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Gottlieb's Phoenix Soar to First Tourney Win in 5 Years!
5 Mar
Summary
- Doug Gottlieb led Green Bay to their first conference tournament win in five years.
- The Phoenix secured a 64-56 victory against Purdue Fort Wayne.
- Coach Gottlieb rallied fans to support both teams at Indianapolis.

Doug Gottlieb achieved a significant milestone, leading the Green Bay Phoenix to their first conference tournament win in five years. On Tuesday, the Phoenix triumphed over Purdue Fort Wayne with a 64-56 score, advancing to the second round of the Horizon League Tournament. Coach Gottlieb's emotional address to the fans underscored the team's progress and future aspirations.
The second-year coach inspired the crowd, emphasizing the potential for greatness within the program. He urged supporters to make the journey to Indianapolis, expressing confidence in the team's ability to return with a trophy. This victory follows a strong regular season where Green Bay finished 18-14 overall and 12-8 in conference play.




