AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Oakland triumphed in the opening round of the Horizon League Tournament on Tuesday, overpowering Green Bay with a final score of 96-72. The star of the game, Allen David Mukeba Jr., racked up 15 points, 11 rebounds, and a notable six blocks, propelling the team to victory. Oakland, holding the No. 6 seed, is set to face No. 3 seed Milwaukee in the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Isaiah Jones played a key role by adding 15 points to the scoreboard, shooting an impressive 5 of 8 from the field and a remarkable 4 of 5 from the three-point line. D.Q. Cole also made a significant impact, scoring 11 points with a 4 for 6 performance, which included three successful shots from beyond the arc.
On the opposing side, Jeremiah Johnson put up a strong fight for the 11th-seeded Phoenix. He was the leading scorer for Green Bay, contributing 21 points along with nine rebounds. Additionally, CJ O’Hara made a commendable effort by adding 15 points and securing six rebounds, while Marcus Hall chipped in with 11 points.
The Golden Grizzlies, who currently have a season record of 15-17, are looking ahead to their next challenge in the tournament and aim to carry the momentum from their recent victory into the upcoming game against Milwaukee.
