UNDATED (WHTC) – Harrison Blackledge scored 21 points as Hope College downed the visiting Adrian Bulldogs last night, 75-65. The Flying Dutchmen take on the Hornets in Kalamazoo on Saturday, with broadcast time at 2:40 PM on the Lakeshore’s 92.7 The Van.
Tyra Smith led a balanced attack with 14 points as Hope College defeated the Trine Thunder in Angola, Indiana last night, 76-65. The Flying Dutch battle the Lady Bulldogs in Adrian on Saturday afternoon.
Grand Valley State’s women and men welcome the Wayne State Warriors to the Fieldhouse Arena in Allendale for basketball action this evening.
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Frans Nielsen tallied in the third round of the shootout to enable the Red Wings to outlast the visiting Boston Bruins last night, 6-5. Detroit skates in Buffalo against the Sabres tomorrow evening.
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Reggie Jackson’s 26 points helped the Pistons beat the visiting Atlanta Hawks last night, 118-95. Detroit is home to the Washington Wizards at the Palace of Auburn Hills on Saturday evening.
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Martin Frk’s goal 1:34 into overtime gave the Griffins a 3-2 victory in Des Moines versus the Iowa Wild last night. Grand Rapids welcomes the Chicago Wolves to Van Andel Arena tomorrow evening.
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Axel Toupane led eight Raptors 905 scorers in double figures with 23 points as the hosts of the annual NBA D-League Showcase beat the visiting Drive yesterday afternoon, 135-122. Grand Rapids meets the Long Island Nets at this festival of minor-league basketball in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga on Saturday evening.