GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – The Green Bay Phoenix men’s basketball team earned its first win of the season in convincing fashion, using a strong second half to defeat Ripon College 83-63 on Sunday at the Resch Center.

After a tightly contested first half that saw the Phoenix take a 38-35 lead into the break, Green Bay found its rhythm in the second half, outscoring the Red Hawks 45-28 to pull away for the 20-point victory.

Marcus Hall powered the Phoenix with a double-double, posting 21 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists in an all-around performance. Maruan Cicic added 10 points on a perfect 4-for-4 shooting day, while Mac Wrecke and C.J. O’Hara also contributed on both ends. In total, 11 different players found the scoring column, showing the team’s depth and balance.

Green Bay shot 52

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