Tech Hoops Teams Sweep Northern – Monday Sports Wrap

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High School
In high school girls basketball tonight…
– Calumet tips off at Hancock. Our coverage will begin around 7:00 on KBear 102.3 and KBear102.com.
– Houghton plays at L’Anse
– Dollar Bay-Tamarack City visits Jeffers.
– Baraga travels to Chassell.

In boys action this evening…
– Dollar Bay-Tamarack City welcomes Bessemer for a game that was rescheduled from January 19th.

Finlandia
The Finlandia University men’s men’s basketball team fell 80-72 at Crown College yesterday. Brandon Robinette led the Lions with 17 points, and Myles Ellington chipped in 16.

MTU/NMU
Both Michigan Tech basketball teams recorded wins over rival Northern Michigan University yesterday.

The women’s team got off to a strong start, and defeated the Wildcats 61-54. Elizabeth Kelliher led a balanced Huskies attack with 15 points.

The men’s team also got off to a fast start, on the way to a 77-66 victory. Kyle Monroe scored 31 for the Huskies.

NBA
The Detroit Pistons’ losing streak reached eight last night, with a 121-104 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game was tied early in the fourth quarter, before Cleveland pulled away. The Pistons face the Cavaliers again tomorrow night in Detroit. Tip-off is at 8:00 on 99.3 The Lift.

NHL
The Detroit Red Wings return to action Wednesday at home against the San Jose Sharks. Pregame coverage will begin at 7:40 on 99.3 The Lift.

The Pacific Division defeated the Atlantic Division in the championship game of the NHL All-Star event yesterday. Detroit Red Wing Mike Green scored both Atlantic goals.

NFL
At the NFL Pro Bowl yesterday, the AFC overcame a 17-point deficit, and edged the NFC 24-23.

Our Finlandia University athletics coverage continues Saturday, when the men’s hockey team entertains Saint Scholastica. Our broadcast will begin at 6:40 on 99.3 The Lift and TheLift.com.

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