UW-Whitewater, ranked seventh in the D3hoops.com poll, remained tied for the lead in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Conference with a 66-51 win over UW-Oshkosh in Kachel Gym in Williams Center Wednesday evening. 

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The Titans opened the game with an 11-4 run, and increased the lead to 17-9.  Over the next seven minutes the Warhawks outscored UW-O 17-0 to lead 26-17 at 2:12.  Junior guard Myles McKay (Milwaukee/Menomonee Falls) hit two  three's in the Warahwks' run.  Whitewater led 26-20 at the half.  Oshkosh shot just 25% in the first half.

Whitewater retained the lead in the second half, with the Titans pulling within 55-49 with 4:24 left.  UW-W ended the game with an 11-2 run to make the final score the largest margin of the game.

McKay had a career high 27 points, hitting 11 of 19 shots.  Junior guard Matt Goodwin (Milwaukee/Rufus King) added 12 points.  McKay also contributed a game high four steals, and led UW-W with eight rebounds.   UW-O was led by junior center Dane Seckar-Anderson, who scored 19 points and eight rebounds.  Sophomore forward D.J. Marsh chipped in with 12 points.

Whitewater ended up shooting 50% from the floor, Oshkosh 30%. 

UW-Whitewater is assured of hosting a WIAC Tournament first round game Monday, February 25 at 7:00 against an opponent yet to be determined.   If UW-W wins Monday, it is also assured of hosting the second round Wednesday, the 28th.

Whitewater and Stevens Point are 12-3 in league play.  Platteville and Oshkosh are one game behind at 11-4.  Whitewater will host UW-River Falls Saturday at 3:00 in Kachel Gym in Williams Center.  Stevens Point will travel to Platteville Saturday evening, and Oshkosh hosts Superior to close the regular season.