, Butler 0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-23)
Wright State Recap and Stats
Butler Recap and Stats
Player Of The Weekend: Kerri Schuh another excellent all-around weekend for the Panthers. She hit .412 while averaging 4.33 kills per set. She then added 3.33 digs and 1.50 blocks per frame. Saturday alone, she had 16 kills and 15 digs in the three-set sweep of Butler.
Key Stats: Milwaukee’s blocking efforts really set the tone for the Panthers this weekend. UWM wound up averaging 2.83 blocks per set in the two wins, limiting its two opponents to a .092 hitting clip.
News and Notes: UWM has now won 12-straight matches this season and 21-straight regular season league matches overall … the Panthers have also won 15-straight league road contests … Milwaukee’s 12-0 start in league play is its best-ever league start … the Panthers have now won eight of their 12 league matches in three sets … Milwaukee has won 20 of its last 21 matches against Wright State … the Panthers’ .407 hitting percentage against Wright State was its best of the season ... it is also the best Milwaukee has recorded in a league match … the Panthers hit .317 in the two matches of the weekend while limiting its opponents to a .092 hitting clip.
Up Next: The Panthers return to the Klotsche Center next weekend for their final two regular season home matches. UWM entertains Youngstown State Friday at 7 p.m. before Cleveland State visits Saturday at 4 p.m.
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