MTU Men’s Hoopsters Dump FSU; Play for GLIAC Lead Tomorrow – Friday Sports Wrap

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High School

In hockey last night…

Calumet shaded Kingsford 1-0. Ben Anderson scored the game’s only goal in the second period. Beau Jukuri earned the shutout in net, as the Copper Kings outshot the Flivvers 35-17. Hear the game replay here.

On tonight’s hockey schedule…

Jeffers skates at Gaylord.

In hockey tomorrow…

Jeffers wraps up its season at Alpena.

The U.P. JV hockey tournament will be staged this weekend at the SDC, with coverage on KBear 102.3.

In tomorrow’s semifinals, Houghton faces Calumet at 10, and Hancock takes on Marquette at noon.
On Sunday, the consolation match will begin at 9, with the title tilt at 11.

In boys basketball last night…

Calumet fell to Westwood 76-31.
L’Anse lost to West Iron County 59-51.
Chassell v Jeffers – no report.
Ewen-Trout Creek outscored Ontonagon 59-41.

In girls play last evening…

Houghton lost to Westwood 66-51.
Hancock downed Lake Linden-Hubbell 50-41.
Chassell got past Jeffers 33-28.
Ewen-Trout Creek defeated Ontonagon 55-32.
Forest Park fell to North Dickinson 43-28.

On tonight’s boys schedule…

Calumet hosts Gwinn. Coverage will begin around 7:00 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
Hancock welcomes Ironwood.
Chassell plays at Lake Linden-Hubbell.
L’Anse travels to Ewen-Trout Creek.
Forest Park plays at Bark River-Harris.

In girls play this evening…

Calumet tips off at West Iron County, with coverage on 99.1 WIKB.

In a girls-boys doubleheader…

Baraga plays at Dollar Bay-Tamarack City.

In boys action tomorrow…

Jeffers entertains Gwinn. Varsity tip-off is at 11:00.

Members of the Houghton swim team will take part in the U.P. Diving Finals today, and the Swim Finals tomorrow in Marquette.

College Basketball

The Michigan Tech women’s basketball team suffered a tough 70-67 loss to Ferris State last night. Isabella Lenz scored 22 for the Huskies.

The Tech men’s team upended the 20th-ranked Bulldogs 75-63. Ferris held Marcus Tomashek to just six points, but Adam Hobson came off the bench to score 16 for the Huskies, and Gabe Smith added 14.

Both Tech teams welcome Lake Superior State tomorrow – the women at noon, and the men at 2:00. Whichever team wins the men’s game will take over sole possession of first place in the GLIAC.

The Northern Michigan women’s team cruised past Lake Superior State 67-44. Sydney Whitehouse scored 17.

The Wildcats men’s team dropped an 80-74 overtime decision to the 15th-ranked Lakers. Dylan Kuehl scored 25.

Both Northern teams entertain Ferris State tomorrow.

College Hockey

The MTU hockey team skates at Augustana tonight and tomorrow.

Northern’s hockey team has the weekend off.

College Skiing

The Michigan Tech and Northern Michigan Nordic ski teams will be among those competing at the CCSA championships at the Tech Trails this weekend.

Great Lakes Hockey League

The Portage Lake Pioneers entertain the Sun Prairie Killer Bees tonight, and the Eagle River Falcons tomorrow. Both games begin at 7:30 at Dee Stadium.

The Calumet Wolverines host the Killer Bees tomorrow at 7:30 at the Colosseum.

NHL

The Red Wings are off until February 22nd, as the NHL continues its pause to allow players to compete in the 4 Nations Face-Off.

NBA

The Pistons visit the Spurs tonight. Coverage will begin at 8:05 on 99.3 The Lift.

NFL

The Jets confirmed yesterday that they are parting company with former Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

MLB

As Brewers pitchers and catchers opened spring training yesterday, Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy announced that Freddy Peralta will be the opening day starter when the regular season begins.

Local Sports Broadcasts

Tonight – Boys Basketball – Gwinn at Calumet – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
Tonight – Girls Basketball – Calumet at West Iron County – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
Tomorrow – JV Hockey Tourney – Houghton v Calumet – 9:40 broadcast on KBear 102.3.
Sunday – JV Hockey Tourney – consolation match at 9:00; championship game at 11:00 – both on KBear 102.3.
Monday – Girls Basketball – Hancock at Houghton – 6:15 broadcast on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
Monday – Boys Basketball – Bessemer at West Iron County – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
Tuesday – Girls Basketball – Jeffers at Calumet – 7:00 broadcast on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
Tuesday – Boys Basketball – Forest Park at Marquette – broadcast on 99.1 WIKB.
Wednesday – Hockey – Regional semifinals – Houghton v Hancock at 5:00; Calumet v Jeffers at 7:00 – both games on KBear 102.3.