Men's Basketball: Martin's Double-Double Not Enough in 69-50 Loss to Milwaukee

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Jan. 15, 2009 | Box Score

Men's Basketball: Martin's Double-Double Not Enough in 69-50 Loss to Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wis. -- Junior Sirlester Martin recorded his third double-double of the season with 12 points and a career-high 12 rebounds but the Youngstown State men's basketball team shot just 27.4 percent from the field en route to a 69-50 loss to Milwaukee on Thursday evening at U.S. Cellular Arena.

The Penguins fall to 5-11 overall and 2-5 in the Horizon League while Milwaukee improve to 11-6 overall and 6-1 in the league.

Junior DeAndre Mays also scored in double figures with 11 points. Mays also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out three assists.

After trailing 10-7, Martin made two straight jumpers to put the Penguins ahead by one and a put-back by Dallas Blocker put the Penguins up, 13-10, with 11:50 left in the first half.

The Panthers regained the lead after baskets by Avery Smith and James Eayrs but Martin jumper at the 8:56 mark put the Penguins ahead, 15-14.

Five straight free throws put the Panthers ahead, 19-15, but a 3-pointer by Vytas Sulskis brought the Guins within one, 19-18, at the 6:10 mark.

The Panthers, though, outscored the Penguins, 13-4, over the last six minutes to take a 32-22 lead into the lockerroom at halftime.

In the second half, the Penguins shot just 26.7 percent from the field and never came closer than eight points.
The Penguins continue their two-game road trip against Green Bay, Saturday, Jan. 17. Tipoff is slated for 8:05 p.m. EDT and will be broadcast on NewsRadio 570 WKBN AM.