Wright State Defeats Milwaukee, Maintains Horizon League Lead

Raiders win 76-69 on the road to stay atop the conference standings

Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:55pm

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The Wright State men's basketball team defeated Milwaukee 76-69 on the road in a Horizon League matchup. Four Wright State players scored in double figures, led by TJ Burch's 18 points. The Raiders led by 10 at halftime and built a 19-point advantage early in the second half before holding off a late Milwaukee comeback attempt.

Why it matters

The victory keeps Wright State in first place in the Horizon League standings, as they look to secure an NCAA Tournament berth. Milwaukee's loss drops them further back in the conference race.

The details

Wright State shot 46% from the field and connected on 7 of 26 three-pointers. The Raiders dominated the boards, grabbing 30 defensive rebounds and turning 11 offensive rebounds into 16 second-chance points. Milwaukee was led by Amar Augillard's 19 points in the losing effort.

  • The game was played on Friday, January 31, 2026.
  • Wright State will play at Green Bay on Sunday, February 2, 2026.

The players

TJ Burch

Wright State guard who scored a team-high 18 points, including 12 in the first half.

Dominic Pangonis

Wright State forward who scored 16 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.

Michael Cooper

Wright State guard who scored 13 points, including 3 three-pointers.

Solomon Callaghan

Wright State forward who scored 12 points, all in the second half.

Amar Augillard

Milwaukee guard who led all scorers with 19 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

Wright State will look to extend their lead in the Horizon League standings when they take on Green Bay on Sunday afternoon.

The takeaway

Wright State's balanced scoring attack and strong rebounding performance allowed them to hold off a late Milwaukee comeback and maintain their position atop the Horizon League standings.