UNDATED (WHTC-AM/FM, Jan. 11, 2026) – Hope College swept a pair of basketball games from the University of Olivet yesterday. At the Cutler Events Center, Parker Hovey scored 33 points, but the visiting Flying Dutchmen needed a Orion Yant layup with 42 seconds left to snap a 63-63 tie, going on to win, 67-65. At DeVos Fieldhouse, Anna Richards tallied 18 points as the Flying Dutch routed the visiting Comets in women’s play, 104-43. On Wednesday, Hope’s teams take on Adrian, with the men meeting in Holland, and the women clashing at the Merillat Center.
Grand Valley State swept a pair of basketball games from visiting Purdue Northwest at the Fieldhouse Arena yesterday. Paige VanStee tossed in 25 points with 11 rebounds, as the Lakers cruised in the women’s opener, 89-61. Ethan Alderink totaled 24 points as the men handled the visiting Pride in the nightcap, 76-54. GVSU’s teams host Davenport in Allendale on Thursday evening.
In state major-college basketball yesterday, these results:
- Wisconsin 91, Michigan 88
- Western Michigan 89, Eastern Michigan 62
- Central Michigan 87, Kent State 85
This afternoon, Cleveland State is at Detroit Mercy, and Wright State is at Oakland
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Alex DeBrincat had a goal and two assists, while John Gibson stopped 27 shots, as the Red Wings blanked the Canadiens in Montreal last night, 4-0. Detroit entertains the Carolina Hurricanes at Little Caesars Arena tomorrow evening, with broadcast time at 6:45 PM on WHTC Holland’s Cool FM.
Todd Bertuzzi had a goal and an assist, while Drew Commesso stopped 37 shots, as the Blackhawks shut out the Predators in Nashville last night, 3-0. Chicago welcomes the Edmonton Oilers to the United Center tomorrow evening.
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Kawhi Leonard had 26 points, and John Collins added 25, as the Los Angeles Clippers stifled the Pistons last night, 98-92. Detroit is home to the Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday evening.
Coby White tallied 22 points, while Ayo Dosunmu added 20 off of the bench, as the Bulls defeated the visiting Dallas Mavericks at the United Center last night, 125-107. Chicago takes on the Rockets in Houston on Tuesday evening.
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Caleb Williams’ 25-yard touchdown pass to DJ Moore with 1:15 left enabled the Bears to edge the visiting Green Bay Packers in NFL playoff action last night, 31-27. Chicago will host a NFC semifinal game at Soldier Field next weekend, with an opponent to be determined.
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RayJ Dennis had 26 points with 11 assists as the visiting College Park Skyhawks topped the Gold last night, 134-122. Grand Rapids faces the Wisconsin Herd in Van Andel Arena this afternoon.
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The Grand Rapids Rise has a Pro Volleyball Federation match in Atlanta versus the Vibe today.
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