UWM Post • 18th June 2025

The Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation's Impact on Lives - UWM Post

The Lombardi Classic Gala has been an ongoing event that began in 1971. This year’s Gala was held on Friday night at The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. Throughout the night guests were hosted to a dinner, entertainment and a chance to bid on exclusive memorabilia, an exciting opportunity to enter an auction for sports-related prizes.

 A celebrity guest Golf Tournament was held on Saturday. Golfers went head to head in an 18 hole competition at the Whistling Straits luxury golf course in Kohler, Wi...

UWM Post • 4th May 2025

A Week-Long Celebration: Tailgate Week in Milwaukee - UWM Post

Milwaukee Tailgate week was an exclusive three-day event presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook to celebrate Milwaukee’s football culture, highlight legendary brews and the overall atmosphere. VIP experiences and brewery tours were also available throughout the three day event as well as a draft party. 

On Thursday, Milwaukee Tailgate Central celebrated the opening day of the 2025 NFL Draft at Potawatomi Sportsbook. Food and beverages were provided, packages and bundles were available all week for...

UWM Post • 1st May 2025

Green Bay Welcomes Its First NFL Draft - UWM Post

This year’s NFL Draft was hosted in Green Bay for the first time ever. The three-day event was held just outside Lambeau Field as a free event for anyone to attend. Fans from all over the world were able to download an app to secure a free ticket to cheer on college athletes being welcomed into the league, major trades, player appearances and autographs, as well as interactive games and photo exhibits. 

The NFL draft is held every year for prestigious college athletes to be able to attend the a...

UWM Post • 3rd March 2025

Milwaukee Panthers Secure Regular Season Win on Senior Day - UWM Post

The Milwaukee Panthers host their final regular season game at the Panther Arena on Saturday welcoming the Detroit Mercy Titans. There is a lot on the line with this final matchup, as this final game determines the final seed for the upcoming Horizon League Basketball Championship. 

Prior to the game, the program also held “Senior Day” honoring the graduating seniors; Themus Fulks, Kentrell Pullian, AJ Mckee, Erik Pratt, Faizon Fields and Darius Duffy as well as team manager Garrett Klein. 

Th...

UWM Post • 1st March 2025

Last Second Lockdown: The Milwaukee Panthers Prevail - UWM Post

The Panthers welcome the Golden Grizzlies back home at the Panther Arena after being on the road for two games. The Panthers secured their first away game win against Youngstown State 84-74. Milwaukee unfortunately was not able to secure back-to-back wins and lost their 3-game win streak against Robert Morris 59-72. 

Oakland heads into the matchup having won three out of their four games, which included a win against Cleveland State who is number-one ranked. The end of the regular season is upo...

UWM Post • 16th February 2025

UWM Men's Basketball Grab Overtime Victory Against Wright State - UWM Post

UWM men’s basketball welcomed the Wright State Raiders back at home for their homecoming game after two games on the road. The Panthers won their first away game against IU Indy 84-80 but fell short against Cleveland State last week 60-77. Entering this week’s match-up, Milwaukee is 16-9 (9-5 in the Horizon League) while Wright State is 13-13 (7-8 Horizon League.)

The Panthers are currently 3-1 at home over the past four games and Milwaukee is first in the nation in fastbreak points, as no othe...

UWM Post • 4th February 2025

The Milwaukee Panthers fall against Fort Wayne at home 79-81 - UWM Post

The Milwaukee Panthers dropped their game against Purdue Fort Wayne in the last few minutes on Sunday at the Panther Arena. The Panthers hosted their first home game after having a successful last two road games against Wright State (95-79) and Northern Kentucky (79-59). Milwaukee was looking to keep their number two spot in the Horizon League standings. 

The Panthers now (15-8, 8-4 Horizon League) went head to head with the Mastodons (16-8, 9-4 Horizon League) who were both voted preseason fav...

UWM Post • 2nd January 2025

Milwaukee closes out 2024 with win against IU Indy - UWM Post

The Panthers closed out 2024 at home at the Klotsche Center with a victory over IU-Indianapolis 88-81. Milwaukee had a late start in scoring but were able to secure the win and now stand 10-4 overall and 3-0 in the Horizon League. Their six-game home win streak to begin the year was extended to seven with the win.  

