NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
(7) Michigan State 73, Minnesota 51
Notre Dame 71, Georgia Tech 68
Western Michigan 74, Ball State 71
Miami-OH 89, Eastern Michigan 80
Buffalo 75, Central Michigan 69
MSU 73, Minnesota 51 – MSU tops Minnesota 73-51, wins 13 in row for 1st time since 2018-19 Final Four season
Tre Holloman scored all 12 of his points in the first half, Jaden Akins had 10 of his 12 after halftime and No. 7 Michigan State routed Minnesota 73-51 on Tuesday night. The Spartans have won 13 straight games for the first time since the 2018-19 season that ended with Hall of Fame coach Tom Izzo’s eighth and most recent Final Four appearance. The Golden Gophers had won three straight Big Ten games, including against then-No. 15 Oregon and then-No. 20 Michigan. Minnesota’s Dawson Garcia scored 21 points and didn’t get help.
ND 71, GT 68 – Burton scores 26 points and helps lead Notre Dame rally past Georgia Tech 71-68
Markus Burton scored 26 points and Notre Dame took the lead for good late and held off Georgia Tech 71-68 for a 71-68 win. Burton’s 3-pointer with 1:49 remaining gave Notre Dame the lead for good and was part of a 13-0 run that started with 5:23 left and ended with 18 seconds remaining. George’s jumpshot with 5:35 left gave the Yellow Jackets a 62-55 advantage but they failed to score until Lance Terry’s layup with 13 seconds remaining reduced their deficit to 68-64. Shrewsberry made 3 of 4 foul shots to seal it.
WMU 74, Ball St. 71 – Western Michigan wins 74-71 over Ball State
Javaughn Hannah’s 17 points helped Western Michigan defeat Ball State 74-71 on Tuesday night. Hannah shot 7 for 15, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc for the Broncos (6-14, 3-5 Mid-American Conference). Markhi Strickland went 7 of 12 from the field to add 17 points. Donovan Williams shot 6 for 10 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 16 points. Payton Sparks finished with 19 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks for the Cardinals (9-11, 3-5). Ball State also got 19 points, six rebounds and four assists from Jermahri Hill. Juan Sebastian Gorosito also recorded 10 points
M-OH 89, EMU 80 – Woolfolk’s 21 help Miami (Ohio) beat Eastern Michigan 89-80
Antwone Woolfolk scored 21 points as Miami (Ohio) beat Eastern Michigan 89-80 on Tuesday night. Woolfolk added 10 rebounds for the RedHawks (15-5, 7-1 Mid-American Conference). Peter Suder scored 16 points while going 5 of 10 from the floor, including 3 for 4 from 3-point range, and 3 for 5 from the line and added eight rebounds. Mekhi Cooper shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line to finish with 13 points. Christian Henry led the Eagles (10-10, 4-4) in scoring, finishing with 25 points, six assists and two steals. Eastern Michigan also got 15 points from Arne Osojnik. Jalen Terry also had 12 points.
Buffalo 75, CMU 69 – Sabol scores 24 in Buffalo’s 75-69 win against Central Michigan
Ryan Sabol’s 24 points helped Buffalo defeat Central Michigan 75-69 on Tuesday night. Sabol shot 8 for 15 (6 for 12 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free-throw line for the Bulls (7-13, 2-6 Mid-American Conference). Ben Michaels added 12 points while shooting 5 for 10, including 0 for 3 from beyond the arc while they also had six rebounds. Tyson Dunn finished 6 of 15 from the field to finish with 12 points. The Chippewas (9-11, 3-5) were led by Anthony Pritchard, who recorded 16 points, five assists and four steals. Jakobi Heady added 12 points and 11 rebounds for Central Michigan. Cayden Vasko also had 11 points and four assists.
NCAAWBB – Women’s College Basketball
Tonight
Buffalo at Western Michigan, 11:00 a.m.
Eastern Michigan at Kent State, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Northern Illinois, 7:00 p.m.
