Mukeba’s 21 Leads Oakland Past Milwaukee, 72-64, in Tournament

MILWAUKEE — In a thrilling match on Thursday, Oakland emerged victorious over Milwaukee with a 72-64 victory during the quarterfinals of the Horizon League Tournament.
Allen David Mukeba Jr. led the charge for the Golden Grizzlies by scoring 21 points along with securing seven rebounds. His efforts were complemented by Tuburu Niavalurua, who contributed 20 points on an impressive 7 of 14 shooting from the field. Niavalurua was perfect at the free-throw line, hitting all six attempts, and also pulled down six rebounds. Jaylen Jones added to the scoreboard with 10 points, shooting 4 of 9 from the field, including two successful 3-pointers.
The Panthers, who ended their season with a record of 21-11, saw a top performance from Themus Fulks, who notched 20 points and dished out six assists in the matchup. Jamichael Stillwell provided solid backup with 16 points, eight rebounds, and equaled Fulks with six assists. AJ McKee also contributed significantly with his 13-point addition to Milwaukee’s total.
Oakland set the tone early in the game, seizing the lead 14:35 into the first half and maintaining their advantage throughout. By halftime, the Golden Grizzlies were ahead 39-31, as Niavalurua had already made his presence felt with 10 points. As the second half unfolded, Oakland continued their momentum with an 8-0 run, extending their lead to 49-37 at the 15:23 mark. Mukeba played a crucial role by adding 11 of his points in the second half, sealing the win for his team.
The game’s outcome was powered by data and expertise provided by Sportradar, highlighting the efficient and competitive play that defined Oakland’s success in this crucial tournament matchup.