Tech Men’s Hoops Upends D-1 UW-Green Bay – Thursday Sports Wrap

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High School

In high school boys basketball last night…

• Houghton shut down Ontonagon 75-36. Isaiah Lawson scored 16 for the Gremlins.
• L’Anse defeated Watersmeet 61-42. Freshman Sam Lee led the Purple Hornets with 25 points.

In girls action…

• L’Anse routed Watersmeet 82-20.

On the boys schedule tonight…

• Calumet plays at Hancock. The varsity game will begin at at 5:45 in the high school gym, with the JV at 7:15 in the Middle School gym. Coverage of the varsity contest will begin at 5:25 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Jeffers tips off at Lake Linden-Hubbell.

On the girls schedule…

• Houghton travels to Gladstone.
• Hancock welcomes Ishpeming. The JV contest will start at 5:45 in the Middle School gym, with the varsity at 7:15 in the High School gym. 
• Jeffers plays at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City.
• Baraga journeys to Stephenson.
• West Iron County entertains Escanaba, with the broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
• Forest Park visits Superior Central.

In girls-boys doubleheaders…

• Chassell hosts Ironwood.
• Ewen-Trout Creek plays at Ontonagon.

In hockey tonight…

• Jeffers skates at Kingsford.

College Basketball

The Michigan Tech men’s basketball team overcame a 10-point halftime deficit, and shaded Wisconsin-Green Bay 72-70 in an exhibition match yesterday. Phoenix head coach Doug Gottlieb didn’t show the Huskies much respect in a pregame press conference, disparaging Tech as “Nobody U.” Perhaps he feels differently after Marcus Tomashek scored 30 for the Huskies, including a late three-pointer and two free throws that sealed the win. Tomashek graduated from nearby Ashwaubenon High School.

NHL

The Red Wings flew past the Flyers 6-4 last night. Patrick Kane broke out of his slump with the game-winning goal, and also added an assist. J.T. Compher, Alex DeBrincat, Michael Rasmussen, Joe Veleno and Lucas Raymond also found the net. Alex Lyon returned after a nine-game absence, and made 15 saves.

Simon Edvinsson left the game early with an upper body injury. He’ll be evaluated today.

The Wings welcome the Canadiens tomorrow. Coverage will begin at 6:45 on 99.3 The Lift.

NBA

The Pistons will host the Jazz tonight.

NFL

In tonight’s NFL contest, the Broncos visit the Chargers. Coverage will begin at 7:30 on 99.3 The Lift.

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Yet another Detroit Lion has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Defensive end John Cominsky hasn’t played since tearing an ACL last summer. There was hope that he could return for some late games, but doctors now say that won’t happen.

Local Sports Broadcasts

• Tonight – Boys Basketball – Calumet at Hancock – 5:25 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Tonight – Girls Basketball – Escanaba at West Iron County – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
• Tomorrow – Hockey – Trenton at Calumet – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
• Tomorrow – Hockey – Hartland at Houghton – 6:40 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Tomorrow – Boys Basketball – Munising at Forest Park – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
• Saturday – Hockey – Trenton at Houghton – 12:40 broadcast on Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
• Saturday – Hockey – Hartland at Calumet – 5:10 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.

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