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NBA
The Detroit Pistons held the Orlando Magic to just 15 points in the fourth quarter, en route to a 118-102 victory last night. Andre Drummond scored 30, and grabbed 14 rebounds. The Pistons have won four in a row. With 10 games remaining, they’re a game ahead of the Bulls in the race for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. They’ll host the Hornets tomorrow night.
NCAA
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament resumes today with regional semifinals. Kansas plays Maryland, Villanova takes on Miami of Florida, Oregon meets Duke, and Texas A-and-M faces Oklahoma. Our coverage continues this evening on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings return home to face the Canadiens tonight.
MLB
In spring training baseball yesterday, both the Tigers and Brewers were idle. The Tigers face the Blue Jays this afternoon. The Brewers play the Royals.
MTU
Former Michigan Tech hockey star Blake Pietila has reached the National Hockey League. Pietila was called up by the New Jersey Devils to fill in for Tyler Kennedy, who is out with a lower body injury. He could make his debut tonight in New Jersey’s game against the Penguins.
NMU
Northern Michigan University has hired David Corrao as the football team’s defensive coordinator. Corrao spent the past eight seasons with the Miami Dolphins. He served as the team’s assistant linebacker coach for six seasons.
Our coverage of the Gibson Cup series begins tomorrow night, when the Portage Lake Pioneers host the Calumet Wolverines at Dee Stadium. Game two will be played Saturday night at the Colosseum, with game three scheduled for next Tuesday, if needed. Hear all the games on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
Hear a replay of the Hancock hockey team’s win over Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the state championship game Sunday afternoon at 1:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
Our coverage of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament resumes this evening on AM 1400 and FM 99.3, WCCY.
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