Detroit Mercy defeats Milwaukee in Horizon League Tournament

TJ Nadeau scores 17 points to lead third-seeded Detroit Mercy past No. 8 seed Milwaukee

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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In the first round of the Horizon League Tournament, third-seeded Detroit Mercy defeated No. 8 seed Milwaukee by a score of 84-63. TJ Nadeau led Detroit Mercy with 17 points in the victory.

Why it matters

The Horizon League Tournament is a key event for college basketball teams looking to secure a spot in the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. This win advances Detroit Mercy in the tournament and keeps their hopes of an NCAA Tournament berth alive.

The details

Detroit Mercy, the third seed in the tournament, defeated Milwaukee, the eighth seed, by a score of 84-63 in the first round matchup. TJ Nadeau led the way for Detroit Mercy, scoring 17 points in the victory.

  • The game was played on Wednesday night, March 5, 2026.

The players

TJ Nadeau

A player for Detroit Mercy who scored 17 points in the team's first-round Horizon League Tournament victory.

Detroit Mercy

The third-seeded team in the Horizon League Tournament that defeated Milwaukee in the first round.

Milwaukee

The eighth-seeded team in the Horizon League Tournament that lost to Detroit Mercy in the first round.

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What’s next

Detroit Mercy will advance to the next round of the Horizon League Tournament, where they will face the winner of the matchup between the second and seventh seeds.

The takeaway

This win keeps Detroit Mercy's hopes of an NCAA Tournament berth alive, as they continue their run in the Horizon League Tournament.