“This one was extremely important because we go on the road for 3 straight,” said Bart Lundy. “We had to defend our home going into this stretch”. 

Free throws made a huge impact o...

UWM Post • 7th December 2024

UWM Basketball Has Big Night in Horizon League Opener

The Panthers defeated Cleveland State 79-67 on Thursday in their Horizon League opener while improving to 5-0 at home. Milwaukee scored the final 10 points to seal the win.

The Panthers hosted the Vikings in the Panther Arena to open up the month of December. This was their first time meeting since Feb. 14 with the Panthers winning over the Vikings 71-68. Entering today’s match up Cleveland state is 4-5 and Milwaukee is 5-4 in the Horizon League, Milwaukee was picked as the league favorite in t...

UWM Post • 24th November 2024

UWM Volleyball Eliminated After Conference Tournament Upset - UWM Post

UWM volleyball’s season came to a screeching halt as they were upset 3-1 against third-seeded Cleveland State in the Horizon League’s conference tournament.

Milwaukee finished their regular season with a 15-3 Horizon League record. They entered the conference semifinals, hosted by Wright State in Dayton, Ohio, ranked as second seed.

“I told them how proud of them I am of them,” said head coach Susie Johnson. “With 20 wins a season, 15 in conference, they should be proud of themselves. They gre...

UWM Post • 25th October 2024

UW-Milwaukee Volleyball Earns Win Over Top-Ranked Wright State - UWM Post

UW-Milwaukee volleyball completed a rare reverse sweep on Friday night against previously-undefeated Wright State at the Klotsche Center. The Panthers played a total of five sets to take over with an impressive comeback win.

They then dropped their Saturday contest with the Raiders by two points in the fifth set. The Raiders lead the Horizon League by one game at 8-1 compared to Milwaukee’s 7-2.

The Panthers fell short in the first two sets 25-20 and 25-22.

“We just knew we had to come out ha...

UWM Post • 24th October 2024

UW-Milwaukee Loses in 3 Sets to Marquette - The UWM Post

UW-Milwaukee volleyball fell short in their in-city rivalry matchup with Marquette on Tuesday at the Al McGuire Center, losing the contest in straight sets.

The Panthers dropped to 12-10 with the loss, and finished 5-8 in a difficult non-conference slate that included No. 5 Stanford, No. 8 Wisconsin and Iowa. Marquette received votes in the most recent AP NCAA Volleyball poll.

The match ended in the Golden Eagles favor with sets being 25-17, 25-16 and 25-17. 

Although the Panthers fell short,...

UWM Post • 17th October 2024

Cream Victorious over Black in Annual Men's Basketball Scrimmage - UWM Post

The UW-Milwaukee men’s basketball team hosted their annual black and gold scrimmage on Monday night at the Klotsche Center, with cream earning bragging rights with their victory over the black team.

The event began with head coach Bart Lundy giving fans a glimpse as well as the expectations he has for the team coming into the 2024-25 season.

The event was open to the public, allowing fans to get a peek of what is to come for the upcoming season. It also allowed fans to meet the new additions t...

UWM Post • 7th October 2024

UW-Milwaukee Volleyball Thriving Under New Conference Schedule - UWM Post

UW-Milwaukee volleyball improved to 5-0 in Horizon League play after a two-match sweep against IU-Indianapolis over the weekend at the Klotsche Center.

The 2024 season is the Horizon League’s first to feature back-to-back matches each weekend as the basis for conference play.

“I actually kind of like it for this group because we are a very experienced team,” said head coach Susie Johnson. “It allows us to scheme and figure out what we need to tweak and do better for the next day, so it seems t...

UWM Post • 2nd July 2025

The Future is Black & Gold: Analyzing Milwaukee Panthers Recruitment - UWM Post

The Milwaukee Panthers Men’s Basketball season is slowly approaching. The boys are officially back in the gym training to tilt the floor once again. Although last season for the boys didn’t end in their favor, this year’s season looks promising with Head Coach Bart Lundy leading the boys once again. The panthers have some familiar faces returning and also recruited some new members to the black and gold squad. 

The 2024-25 season ended with an overall record of 21-11, the boys made a 14-6 mark...