High School
The high school volleyball tournament opens tonight…
– In Division Two, Houghton plays at Kingsford.
– In Division Three, L’Anse plays at Ironwood, and Hancock at West Iron County.
– In Division Four, Jeffers plays at Baraga.
Finlandia
The Finlandia University women’s soccer team lost 7-0 to U-C Santa Cruz in the American Collegiate Athletic Association championship game yesterday. The Banana Slugs outshot the Lions 28-1. Finlandia advanced to the final with a 1-0 win over Mills College on Saturday.
GLIAC
The Michigan Tech soccer team edged Purdue Northwest 1-0 yesterday. Allison Thelen scored the game’s only goal.
NHL
The Detroit Red Wings host the Nashville Predators tonight. Because of NFL football on 99.3 The Lift, Wings pregame coverage will begin at 7:10 on KBear 102.3.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons visit the Washington Wizards tonight.
NFL
In the NFL yesterday, the Oakland Raiders scored the winning touchdown with two minutes remaining, and defeated the Detroit Lions 31-24 yesterday. Matthew Stafford threw for 406 yards and three touchdowns.
The Los Angeles Chargers shut down the Green Bay Packers 26-11. Aaron Rodgers was held to 161 yards passing.
In last night’s game, the Baltimore Ravens stunned the New England Patriots 37-20.
Tonight, the Dallas Cowboys visit the New York Giants. Hear the broadcast on 99.3 The Lift.
MLB
Milwaukee Brewers’ center fielder Lorenzo Cain has won his first Gold Glove award.
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