MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — Milwaukee used a dominant second half to pull away from IU Indy for a 95-83 victory in a Horizon League men’s basketball game Sunday at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Panthers, who led 41-43 at halftime, outscored the Jaguars 54-40 after the break. Milwaukee’s offense was fueled by 22 fast-break points and 48 points in the paint. IU Indy kept pace early but could not match Milwaukee’s second-half surge. The win improves Milwaukee’s record to 8-10 overall. IU Indy drops to 4-15. Attendance was 1,402.

MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — A dominant second-half surge, powered by a career-high 28 points from Amar Augillard, propelled the Milwaukee Panthers to a 95-83 victory over the IU Indy Jaguars in a Horizon League men’s basketball contest Sunday afternoon at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. In a game that was tightly contested for the first 25 minutes, Milwaukee unleashed a decisive 20-4 run midway through the second half to break open a two-point game and secure its eighth win of the season. The Panthers improved to 8-10 overall, while IU Indy dropped to 4-15. The most important part of the game unfolded with just over 16 minutes remaining in the second half. IU Indy, trailing 50-48, had possession with a chance to tie or take the lead. A turnover by Finley Woodward, however, was converted into a fast-break layup by Isaiah Dorceus. After an IU Indy timeout, the Jaguars came up empty on their next two possessions. Milwaukee capitalized ruthlessly, with Augillard scoring on a driving layup and, following another Jaguars miss, Josh Dixon finding Augillard for another layup to push the lead to 56-48. The Panthers’ run continued unabated. A steal by Augillard led to free throws. A missed three-pointer by the Jaguars was followed by an Aaron Franklin layup. By the time the dust settled on the explosive five-minute stretch, Milwaukee had built a 69-52 lead, turning a nail-biter into a comfortable advantage they would not relinquish. This sequence underscored the game’s key statistical disparity: Milwaukee outscored IU Indy 22-15 in fast-break points and used its defensive activity to fuel its transition offense, ultimately outscoring the Jaguars 54-40 in the second half. Augillard, a 6-foot-5 sophomore from Zion, Illinois, was the catalyst, surpassing his previous season-high by a wide margin. He was efficient and aggressive, scoring his 28 points in just 27 minutes of action, adding four assists. His performance was a stark contrast to his recent outings and provided the offensive explosion Milwaukee needed. He was complemented by backcourt mate Josh Dixon, who added 20 points, and Aaron Franklin, who filled the stat sheet with 19 points, a game-high 11 rebounds, a block and a steal. IU Indy was led by a valiant effort from guard Kyler D’Augustino, who played 38 minutes and scored 24 points. Maguire Mitchell contributed 19 points and Micah Davis added 15 for the Jaguars, who hung tough for a half by shooting effectively inside, tallying 42 points in the paint. Finley Woodward facilitated the offense with eight assists. The first half was a back-and-forth affair featuring 10 lead changes. Both teams shot well early, with Dixon and D’Augustino trading three-pointers. IU Indy built a small lead midway through the period behind the scoring of Mitchell and Davis, but Milwaukee closed the half on a 7-2 spurt, capped by a Tate Mackenzie free throw with two seconds left, to take a 41-43 lead into the break. The second half started with more of the same, as D’Augustino and Dixon exchanged baskets. With the score 50-48, Milwaukee’s game-changing run began, effectively deciding the contest. The Panthers’ defense stiffened, and their offense, led by Augillard’s slashing and Franklin’s work on the glass, found another gear. IU Indy could not mount a sustained response, never cutting the deficit to single digits after the 12:30 mark. Milwaukee finished the game shooting a higher percentage from the field and capitalized on its opportunities at the free-throw line. The Panthers also won the battle in the paint, 48-42, and controlled the tempo, especially during the critical second-half run. The announced attendance at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena was 1,402. The victory gives Milwaukee momentum as it prepares to host Oakland on Thursday. IU Indy, mired in a losing streak, looks to rebound when it hosts Robert Morris on Thursday. According to National Statistical’s ELO system, Milwaukee entered the game with a 96 percent probability to win. The Panthers fulfilled that projection with a powerful second-half display, distancing themselves from a Jaguars team that has now lost four consecutive games.

Struggling Jaguars, Panthers Meet in Horizon League Clash MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — Two Horizon League men’s basketball teams seeking to halt slides will meet Sunday when the IU Indy Jaguars visit the Milwaukee Panthers. The game at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena pits teams with a combined 2-8 record over their last 10 combined games. Milwaukee (7-9, 1-4 Horizon) has dropped three straight, including a 79-76 road loss to Green Bay on Monday. IU Indy (4-13, 0-5) has lost five consecutive games and is still searching for its first conference win. The Jaguars will lean on high-scoring guard Kyler D’Augustino, who is averaging 25.6 points over his last four games. He poured in 31 points in a narrow 81-77 home loss to Wright State on Jan. 4. Forward Jaxon Edwards (15 points) and guard Finley Woodward, who dished 10 assists in that game, provide supplementary offense. Milwaukee counters with forward Danilo Jovanovich, a versatile contributor who nearly posted a triple-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds in a loss at Wright State on New Year’s Day. He followed that with a 19-point effort at Green Bay. His consistency will be key for a Panthers squad that has shown flashes, including a win over Cleveland State and a narrow loss to Indiana State, but has struggled for wins in January. IU Indy’s defense, allowing an average of 86.2 points during its five-game skid, will be tested. Milwaukee has topped 80 points in three of its seven victories this season. The Jaguars have lost nine of their last 10 games overall. Their lone win in that stretch was a 126-73 rout of non-Division I Miami-Middletown on Dec. 16. Milwaukee has fared better at home, going 5-3 at Panther Arena this season. Sunday’s contest is the only scheduled meeting between the programs this regular season. Following this game, IU Indy hosts Robert Morris on Thursday. Milwaukee continues a three-game homestand by hosting Oakland on Thursday.