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Justin Allen's big night leads UWGB men's basketball to big win vs. PFW
Senior guard scores 34 points in nationally televised game
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Justin Allen scored a Division I career-high 34 points to lead the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men's basketball team to a commanding 76-59 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne in a nationally televised game on ESPN2. The 6-foot-4 Allen finished 13-for-20 from the field, including 20 points in the first half, to help the Phoenix jump out to a 42-23 halftime lead and never look back.
Why it matters
The win was a big one for UWGB, which is looking to make a push for the Horizon League regular season championship. The Phoenix remains in third place in the conference standings, but the two teams ahead of them both lost on the night UWGB beat Purdue Fort Wayne.
The details
Allen's big offensive performance came just days after he was held to a season-low 2 points in a loss to Detroit. But he bounced back in a big way, almost outscoring Purdue Fort Wayne by himself in the first half. UWGB shot 58.1% from the field and outscored the Mastodons 42-28 in the paint.
- The game was played on February 12, 2026.
- UWGB led 42-23 at halftime.
The players
Justin Allen
A 6-foot-4 senior guard for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, who scored a Division I career-high 34 points in the win over Purdue Fort Wayne.
Doug Gottlieb
The head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay men's basketball team.
Purdue Fort Wayne
The opponent that UWGB defeated, dropping them to 8-7 in Horizon League play.
What they’re saying
“How big is it? It's gigantic. It's national TV. It's 2,500 and change coming in. Last year, everyone wanted to kick us when we were down. Well, guess what? I'm not a goldfish. I have a long memory.”
— Doug Gottlieb, Head Coach, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (greenbaypressgazette.com)
“Yeah, for sure. I think just kind of getting into that zone, trusting myself, knowing my teammates and coaches are trusting me and having that confidence.”
— Justin Allen (greenbaypressgazette.com)
What’s next
UWGB will look to build on this win as it plays three of its final four regular season games on the road, beginning with a contest at in-state rival UW-Milwaukee on February 15.
The takeaway
This victory was a significant one for UWGB, as it keeps the Phoenix in contention for the Horizon League regular season title. Justin Allen's career performance on national television showcased the team's potential, and the win over a conference rival could provide momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
