GREEN BAY, Wis. — In a tightly contested matchup on Wednesday, Marcus Tomashek led the way with an impressive 30 points, guiding Division II Michigan Tech to a narrow 72-70 victory over Green Bay. This marked the Phoenix’s eighth consecutive defeat, raising concerns about the team’s performance as the season progresses.

Green Bay played without Anthony Roy, who has been a key player for the team this season, averaging 25.7 points per game and ranking as the second-best scorer in the nation. He was sidelined for this game due to an injury, evidenced by the walking boot on his left foot, leaving the team’s offense without its primary scoring threat.

Tomashek’s outstanding performance was complemented by his eight rebounds, showcasing his versatility on the court. Dawson Nordgaard also made solid contributions, scoring 10 points on 5 of 9 shooting. Additionally, Ty Fernholz contributed significantly from long range, hitting 3 of 7 three-point attempts to finish with nine points.

The Phoenix had their own standout players in the game, with Jeremiah Johnson putting up a double-double, scoring 21 points and securing 15 rebounds. Marcus Hall added 17 points to the total, while Ryan Wade chipped in with 11 points along with five assists, trying to keep the team competitive.

Overall, this exhibition event highlighted the struggles of Green Bay as they seek to turn around their season amidst a challenging stretch of games. The absence of Roy was keenly felt, and the team will need to find ways to adapt moving forward.