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College Volleyball
The Michigan Tech volleyball team split its two matches at the U.P. Open volleyball showcase in Marquette yesterday, defeating Minnesota Crookston 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-9), and falling to Hillsdale 3-2 25-23, 18-25, 15-25, 25-22, 7-15). Lindy Oujiri tallied 13 kills in the opening match, and 19 in the second. Tess Hayes had 22 assists in the opener, and 44 in the second. Alayna Corwin had 13 digs in the first contest, and 21 in the second.
Also at the U.P. Open, the host Northern Michigan volleyball team fell 3-1 to Northwood last night.
College Soccer
The Tech soccer team played to a 1-1 draw with Minnesota-Duluth yesterday. The Bulldogs scored early on a penalty kick. Brooke Green’s first goal as a Husky in the 66th minute forced the tie. Gracie VanLangevelde faced only two shots on goal.
The Northern Michigan women’s soccer team blanked Saint Cloud State 3-0 yesterday.
The NMU men’s soccer team hosts Quincy today.
MLB
The Tigers pounded out 18 hits, and pasted the White Sox 10-0 last night. Reese Olson turned in his finest start as a Tiger, scattering four hits over seven shutout innings. Miguel Cabrera had four hits, and moved past George Brett into 17th place on the MLB career hit list. Spencer Torkelson, Akil Baddoo and Kerry Carpenter each had three hits, and Andre Lipcius belted a home run in his major league debut.
The Tigers visit the White Sox again this afternoon. Tarik Skubal will start against Michael Kopech. Coverage will begin at 1:45 on 99.3 The Lift.
Detroit may have to finish the season without Riley Greene. Greene hurt his elbow while making a diving catch in Friday’s game. The resulting inflammation has sent him to the injured list. Tyler Nevin has been called up.
The Brewers built a big lead, and held off the Phillies 7-5 yesterday. Carlos Santana homered, and Andruw Monasterio had three hits.
The Brewers host the Phillies again today. Wade Miley will start against Ranger Suarez.
Colin Rea was called up from Nashville to start last night’s game. J.B. Bukauskas was sent down to make room.
The Cubs lost to the Reds again, so Milwaukee’s lead in the National League Central Division stands at four and a half games over Chicago, and six and a half over Cincinnati.
Trails Fest
At the Copper Harbor Trails Fest yesterday…
• In the Long XC Mountain Bike Race, Brian Matter from Prescott, Arizona, took the title, 46 seconds better than Matthew Fox, of Portola Valley, Utah. Chelsey Youngberg of Duluth was the fastest woman.
• In the Short XC Mountain Bike Race, Dennis Lappin from Milford, Michigan, cruised to an 82-second victory over Hancock’s Brendan Klynstra. Tiffany Kari Cizmas of Duluth finished third, with the fastest women’s time.
• In the Super Short XC, Colt Stensberg of Gwinn, competing in the youth age group, took first place. Ariana Wakeman of Chelsea, Michigan, placed second.
• In the downhill, Michael Noble of Gwinn nosed out Jacob Link of Duluth for the Open crown.
See full results here.
Today’s schedule includes the Mountain Bike Enduro, and the Trail Run.
High School Sports Broadcasts
- Thursday – Volleyball – Iron Mountain at Calumet – 6:10 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
- Friday, September 8th – Football – Houghton at Hancock – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
- Friday, September 8th – Football – Calumet at Negaunee – 6:40 pregame on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
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