AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Interstat) — Maddy Skorupski scored 21 points to lead Green Bay to a 78-63 victory over Oakland in a Horizon League women’s basketball game Thursday at Athletics Center O’rena. The Phoenix built a commanding 38-27 halftime lead and maintained a double-digit advantage throughout the second half. Jenna Guyer added 20 points for Green Bay, which shot 57.7% from the floor. Angie Smith led Oakland with 14 points. Green Bay improved to 12-5 overall. Oakland fell to 4-11.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Interstat) — The Green Bay Phoenix established their dominance early and never relented, cruising to a 78-63 victory over the Oakland Golden Grizzlies in a Horizon League women’s basketball game Thursday night at the Athletics Center O’rena. The most important part of the game was its inception. Green Bay, now 12-5 overall, opened with a commanding 21-9 first quarter, setting a tone of defensive intensity and offensive efficiency that Oakland could never truly challenge. The Phoenix scored the game’s first basket just ten seconds in on a Jenna Guyer layup and never trailed, building a lead that swelled to 20 points by halftime and allowed them to manage the contest comfortably down the stretch. Green Bay’s victory was fueled by a stellar performance from guard Maddy Skorupski. The Clarkston, Michigan, native, returning to her home state, scored 21 points and dished out eight assists in 32 minutes, orchestrating the Phoenix attack with precision. She was complemented powerfully by forward Jenna Guyer of Circle Pines, Minnesota, who added 20 points and five assists, and fellow Green Bay, Wisconsin, native Carley Duffney, who contributed 17 points, three assists and a block. Oakland, which fell to 4-11, was led by Angie Smith’s 14 points and five assists. Lianna Baxter added 13 points and Makenzie Luehring finished with 10. The Golden Grizzlies struggled mightily from the field, shooting just 41.7% overall and 26.1% from three-point range. Their offensive rating of 90.9 points per 100 possessions paled in comparison to Green Bay’s mark of 113.9, underscoring the Phoenix’s superior execution. The Phoenix shot 57.7% from the floor, dominated the paint with a 42-32 scoring advantage, and committed only 12 turnovers against Oakland’s pressure. While the Golden Grizzlies managed nine steals, they could not string together enough stops to mount a serious comeback after the initial deficit. A late 23-point fourth quarter for Oakland did little more than soften the final margin. Green Bay’s defensive focus was evident from the opening tip, holding Oakland to single-digit scoring for the first 14 minutes of the game. The Phoenix lead reached 38-18 at halftime and 59-40 after three quarters, effectively deciding the outcome long before the final buzzer. The win extends Green Bay’s current streak to four games as they continue Horizon League play. Oakland, meanwhile, searches for consistency after dropping its second consecutive conference contest. Green Bay next travels to face Detroit on Saturday. Oakland will host Milwaukee on the same day. The game was played before an announced crowd of 733.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (Interstat) — A surging Green Bay women’s basketball team will look to extend its win streak when it visits struggling Oakland in a Horizon League matchup Thursday night at the Athletics Center O’rena. The Phoenix (11-5, 3-0 Horizon) have won three straight games, all in conference play, by an average margin of 19.3 points. Their most recent victory was a 64-43 defensive rout of Robert Morris on Sunday. In contrast, the Golden Grizzlies (4-10, 1-2) have lost two consecutive games and five of their last six, including an 81-58 defeat at Youngstown State on Monday. Green Bay’s success has been fueled by the consistent play of guard Jenna Guyer. The standout is averaging 15.4 points over her last five games, including a 19-point performance against Robert Morris and a 21-point outing in a blowout win at Wright State. Her scoring punch will be a primary focus for Oakland’s defense. The Golden Grizzlies will counter with guard Makenzie Luehring, who is coming off a 20-point effort at Youngstown State. She nearly posted a triple-double in Oakland’s last win, recording 17 points and eight assists in a 61-58 victory at Robert Morris on Dec. 29. Containing Luehring will be key for a Green Bay defense that has held its last three opponents to 55 points or fewer. The matchup pits one of the Horizon League’s top defenses against a team searching for offensive consistency. Green Bay has built its record on a tough non-conference schedule that included games against Power Five opponents North Carolina State and Washington. Oakland has faced its own challenging slate, with lopsided losses to Michigan, Michigan State and Charlotte. This game begins a crucial stretch for both teams. Green Bay will visit Detroit on Saturday, while Oakland will host Milwaukee. The teams will meet again in a rematch in Green Bay on Jan. 22. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST Thursday.