UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM) – Matt Prater’s 52-yard field goal with 1:35 left lifted the Lions past the Bears at Soldier Field yesterday, 27-24. While Chicago takes on the Eagles in Philadelphia next Sunday, Detroit entertains the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field for the annual Thanksgiving Day game this Thursday, with coverage beginning at 10:30 AM on 1450 WHTC and the New 99.7 FM.
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Nathan McKennon’s goal at the 2:55 mark of overtime enabled the visiting Colorado Avalanche to rally past the Red Wings last night, 4-3. Detroit is home to the Edmonton Oilers at Little Caesars Arena this Wednesday evening, with broadcast time at 6:40 PM on 1450 WHTC and the New 99.7 FM.
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Andre Drummond scored 20 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Pistons beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis last night, 100-97. Detroit hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena this evening,.
TJ Warren’s 27-point performance helped the Phoenix Suns get past the visiting Bulls last night, 113-105. Chicago faces the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center tomorrow evening.
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Jenn DeBoer tallied 17 points as Grand Valley State downed visiting Lewis at the Fieldhouse Arena yesterday, 66-52. The Lady Lakers battle Southern Indiana in a game at Louisville this coming Saturday.
In state major-college basketball yesterday: Michigan State 93, Stoney Brook 71; South Carolina 79, Western Michigan 66; and in overtime, Detroit 116, Houston Baptist 109. This evening, Michigan takes on Louisiana State at the Maui Invitational and Oakland travels to Syracuse.