KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Despite having three players in double figures the Western Michigan men’s basketball team was unable to mount a late comeback in its 71-63 loss to Milwaukee Sunday afternoon inside University Arena.
Forcing Milwaukee to commit three turnovers in a two-minute span the Broncos trailed by just two with five minutes left after a fast break lay-up from redshirt junior Jason Whitens. However, the Milwaukee defense held the Bronco offense scoreless for the next three minutes as the Panthers gained a 63-57 lead with 90 seconds remaining.
The two teams traded corner three-pointers as WMU’s deficit trimmed to six with 45 seconds to play. It was as close as the Broncos got as Milwaukee made five of its final six free-throws to secure the victory.
The Broncos also lost to Detroit-Mercy Saturday 67-57. The Broncos are 1-4 and play host to Central Michigan University Friday afternoon.
