Milwaukee recognized its seniors on Saturday. Pictured, left to right: Themus Fulks, Kentrell Pullian, AJ McKee, Erik Pratt, Faizon Fields and Darius Duffy. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Milwaukee took control early, scoring 10 of the game’s first 12 points, and never looked back in an 89-67 victory over Detroit Mercy on Senior Day at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
The Panthers (21-10, 14-6 Horizon League) led by 12 at halftime and, after the Titans (8-23, 4-16) cut the deficit to 10 in the second half, responded with a decisive offensive surge to seal the win. The victory kept Milwaukee unbeaten (7-0) against Detroit Mercy since head coach Bart Lundy took over.
Kentrell Pullian led five Panthers in double figures with a game-high 18 points, shooting 5 of 8 from the field and 7 of 10 from the line while adding three rebounds, three steals, and two assists.
Jamichael Stillwell recorded his 16th double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Themus Fulks added 16 points and nine assists.
Milwaukee gifted its seniors a framed jersey on Senior Day. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Milwaukee fans hold up signs to thank the seniors on this season’s roster. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Milwaukee redshirt sophomore forward Vinko Polovic warms up before the team’s game against Detroit Mercy. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Milwaukee senior guard Kentrell Pullian goes up for a dunk against Detroit Mercy. He finished with a game-high 18 points in 22 minutes. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Milwaukee senior guard Themus Fulks goes up for a layup against Detroit Mercy. He finished with 16 points and nine assists. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Mark Montgomery is in his first season as the coach of Detroit Mercy. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Detroit Mercey blocked Milwaukee senior forward Faizon Fields’ shot attempt. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Milwaukee fans hold up signs recognizing Aaron Franklin. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Detroit Mercy senior guard Mak Manciel finished with 10 points off the bench. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Milwaukee forward Jamichael Stillwell added his 16th double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds, Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Milwaukee senior forward Faizon Field hugs coach Bart Lundy during the Senior Day ceremony. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Additional Photos
Milwaukee senior guard Themus Fulks with his family, coach Bart Lundy and athletic director Amanda Braun during the program’s Senior Day recognition. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Milwaukee senior guard Kentrell Pullian with his family, coach Bart Lundy and athletic director Amanda Braun during the program’s Senior Day recognition. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Milwaukee forward Jamichael Stillwell goes up for a layup against Detroit Mercy. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Milwaukee senior forward Faizon Fields with his family, coach Bart Lundy and athletic director Amanda Braun during the program’s Senior Day recognition. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Milwaukee senior guard Erik Pratt during the Senior Day celebration. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Milwaukee senior guard Erik Pratt with his family, coach Bart Lundy and athletic director Amanda Braun during the program’s Senior Day recognition. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Detroit Mercy has won eight games under its first-year coaching staff. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Milwaukee coach Bart Lundy led the Panthers to a 13-2 home regular-season record. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Milwaukee senior guard AJ McKee with his family, coach Bart Lundy and athletic director Amanda Braun during the program’s Senior Day recognition. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Milwaukee’s Aaron Franklin and his teammates watch on during the Panthers’ victory against Detroit Mercy. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
Stella Nastulski is a junior attending the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, studying Journalism, Advertising and Media studies. Nastulski has enjoyed creating content for local teams, including Milwaukee Area Technical College’s men’s basketball team and other University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee athletics teams. She specializes in photography and social media management. Follow Nastulski on X (Twitter) @stellanastulski.