Fulks' 21 lead Milwaukee over Youngstown State 84-74
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (AP) - Themus Fulks scored 21 points as Milwaukee beat Youngstown State 84-74 on Friday night.
Nico Galette tied the game at 43 at halftime with a deep three-pointer, but the Panthers outscored YSU 41-31 in the second half.
Fulks had 10 assists for the Panthers (19-9, 12-5 Horizon League). AJ McKee scored 20 points while going 6 of 8 from the floor, including 4 for 4 from 3-point range, and 4 for 5 from the line and added five rebounds. Kentrell Pullian shot 4 for 5, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 11 points.
Juwan Maxey led the Penguins (18-11, 12-6) in scoring, finishing with 29 points. Galette added 12 points, six rebounds, six assists and two blocks for Youngstown State. Gabe Dynes had 10 points, six rebounds and five blocks.
The Penguins are tied for fourth in the Horizon League standings, 1.5 games back of first place Cleveland State.
Youngstown State hosts Green Bay at home Sunday at 2 p.m.