Bart Lundy has turned around the Milwaukee program in his three years at the helm. Sunday’s victory marks the highest-ranked opponent the Panthers have defeated since their road victory at Iowa State on Nov. 13, 2018. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.
The MKE Tip-Off provided an action-packed day of competitive college basketball at Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum, showcasing thrilling matchups across the mid-major and Power Five levels.
Milwaukee opened the MKE Tip-Off with a statement win, defeating Akron 100-81 in an up-tempo, entertaining mid-major showdown. Northwestern followed with a commanding performance, controlling Georgia Tech for most of the game to secure a 71-60 victory in the Power Five matchup. In the finale, San Francisco overcame a sluggish first half to notch a key 76-66 win over Loyola, a result that strengthens the Dons’ NCAA Tournament resume.
Here are some of the top sights and moments from a full day of hoops at the Fiserv Forum. View a full photo gallery from the Milwaukee, Akron matchup here.
Milwaukee senior guard Kentrell Pullian finished with 19 points in the team’s win over Akron on Sunday at Fiserv Forum. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Milwaukee senior guard AJ McKee finished with 14 points in the Panthers’ victory over Akron. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball. Northwestern forward Nick Martinelli finished with 16 points in the team’s 11-point victory over Georgia Tech. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Northwestern’s Justin Mullins attempts a shot against a crashing Georgia Tech defense. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Georgia Tech 7-foot-2 center Ryan Mutombo finished with 10 points, seven rebounds and two blocks in 21 minutes off the bench. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.San Francisco guard Marcus Williams finished with 11 points, five rebounds and six assists in the team’s victory over Loyola. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.Loyola senior guard Des Watson finished with a team-high 14 points as he was in foul trouble against San Francisco on Sunday. Photo by Stella Nastulski, Mid-Major Basketball.After suffering its first loss of the season, Loyola is 8-1 under fourth-year coach Drew Valentine. 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.
