OT Wins for MTU, NMU Women’s Hoops – Friday Sports Wrap

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High School

On tonight’s hockey schedule…

Houghton welcomes Howell, with coverage at 6:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
Calumet opens its season at home against Novi, with coverage at 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3
Hancock entertains Traverse City Central.

On tomorrow’s hockey schedule…

Houghton hosts Traverse City Central, with coverage at 12:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
Calumet entertains Howell, with coverage at 6:40 on the voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
Jeffers welcomes Novi for a 1:00 game.

Forest Park’s fine volleyball season ended in a Division Four state semifinal last night, with a tight 3-2 loss to Fowler. The Trojans dropped the first two sets 24-26 and 28-30. Facing elimination, they rebounded to take the next two sets 25-20 and 25-19, but the comeback fell short with an 8-15 loss in the final set. Ava Fischer led Forest Park with 27 kills. The Trojans conclude their campaign with a record of 42-2. Fowler will face Mendon for the state championship tomorrow.

College Basketball

The Michigan Tech women’s basketball team used a late surge to defeat Minnesota Duluth 79-69 in overtime last night. Ella Mason led the Huskies with a career-best 22 points. Alyssa Wypych added 20.

MTU will host Saint Cloud State tonight at 5:30.

The NMU women’s team also used a strong overtime period to down Saint Cloud State 77-69 last evening. Jacy Weisbrod netted 22.

The Wildcats will welcome Minnesota Duluth tonight.

The Tech men’s team is at the Saint Louis County Classic. They’ll face host Minnesota Duluth tonight, and Saint Cloud State tomorrow afternoon.

Northern’s men’s team takes on Northern State tonight at Wisconsin Dells.

College Hockey

The Michigan Tech hockey team plays at Minnesota State tonight at 8:07 and tomorrow at 7:07.

The NMU hockey squad skates at Bemidji State tonight and tomorrow.

NHL

The Red Wings fell 5-0 to the Islanders last night. John Gibson took the loss in net.

The Wings host the Blue Jackets tomorrow. Coverage will begin at 12:45 on 99.3 the Lift.

NBA

The Pistons will visit the Bucks tomorrow.

Milwaukee is coming off a 123-114 overtime loss to the 76ers last night. Ryan Rollins led the Bucks with 32 points.

NFL

In last night’s NFL contest, the Texans stopped the Bills 23-19.

The Lions host the Giants in a 1:00 game Sunday on 99.3 The Lift.

The Packers entertain the Vikings in a 1:00 contest.

The Buccaneers visit the Rams in the Sunday night game, with coverage at 7:30 on 99.3 The Lift.

MLB

Former Tigers reliever Alex Lange has agreed to a one-year contract with the Royals. Detroit released him earlier this week.

Local Sports Broadcasts

Tonight – Hockey – Howell at Houghton – pregame around 6:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
Tonight – Hockey – Novi at Calumet – pregame around 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.
Tomorrow – Hockey – Traverse City Central at Houghton – pregame around 12:40 on the Voice of the Gremlins, 97.7 The Wolf.
Tomorrow – Hockey – Howell at Calumet – pregame around 6:40 on the Voice of the Copper Kings, KBear 102.3.