The Milwaukee Panthers (7-9, 3-2 Horizon League) will attempt to break a three-game losing streak when they host the Northern Kentucky Norse (12-5, 4-2 Horizon League) on Friday, January 9, 2026 at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Milwaukee vs. Northern Kentucky
- Game day: Friday, January 9, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
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Milwaukee 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
43.7 |
267 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
47.3 |
323 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
34.7 |
99 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
31.1 |
177 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.8 |
41 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.3 |
305 |
Northern Kentucky 2025-26 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
48.0 |
63 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
44.6 |
243 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.2 |
225 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.1 |
136 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
12.8 |
293 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
14.9 |
23 |
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Milwaukee vs. Northern Kentucky Stat Insights
Points
- The Panthers are averaging 78.1 points, only 2.8 more than the 75.3 the Norse give up.
- Milwaukee is 6-3 when tallying more than 75.3 points.
- Northern Kentucky is 9-1 when giving up less than 78.1 points.
- The Norse average 84.4 points, 5.3 more than the Panthers concede.
- Northern Kentucky is 10-0 when scoring more than 79.1 points.
- Milwaukee's record is 5-6 when it concedes fewer than 84.4 points.
- The Panthers have a negative point differential on the year (-16 total points, -1.0 per game), while the Norse have scored 154 more points than the opposition (9.1 per game).
Shooting
- This season the Panthers are shooting 43.7% from the field, only 0.9% lower than the Norse concede.
- Milwaukee has a 3-2 straight-up record when shooting better than 44.6% from the field.
- This season Northern Kentucky is 10-0 when the team shoots over 47.3% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Panthers and Norse rebound at about the same rate, with the Panthers pulling down 2.5 more boards per game.
- Milwaukee is 6-3 overall when tops in terms of rebounding. Northern Kentucky is 5-2 when coming up short on the glass.
- The Panthers average 12 offensive boards, topping the Norse by 1.9 per contest.
- The Panthers are 6-5 overall when they win the battle on the offensive glass. The Norse are 5-1 when they fall short there.
- Milwaukee is +3.6 in terms of rebounds per game, and Northern Kentucky is +2.1.
Milwaukee Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/11/2026 |
IU Indianapolis |
Home |
| 1/15/2026 |
Oakland |
Home |
| 1/18/2026 |
Purdue Fort Wayne |
Away |
Northern Kentucky Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 1/11/2026 |
Green Bay |
Away |
| 1/15/2026 |
Detroit Mercy |
Home |
| 1/17/2026 |
Robert Morris |
Home |
