UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Dec. 7, 2025) – Parker Hovey capped a 21-point performance by sinking two free throws with 10 seconds left, as Hope rallied past Ohio Wesleyan in Delaware yesterday, 60-59. The Flying Dutchmen host Wisconsin-Platteville at DeVos Fieldhouse in Holland next Saturday afternoon.
Leah Richards tossed in 15 points as Hope’s women cruised past the Belles of St. Mary’s in South Bend yesterday, 92-45. The Flying Dutch are in Kalamazoo for a game against the Hornets next Saturday afternoon.
Grand Valley State split a basketball doubleheader with visiting Saginaw Valley State in Allendale yesterday. Paige VanStee’s 18 points led the Laker women to victory in the opener, 92-45. Marquese Josephs and Triston Nichols each had 17 points, with Josephs’ free throw 10 seconds from time giving the Cardinals the decision in the nightcap, 81-80. GVSU’s women are home to Quincy at the Fieldhouse Arena next Saturday afternoon, while the men return to action on Wednesday, December 17, entertaining Malone.
In state major-college basketball yesterday, these results:
- Duke 66, Michigan State 60
- Michigan 101, Rutgers 60
- Western Michigan 83, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville 73
- Detroit Mercy 71, Cleveland State 59
- Oakland 98, Toledo 97
Today, Central Michigan is at St. Louis.
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Patrick Kane’s goal with 2:29 left snapped a 3-3 tie, propelling the Red Wings past the Kraken in Seattle last night, 4-3. Detroit skates in Vancouver against the Canucks tomorrow evening, with broadcast time at 9:45 PM on WHTC Holland’s Cool FM.
Brandt Clarke scored twice, while Darcy Kuemper stopped 23 shots, as the Kings crowned the visiting Blackhawks in Los Angeles last night, 6-0. Chicago is in Anaheim for a clash against the Ducks this evening.
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Cade Cunningham tallied 23 points and dished out a dozen assists, as the Pistons topped the visiting Milwaukee Bucks last night, 124-112. Detroit is off until the Atlanta Hawks come to Little Caesars Arena on Friday evening.
The Bulls welcome the Golden State Warriors to the United Center in Chicago tonight.
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The Chicago Bears battle the Packers in Green Bay this afternoon.
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At the Mid-American Conference football championship game in Detroit’s Ford Field yesterday, Western Michigan defeated Miami of Ohio, 23-13. The Broncos, Central Michigan and Michigan should learn which bowl games they will be playing in today.
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Michael Brandsegg-Nyland’s goal 9:30 into the third period snapped a 2-2 tie, enabling the visiting Grand Rapids Griffins to edge the Marlies in Toronto yesterday, 3-2. The two teams have a rematch at the Coca-Cola Coliseum in the Canadian National Exhibition grounds this afternoon.
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