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MTU
Bemidji State University exploded for five goals in the second period, and buried Michigan Tech 6-3 last night. Mark Sinclair took the loss in net for the Huskies, giving up five tallies on 19 shots before he was replaced by Blake Pietila less than seven minutes into the second period. Trenton Bliss, Carson Bantle and Alec Broetzman scored for Tech.
The Huskies skate at Bemidji State again this afternoon. Faceoff is at 3:07.
NBA
The Detroit Pistons continue their preseason schedule tonight, as they host the New York Knicks. The regular season begins December 23rd. Listen for select Detroit games on 99.3 The Lift.
NFL
The Detroit Lions host the Green Bay Packers today in a 4:25 game on 99.3 The Lift. The Packers could clinch the NFC North title if they beat the Lions, and the Vikings lose to the Buccaneers.
Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford is expected to play, despite the hand injury he’s been nursing. Running back D’Andre Swift is also expected to return to the lineup, after recovering from a concussion.
Detroit has also placed defensive end Everson Griffen on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Defensive end Kareem Martin has been activated to fill in.
Rookie Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah’s season appears to be over. Multiple reports say that he’ll need surgery to repair the groin muscle problem he’s been battling much of the season. He’s expected to be placed on the injured reserve list next week.
The Bills host the Steelers tonight, and the Browns entertain the Ravens tomorrow. Hear both games on 99.3 The Lift.
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