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Finlandia Falls to Calvin
Calvin College used a strong first half to power past the Finlandia University men’s basketball team 82-68 yesterday afternoon. The Lions trailed by 16 at halftime, and never threatened the Knights. Brandon Robinette, Jordan LaPlant and Marcus Geralds each scored 16 for Finlandia.
NHL – Red Wings Dump Devils
Darren Helm scored twice, as the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-1 last night. Henrik Zetterberg also scored for Detroit. Jimmy Howard faced only 13 shots in goal. The Wings will open a west coast trip at Vancouver Saturday night. Faceoff is at 10:00 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
NBA – Pistons Prepare for Knicks
The Pistons visit the Knicks tomorrow night. Tip-off is at 7:30 on AM 1400 and FM 99.3 WCCY.
Detroit has sent rookie guard Spencer Dinwiddie to their D-League affiliate in Grand Rapids. Dinwiddie was selected in the second round of last summer’s NBA draft. He has appeared in only eight games this season.
Our high school hockey coverage continues Saturday, when Calumet hosts Kingsford. Hear the Copper Country’s most complete hockey and basketball coverage this winter on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
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