UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Feb. 24, 2024) – Tanner Wiegerink tossed in 19 points as Hope outlasted Trine in overtime at Angola on Saturday night, 72-68, to win the MIAA men’s basketball championship tournament title game. The Flying Dutchmen take a 22-6 record into Monday afternoon’s NCAA championship tournament pairings announcement.
Jada Rhonehouse scored 15 points as visiting Trine upended Hope in the MIAA women’s basketball championship tournament title game on Saturday night at DeVos Fieldhouse, 63-59. The Flying Dutch take a 24-3 record into Monday afternoon’s NCAA championship tournament pairings announcement.
Grand Valley State swept a doubleheader from visiting Lake Superior State in a clash of Lakers at the Fieldhouse Arena in Allendale on Saturday afternoon. Rylie Bisballe had 22 points as the women won the opener, 100-48. Trevon Gunter came off of the bench to score 29 points as the men captured the nightcap, 93-75. GVSU’s teams are in Marquette for another twin bill against the Northern Michigan Wildcats on Thursday evening.
In state major-college basketball on Saturday, these results:
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Western Michigan 91, Buffalo 72
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Miami of Ohio 88, Central Michigan 60
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Eastern Michigan 58, Ball State 56
On Sunday afternoon, Purdue is at Michigan and Wright State is at Oakland.
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Alex DeBrincat had two goals with an assist as the Red Wings routed the visiting St. Louis Blues at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday afternoon, 6-1. Detroit plays the Blackhawks at the United Center in Chicago on Sunday evening, with coverage from Ken Kal and Paul Woods at 5:45 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC.
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Paolo Banchero’s 18-foot jumper with less than a second left broke a 109-109 tie as the visiting Orlando Magic defeated the Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday night, 112-109. Detroit faces the Knicks in New York on Monday evening.
The Chicago Bulls battle the Pelicans in New Orleans on Sunday night.
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Goals 13 seconds apart by Jonatan Berggren and Elmer Soderblom in the eighth minute of the second period sparked the Griffins to a 4-1 triumph over the visiting Texas Stars on Saturday night. Grand Rapids welcomes the Milwaukee Admirals to Van Andel Arena on Sunday evening.
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In spring training action on Saturday afternoon, these results:
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New York Yankees 22, Detroit Tigers 10
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Chicago Cubs 8, San Francisco Giants 4
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Chicago White Sox 8, Seattle Mariners 7
On Sunday afternoon, the Tigers take on the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte, with coverage from Dan Dickerson at 1 PM on 99 7/1450 WHTC; the Cubs meet San Diego; and the White Sox clash with Arizona.
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