Michigan at Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 1
Blackhawks 4, Lightning 1 – Connor Bedard’s spectacular goal sparks Blackhawks to 4-1 win over Lightning
Connor Bedard scored from a seemingly impossible angle, Arvid Soderblom stopped 34 shots and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1. Landon Slaggert, Ryan Donato and Teuvo Teravainen also scored for Chicago, which won for just the third time in 18 games this season when trailing after the first period. Bedard sparked the Blackhawks on a power play midway through the second. He drifted to near the bottom of the right circle before firing a shot through a tiny window that got past goaltender Jonas Johansson and hit the left post for his 14th goal of the season.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Tonight
Detroit Pistons at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Boston Celtics, 7:30 p.m.
NFL – Lions agree to hire Broncos’ John Morton as OC and promote Kelvin Sheppard to DC
The Detroit Lions have agreed to hire Denver Broncos assistant John Morton as offensive coordinator and promote Kelvin Sheppard to defensive coordinator. That’s according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday night because the agreements had not been announced. Detroit became the third team since 2010 to have both coordinators become NFL head coaches in the same offseason. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson was hired by Chicago and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn left to lead the New York Jets.
NFL – Bears hire Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson
The Chicago Bears have hired Dennis Allen as defensive coordinator and Declan Doyle as offensive coordinator under new coach Ben Johnson. Chicago also is keeping Richard Hightower as special teams coordinator as it looks to rebound after going 5-12 this season. The addition of Allen, 52, puts a former head coach on Johnson’s first staff in his new position. While his two stints as a head coach in the NFL were unsuccessful, Allen is an experienced defensive coordinator. He had that role in New Orleans for six seasons, and his unit was ranked in the top 10 in the NFL in 2020 and 2021.
NFL – Ex-Bears coach Eberflus returns to Cowboys to run the defense
The Cowboys are hiring former Chicago Bears coach Matt Eberflus as defensive coordinator for his second stint on the Dallas staff. Eberflus returns to the Cowboys two months after the Bears fired him 12 games into his third season. The Cowboys also added special teams coordinator Nick Sorensen to new coach Brian Schottenheimer’s staff. The Bears hired Eberflus after his four-year stint as defensive coordinator in Indianapolis. He spent the previous seven seasons as linebackers coach in Dallas. Schottenheimer was hired last week to replace Mike McCarthy.
MLB – Cubs finalize trade with Astros for reliever Ryan Pressly
The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Juan Bello. Pressly likely slides into the closer’s role with Chicago, which is looking to go back to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. He had a 3.49 ERA in 59 appearances last year while serving as a setup man for Josh Hader. The 20-year-old Bello went 4-5 with a 3.21 ERA in 22 starts for Class A Myrtle Beach last year. The Cubs also signed Jon Berti to a one-year contract. The veteran infielder was sidelined for much of last season because of a left calf strain.
WNBA – Griner plans to sign with Atlanta, ending her 11-year run with Phoenix
Brittney Griner plans to sign with the Atlanta Dream, marking the end of her 11-year career with the Phoenix Mercury. Griner announced the move in a video posted to Instagram on Tuesday night. Her agent, Lindsay Kagawa Colas, confirmed to The Associated Press that the star center would sign a one-year deal with Atlanta. WNBA free agents can’t sign contracts until Feb. 1. Griner had spent her entire career with Phoenix since getting drafted No. 1 in 2013. The 34-year-old missed the 2022 season when she was detained for nearly 10 months in a Russian prison. She was freed in a prisoner swap.
MCCAA – Michigan Community College Athletic Association
Tonight
Women’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Marian University Ancilla, 5:30 p.m.
Southwestern Michigan College at Glen Oaks Community College, 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
Lake Michigan College at Marian University Ancilla, 7:30 p.m.
Southwestern Michigan College at Glen Oaks Community College, 7:30 p.m.
MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Non-Conference
St. Joseph 63, Niles 62
Lakeshore 66, Dowagiac 28
Paw Paw 47, Benton Harbor 42
BC St. Philip 68, Our Lady of the Lake 35
Edwardsburg 73, Brandywine 42
Watervliet 67, Howardsville Christian 55
Mendon 56, Eau Claire 47
Berrien Springs 59, Bridgman 46
Kalamazoo Phoenix 61, New Buffalo 53
Harper Creek 52, Mattawan 40
Otsego 68, Gull Lake 59
Marshall 65, Three Rivers 38
GR Covenant Christian 77, Kalamazoo Hackett 62
GR Sacred Heart 54, Martin 48
Schoolcraft 74, Williamston 49
SMAC
Battle Creek Lakeview 76, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 69
SAC
Kalamazoo Christian 54, Delton-Kellogg 51
Galesburg-Augusta 54, Lawton 42
Gobles 51, Constantine 37
Parchment 73, Allegan 47
Southwest 10
Centreville 72, Bloomingdale 47
Cassopolis 65, Decatur 23
Hartford 69, Bangor 37
Comstock 65, Lawrence 40
White Pigeon 72, Marcellus 60
Girls Basketball
Non-Conference
Niles 54, St. Joseph 51 – OT
Michigan Lutheran 35, Watervliet 32
Portage Central 51, Marshall 36
Sturgis 32, Buchanan 26
Edwardsburg 65, Quincy 38
Allegan 53, Dowagiac 42
Berrien Springs 40, Bridgman 25
Three Rivers 74, Portage Northern 40
Otsego 43, Gull Lake 28
Mattawan 47, Howardsville Christian 22
Paw Paw 68, Kalamazoo Central 37
Plainwell 56, Harper Creek 52
Fennville 41, GR Wellspring Prep 25
SMAC
Battle Creek Lakeview 61, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 28
SAC
Saugatuck 45, Constantine 40
Kalamazoo Christian 50, Martin 14
Lawton 63, Holland Black River 29
Parchment 61, Delton-Kellogg 30
Gobles 52, Schoolcraft 51
Southwest 10
Bangor 42, Hartford 31
Lawrence 50, Comstock 19
Cassopolis 42, Decatur 31
White Pigeon 41, Marcellus 20
Bloomingdale at Centreville, PPD
Tonight
Boys Basketball
River Valley at Colon, 7:00 p.m.
Saugatuck at Buchanan, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
Comstock at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Galesburg-Augusta at Kalamazoo Hackett, 6:30 p.m.
Wrestling
Vicksburg at St. Joseph, 5:00 p.m.
Competitive Cheerleading
Lakeshore Red and White Invite, 6:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Basketball AP Rankings
Boys Basketball
Division 1
1. Detroit U-D Jesuit (5) (14-1) 75 1
2. East Lansing (14-1) 68 2
3. Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice (14-1) 67 3
4. Rockford (13-1) 57 5
5. Muskegon (12-2) 53 6
6. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (8-6) 48 4
7. Detroit Cass Tech (12-1) 44 7
8. Wayne Memorial (10-2) 34 9
9. Ann Arbor Huron (10-3) 33 8
10. Grand Rapids Northview (11-3) 21 10
Others receiving votes: 11, Clarkston 7. 12, Lansing Waverly 6. 13, Birmingham Groves 6. 14, Warren Fitzgerald 6.
Division 2
1. Flint Powers Catholic (5) (13-0) 75 1
2. Romulus Summit Academy (13-2) 66 2
3. Hudsonville Unity Christian (13-1) 62 3
4. Detroit Old Redford (12-1) 55 4
5. Onsted (13-0) 53 5
6. Whitehall (11-2) 38 6
7. Warren Lincoln (10-4) 36 7
8. Yale (16-1) 24 NR
(tie) Bay City John Glenn (13-2) 24 8
10. Kingsford (10-2) 21 10
Others receiving votes: 11, Grand Rapids Covenant Christian 17. 12, Freeland 17. 13, Adrian 12. 14, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 9. 15, South Haven 9. 16, Grand Rapids Christian 7.
