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NMU
The Northern Michigan University hockey team opened up a big early lead, then held off Ferris State University 5-4 last night. After losing several series because of positive COVID-19 tests, the Wildcats celebrated their debut by building a 4-0 advantage early in the second period. The Bulldogs’ comeback began with two goals midway through the second frame. Joseph Nardi’s power play goal for Northern late in the second proved to be the game-winner. Ferris added two third period tallies to make it close.
NMU and Michigan Tech will play a home-and-home series this weekend, with tomorrow night’s game in Houghton, and Saturday’s contest in Marquette.
GLIAC
The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team is picked to finish second in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference North Division this season. Ferris State was voted number-one in the preseason coaches’ poll. Lake Superior State was picked to finish third, and Northern Michigan fourth.
Dawson Bilski and Owen White of the Huskies were named to the North Division preseason all conference team.
Grand Valley State finished on top of the South Division poll.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons play the third of their four NBA preseason contests tonight, when they visit the Washington Wizards.
Detroit opens the regular NBA season Wednesday at Minnesota. Listen for select Pistons broadcasts on 99.3 The Lift.
MLB
Former Milwaukee Brewers reliever Alex Claudio has signed a one-year free agent deal with the Los Angeles Angels.
NFL
There’s still no clarity as to whether Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford will be able to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Stafford has cartilage damage in his chest. He did not practice with the team yesterday. As insurance, the Lions the Lions signed former XFL quarterback Jordan Ta’amu to their practice squad.
Receiver Kenny Golladay also sat out again, as he continues to battle a hip problem. And center Frank Ragnow is out with a bizarre injury. He suffered a broken throat bone in the first quarter of last Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers. Ragnow finished the game, but specialists are still discussing whether he can play this week.
In tonight’s NFL contest, the Raiders host the Chargers. Coverage begins at 8:00 on 99.3 The Lift.
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