The Green Bay Phoenix will try to snap a long losing streak Thursday when they host the Wright State Raiders in Horizon League action. Green Bay comes in with a record of 2-15 and 1-5 in the Horizon, while Wright State is 9-8 overall and 2-4 in the league. Wright State has won 4 straight over Green Bay, including 2 wins last season. Tipoff is at 8:00 p.m. EST at the Resch Center in Green Bay.
The Wright State Raiders suffered a tough defeat on Sunday, losing to Horizon League foe Oakland 75-73 at home. Oakland won it on a three pointer by Jalen Moore with 12 seconds left to beat the home team. AJ Braun led the Wright State attack with 15 points and nine rebounds, while Brandon Noel had a double double with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Amari Davis also had 14 points, along with six rebounds and two steals.
FINAL | Oakland 75, Wright State 73
BIG WIN on the road this afternoon as the Golden Grizzlies put it away behind Rocket Watts' corner three for FOUR CONSECUTIVE WINS.
This marks the first win in the Nutter Center for Oakland against Wright State since 2016. pic.twitter.com/Pxcu3na76T
— Oakland Basketball (@OaklandMBB) January 8, 2023
The loss snapped Wright State's two game winning streak, as they beat league foes IUPUI and Detroit — two bottom of the division teams. Wright State is ranked No. 226 in the country in the KenPom power rankings. They average 78.6 points per game and give up 72.9 points per game. They shoot 50% from the floor and 35% from three. Trey Calvin leads the team with 18.2 points per game.