Chandler Jackson’s 23 points lift Milwaukee past Green Bay 75-72 in tight Horizon League finish

Milwaukee answers late deficit to secure season-series momentum in the “Battle of I-43”

MILWAUKEE — Chandler Jackson scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds as Milwaukee edged Green Bay 75-72 on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, in a Horizon League matchup that turned on late-game execution, second-chance plays and free throws.

The result came in a game defined by narrow margins in the final minute. Green Bay briefly moved in front on a Marcus Hall putback with 46 seconds remaining. Milwaukee responded on the next key sequence when Stevie Elam corralled an offensive rebound, helping set up Amar Augillard for two made free throws with 22 seconds left to push the Panthers ahead 73-72.

Milwaukee then added separation on defense. Elam stepped into a passing lane for a steal and converted two free throws to close the scoring, giving the Panthers a three-point cushion in the closing seconds.

Key performers and late-game sequence

• Milwaukee: Chandler Jackson finished with 23 points and six rebounds.
• Milwaukee: Stevie Elam added 11 points and five rebounds, with a decisive late steal and four made free throws in the closing stretch.
• Green Bay: Marcus Hall led all scorers with 32 points and seven rebounds, including the late putback that briefly put the Phoenix in front.
• Green Bay: Preston Ruedinger recorded 12 points and five assists; CJ O’Hara scored 10 points.

What the result means in context

The win improved Milwaukee to 11-17 overall and 7-10 in Horizon League play. Green Bay fell to 15-13 overall and 10-7 in conference action. The matchup also continued a season-long back-and-forth between the in-state programs: earlier this season, Green Bay defeated Milwaukee 79-76 in Green Bay on Jan. 5, 2026.

Sunday’s contest showed the contrast between a high-usage individual scoring performance and a closing stretch driven by possessions: Milwaukee’s final swing hinged on an offensive rebound that extended a late trip, followed by a defensive takeaway that eliminated Green Bay’s chance to answer.

Final score: Milwaukee 75, Green Bay 72. Date: Feb. 15, 2026. Location: Milwaukee.

Milwaukee will look to build on the result as it continues the final weeks of its Horizon League schedule, while Green Bay turns to maintaining its position in the conference standings after a close road loss decided in the final seconds.