MTU Men’s Hoops Teams Ranked 8th in Midwest Region Preseason Poll – Wednesday Sports Wrap

NMU

The Northern Michigan University hockey team will not open its season tonight. The Wildcats were scheduled to host Lake Superior State. Positive COVID-19 tests have forced them to cancel their first six games of the season, including tonight’s contest, and this weekend’s games against Michigan Tech.

MTU

The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team is ranked eighth in the Midwest Region in the preseason poll by the Division II Sports Information Directors Association. Ferris State University is ranked first in the Midwest Region, and 11th nationally.

NFL

The Lions will host the Texans in the first of tomorrow’s Thanksgiving NFL games. Kickoff is at 12:30 on 99.3 the Lift. Receiver Kenny Golladay did not take part in practice yesterday, as he continues to deal with a hip injury. Running back D’Andre Swift was a limited participant. He’s going through the NFL’s concussion protocol.

The Cowboys entertain Washington in the 4:30 contest. The Steelers host the Ravens in tomorrow night’s game, which will also be aired on 99.3 The Lift.

Hunting

Congratulations to some more hunters who have qualified for prizes in our Deer Hunters Roundup…
• 12-year-old Brian Ponnikas of Hancock, who shot a five-pointer at Misery Bay.
• Hunter Jahns of Markesan, Wisconsin, who bagged an eight-pointer in Keweenaw County.
• Bill Jahns of Neshkoro, Wisconsin, who shot an eight-pointer in Keweenaw County.
• 13-year-old Lane Laux of Chassell, who bagged a four-pointer.
• Tanner Kero of Hancock, who shot an eight-pointer in Aura.
• Noah Norman of Lake Linden, who bagged a five-pointer in Houghton County.
• Kendra Keranen of Calumet, who shot a nine-pointer in the Traprock Valley.
• 16-year-old Broden Rajala of Atlantic Mine, who bagged a five-pointer near Bruce Crossing.

The next edition of the Deer Hunters Roundup will air tonight at 7:00. Submit your success at KBear102.com, and you could win a prize. Winners are chosen by random drawing, and all entries have an equal chance of winning.

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