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Preview: Youngstown State Penguins at Milwaukee Panthers MILWAUKEE (Interstat) — A Horizon League rematch with postseason implications awaits Wednesday when the Youngstown State Penguins visit the Milwaukee Panthers at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The Penguins (15-13) enter with momentum, having won four of their last five games, including a 64-58 victory over Northern Kentucky on Sunday. Youngstown State sits above .500 and is looking to solidify its standing in the conference tournament chase. Milwaukee (11-19), meanwhile, seeks to halt a two-game skid and avenge a recent home loss. The Panthers have struggled for consistency, going 3-7 in their last 10 contests. The teams met just over a month ago, with Milwaukee escaping with a narrow 65-64 road win on Jan. 24. That result ensures the Penguins will be playing with a revenge motive. A key matchup will feature two of the league’s top scorers. Youngstown State is led by guard Cris Carroll, who is coming off a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double against Northern Kentucky. Over his last seven games, Carroll has averaged 17.1 points, showcasing his ability to score and facilitate. Milwaukee will counter with guard Chandler Jackson, who poured in 25 points in a loss to Oakland on Sunday. Jackson has been a bright spot, scoring 20 or more points in three of his last five outings. For Youngstown State, support for Carroll has come from guard Bryson Dawkins, who scored 22 points in the last outing, and forward Imanuel Zorgvol, who added nine rebounds and four blocks. Milwaukee’s recent efforts have been bolstered by forward Sekou Konneh, who posted a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double last game, and guard Esyah Pippa-White, who dished out 13 assists. The Penguins’ offense has been potent, averaging 81.3 points per game during their recent 4-1 stretch. Slowing Carroll and containing that attack will be the primary task for a Milwaukee defense that has allowed 78.9 points per game this season. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m. EST Wednesday in Milwaukee.

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