Tech Men Dispatch NMU, Women’s Comeback Falls Short – Friday Sports Wrap

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High School

In boys basketball last night…

• Westwood built a big early lead, and cruised past Houghton 72-44. Ethan Marta scored 31 for the Patriots, and is now 50 away from the 1,000-point career mark. Lane Laux led the Gremlins with 12 points.
• Calumet got past West Iron County 39-35. Gavin Sturos led the Copper Kings with 16 points. Nathan Campos scored 12 for the Wykons.
• L’Anse smothered Hancock 73-21.
• Lake Linden-Hubbell fell to Ewen-Trout Creek 58-39.
• Jeffers lost to Ironwood 55-41. Landon Larson scored 19 for the Jets, and Ryan Wesa added 10.
• Forest Park defeated Escanaba 53-40.

In girls action… 

• Dollar Bay-Tamarack City dispatched Bessemer 65-43.
• Lake Linden-Hubbell lost to Ewen-Trout Creek 56-41. Irelynd McGeshick of the Panthers led all scorers with 22 points.
• Jeffers fell to Ironwood 35-32.

On tonight’s boys schedule… 

• Houghton hosts Dollar Bay-Tamarack City.
• Hancock entertains L’Anse.

In girls play…

• Houghton visits Westwood.
• L’Anse welcomes Bessemer.
• Forest Park hosts Stephenson, with the broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.

In girls-boys doubleheaders…

• Chassell entertains Ontonagon.
• Baraga hosts Watersmeet.

In high school hockey tonight…

• Houghton welcomes Brother Rice. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Hancock hosts Waukesha.

On tomorrow’s hockey schedule…

• Calumet entertains Brother Rice. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

In high school swimming, Houghton hosts its annual Houghton Splash Invitational tomorrow.

College Basketball

The Michigan Tech women’s basketball team’s late comeback fell short, in a 68-64 loss at Northern Michigan last night. The Huskies trailed by 17 at halftime, before outscoring the Wildcats 46-33 in the second half. Alyssa Wypych led Tech with 16 points, and Isabella Lenz added 14. Abbi Fraaza paced a balanced NMU attack with 13 points.

The MTU men’s team built a 26-point halftime lead, and cruised past Northern 88-65. Marcus Tomashek scored 33, and Ty Fernholz chipped in 22 for the Huskies. Dylan Kuehl had 20 for the Wildcats.

Both Tech teams will host Roosevelt University tomorrow – the women at noon, and the men at 2.

Both Northern teams have tomorrow off.

College Hockey

The MTU hockey team entertains Lake Superior State tonight at 7:07 and tomorrow at 6:07.

The Northern hockey team welcomes Minnesota State tonight and tomorrow night.

NBA

The Pistons’ five-game winning streak ended with a 107-104 loss to the Warriors last night. Detroit fell behind early, and trailed by as much as 18 before a late run brought them back. Malik Beasley missed a three-pointer at the buzzer that would have forced overtime. Cade Cunningham had 32 points, and Beasley added 21.

The Pistons host the Raptors tomorrow. 

NHL

The Red Wings entertain the Blackhawks tonight. Coverage will begin at 6:40 on 99.3 The Lift.

Ville Husso will back up Cam Talbot in goal tonight, but may not be with the team for long. Yesterday, coach Todd McLellan described Alex Lyon as “day to day,” and said he could resume practicing as early as today. Lyon was hurt in Tuesday’s contest.

NFL

The playoffs open this weekend. 

Tomorrow…

• The Chargers visit the Texans for a 4:30 game.
• The Ravens host the Steelers in an 8:00 contest.

On Sunday…

• The Broncos visit the Bills for a 1:00 tilt.
• The Eagles entertain the Packers in a 4:30 game.
• The Commanders visit the Buccaneers for an 8:00 contest.

Monday…

• The Vikings visit the Rams for an 8:00 game.

All of the games will be broadcast on 99.3 The Lift.

Packers quarterback Jordan Love was listed as a full participant in practice yesterday, fueling hopes that he’ll be ready for Sunday’s playoff opener at Philadelphia. Love hurt his elbow in last Sunday’s loss to the Bears. Receiver Romeo Doubs was also listed as a full participant yesterday, after missing time with an illness.

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn will not be interviewing for the Patriots’ head coaching job. He declined their request for an interview, but did talk with the Jets yesterday. Glenn played eight seasons for New York. Over the next few days, he’s also expected to have formal interviews with the Saints, Raiders, Jaguars and Bears.

Detroit assistant coach Deshea Townsend has interviewed with the 49ers for their vacant defensive coordinator job. 

MLB

The Tigers will not be heading to arbitration with any of their players this winter. All nine of those eligible have now agreed to contracts. Infielders Zach McKinstry and Andy Ibáñez signed deals in November. Yesterday, agreements were announced with outfielder Matt Vierling, catcher Jake Rogers, and pitchers Tarik Skubal, Jason Foley, Casey Mize, Will Vest and Beau Brieske. The most notable deal was Skubal’s, at  $10.15 million.

The Brewers have inked five of their six eligible players, including pitchers Aaron Civale, Nestor Cortes, Joel Payamps, Trevor Megill and Nick Mears. They did not reach a deal with catcher William Contreras, so he and the team have filed arbitration paperwork.

Local Sports Broadcasts

• Tonight – Hockey – Brother Rice at Houghton – 6:40 coverage on the Voice of the Gremlins,  97.7 The Wolf.
• Saturday – Hockey – Brother Rice at Calumet – 6:40 coverage on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Monday – Boys Basketball – Hancock at Calumet – 7:00 coverage on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Tuesday – Hockey – Calumet at Jeffers – 6:40 coverage on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Tuesday – Girls Basketball – Calumet at Houghton – 7:00 coverage on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.

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