Thomas' 3 at buzzer lifts Milwaukee over UC Davis 87-85
Justin Thomas it a 3-pointer as time ran out to give Milwaukee an 87-85 win over UC Davis on Saturday.
UC Davis tried to clear a defensive rebound by throwing it upcourt but Thomas snared the ball and hit the game-winner while falling backward.
Kentrell Pullian led Milwaukee (3-3) with 18 points and had nine rebounds. BJ Freeman added 16 points while going 4 for 6 from distance and also had six rebounds. Elijah Jamison recorded 13 points and was 5-of-6 shooting and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line. Thomas finished with 12 points.
Ty Johnson led the way for the Aggies (4-2) with 32 points, six rebounds and eight steals. Elijah Pepper added 17 points for UC Davis. Christian Anigwe also had 15 points and nine rebounds.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Dan Dorian
- Tony Meeks
- Ed Phillips
2022-23 Big West Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Santa Barbara | 7-1 | - | 16-3 |
| UC Irvine | 6-1 | 0.5 | 13-6 |
| UC Riverside | 7-2 | 0.5 | 14-7 |
| Hawai'i | 6-2 | 1 | 15-5 |
| UC Davis | 5-3 | 2 | 12-8 |
| Long Beach State | 4-4 | 3 | 10-10 |
| Cal State Fullerton | 4-5 | 3.5 | 10-11 |
| UC San Diego | 2-6 | 5 | 7-13 |
| Cal State Bakersfield | 2-6 | 5 | 6-13 |
| Cal Poly | 1-7 | 6 | 7-13 |
| Cal State Northridge | 1-8 | 6.5 | 4-16 |
2022-23 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 8-2 | - | 14-6 |
| Northern Kentucky | 8-2 | - | 13-8 |
| Youngstown State | 7-3 | 1 | 15-6 |
| Cleveland State | 7-3 | 1 | 12-9 |
| Oakland | 7-3 | 1 | 9-12 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 6-5 | 2.5 | 14-8 |
| Wright State | 4-6 | 4 | 11-10 |
| Robert Morris | 4-6 | 4 | 9-12 |
| Detroit Mercy | 4-6 | 4 | 8-13 |
| Green Bay | 1-9 | 7 | 2-19 |
| IUPUI | 0-11 | 8.5 | 3-19 |
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