Division 3
1. Riverview Gabriel Richard (3) (13-2) 54 4
2. Maple City Glen Lake (1) (10-1) 53 2
3. Jackson Lumen Christi (14-1) 51 1
4. Harbor Beach (12-1) 45 3
5. Pewamo-Westphalia (11-2) 38 5
6. Grass Lake (13-0) 36 6
7. Millington (12-1) 31 9
8. McBain (11-1) 25 8
(tie) North Muskegon (12-0) 25 10
10. Iron Mountain (11-2) 20 NR
Others receiving votes: 11, Harbor Springs 17. 12, Pontiac A&T 12. 13, Beal City 7. 14, Bad Axe 6.
Division 4
1. Crystal Falls Forest Park (3) (13-1) 82 2
(tie) Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart (12-2) 82 1
3. Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (2) (10-2) 81 3
4. Allen Park Inter-City Baptist (12-2) 63 4
5. Petersburg Summerfield (13-0) 60 6
6. Adrian Lenawee Christian (12-2) 48 7
7. Fowler (1) (13-2) 46 5
8. Clarkston Everest Catholic (13-1) 39 NR
9. Bellaire (12-2) 35 8
10. Pickford (11-1) 20 NR
Others receiving votes: 11, Harbor Springs Harbor Light Christian 18. 12, Detroit University Prep Art & Design 17. 13, Onekama 14. 14, Lake Leelanau St Mary 7. 15, Battle Creek St. Philip 6. 16, Dollar Bay 6. 17, Kingston 6.
Girls Basketball
Division 1
1. Belleville (6) (12-0) 90 1
2. Rockford (14-1) 84 2
3. Grand Haven (11-1) 73 3
4. Detroit Renaissance (15-1) 71 4
5. Utica Ford (12-0) 70 5
6. Saginaw Heritage (11-2) 40 6
7. Midland (10-1) 39 T9
8. Utica Eisenhower (12-1) 35 8
9. Hartland (11-2) 30 NR
10. Temperance Bedford (9-1) 29 T9
Others receiving votes: 11, Orchard Lake. St. Mary 23. 12, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern 15. 13, South Lyon 9. 14, DeWitt 8. 15, Saline 7. 16, Wayne Memorial 7.
Division 2
1. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (4) (12-1) 72 1
2. Tecumseh (10-1) 70 2
3. Frankenmuth (1) (11-2) 65 4
4. Negaunee (14-0) 50 5
5. Grand Rapids West Catholic (12-1) 48 6
6. Parma Western (11-1) 44 8
7. Chelsea (10-1) 38 7
8. Detroit Edison (9-3) 34 3
9. Vicksburg (13-0) 26 NR
10. Freeland (9-2) 23 10
Others receiving votes: 11, Gladstone 17. 12, Detroit Country Day 9. 13, Armada 8. 14, Redford Westfield Prep 8. 15, Goodrich 7. 16, Adrian Madison 6.
Division 3
1. Brandywine (6) (13-0) 90 1
2. Monroe St. Mary Catholic (13-0) 77 2
3. Pewamo-Westphalia (12-0) 76 5
4. Blissfield (11-1) 65 3
5. Sandusky (12-0) 54 4
6. McBain (8-1) 53 6
7. Evart (11-1) 47 9
8. Grass Lake (10-3) 31 10
(tie) Oscoda (11-0) 31 8
10. Harbor Springs (10-2) 30 7
Others receiving votes: 11, Saugatuck 19. 12, New Lothrop 16. 13, Shelby 12. 14, Hemlock 10. 15, Cass City 7. 16, Ishpeming 6. 17, Sanford-Meridian 6.
Division 4
1. St. Ignace LaSalle (2) (12-1) 72 1
2. Kingston (1) (9-1) 60 3
3. Fowler (10-1) 58 5
4. Ewen-Trout Creek (1) (12-1) 56 2
5. Morenci (1) (12-0) 55 4
6. Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart (11-0) 47 8
7. Gaylord St. Mary (10-1) 43 T10
8. Munising (12-0) 42 6
9. Pittsford (13-0) 32 7
10. L’Anse (11-1) 18 T10
Others receiving votes: 11, Leland 16. 12, Lake Linden-Hubbell 7. 13, Concord 7. 14, Deckerville 6. 15, Clarkston Everest Catholic 6.
