Milwaukee's Hubbard hits game-winner against Robert Morris

Sophomore forward's late tip-in lifts Panthers in Horizon League opener

Feb. 10, 2026 at 10:07am

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Seth Hubbard scored 21 points, including the game-winning tip-in with less than a second remaining, to lead Milwaukee to a 74-72 victory over Robert Morris in the Horizon League opener for both teams.

Why it matters

The win gives Milwaukee an early conference victory as they look to build momentum in the Horizon League race. Robert Morris was expected to be a contender in the league this season, so this result could be an early indicator of the Panthers' potential to challenge for a top spot.

The details

Hubbard, a sophomore forward, scored the decisive points by tipping in a missed shot in the final second of the game to lift Milwaukee to the narrow victory. The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than six points.

  • The game was played on February 10, 2026.

The players

Seth Hubbard

A sophomore forward for the Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball team.

Milwaukee Panthers

The men's basketball team representing the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the Horizon League.

Robert Morris

The men's basketball team representing Robert Morris University, a competing member of the Horizon League.

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What they’re saying

“Seth really stepped up for us today and made a huge play at the end to get us the win. I'm proud of the effort our whole team showed in this conference opener.”

— Bart Lundy, Head Coach, Milwaukee Panthers

What’s next

Milwaukee will look to build on this win as they continue Horizon League play, while Robert Morris will aim to bounce back in their next conference matchup.

The takeaway

This close victory for Milwaukee demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to make winning plays in crunch time, a valuable trait as they compete for a Horizon League title.