NCAAWBB – Women’s College Basketball
Last Night
(8) Notre Dame 79, (2) UConn 68
Notre Dame Triumphs with 79-68 Victory Over UConn
Hannah Hidalgo shone brightly for No. 8 Notre Dame, scoring 29 points and securing 10 rebounds along with eight assists, as the Fighting Irish emerged victorious against the second-ranked UConn, marking the Huskies’ first defeat of the season. Olivia Miles, despite battling an early ankle injury, contributed 16 points while Liatu King matched her scoring effort for Notre Dame (8-2). On the opposing side, Paige Bueckers was the standout for UConn (8-1), leading her team with 25 points, while Sarah Strong added 14. Notre Dame’s defense proved effective, limiting UConn to a mere 3-of-16 from three-point range, compared to their own impressive 10-for-18 performance from beyond the arc.
Upcoming Matches
- Saturday: Detroit Mercy at (20) Michigan, 3:00 p.m.
- Sunday: (21) Iowa at (17) Michigan State, 12:00 p.m.; Central Michigan at Dayton, 1:00 p.m.; Eastern Michigan at (8) Notre Dame, 2:00 p.m. (Live coverage on Sports Radio 96.1 WSBT at 1:45 p.m.)
NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball
Tonight: Western Michigan at St. Thomas Minnesota, 9:00 p.m.
Upcoming Matches
- Saturday: Central Michigan at Valparaiso, 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday: Western Michigan at North Dakota State, 2:00 p.m.; Purdue-Fort Wayne at Eastern Michigan, 2:00 p.m.
NFL – National Football League – Week 15
Last Night:
Los Angeles Rams 12, San Francisco 49ers 6
Sloppy Game Sees Rams Edge 49ers
In a tough matchup, the Los Angeles Rams secured a 12-6 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, thanks to four field goals from Joshua Karty. This win came a week after the Rams had clinched a thrilling 44-42 shootout against the Buffalo Bills. The Rams moved closer to first place in the NFC West, while the 49ers struggled, falling behind in playoff contention.
Upcoming Matches
- Sunday: Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos, 4:25 p.m. (Live on 99.9 WQLQ at 3:30); Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions, 4:25 p.m. (Rock 107 WIRX at 3:20).
- Monday: Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings, 8:00 p.m. (Quality Rock 94.3 WZOC at 6:00).
NFL Highlights
The NFC-leading Detroit Lions will face off against the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills in an exciting potential Super Bowl preview, with both teams performing strongly this season. The Lions have achieved a record-breaking 11 consecutive wins, while the Bills look to bounce back after a recent loss.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings, currently on a six-game winning streak, are poised to tackle the struggling Chicago Bears, who have not secured a victory in their last seven games.
NCAAFB – College Football
Saturday: Navy vs. (22) Army, 3:00 p.m. (Northwest Stadium, Landover Maryland); South Alabama vs. Western Michigan, 9:00 p.m. (IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl, Montgomery Alabama).
NCAAFB – Bill Belichick’s New Chapter
New North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick expressed enthusiasm for stepping into college coaching after a successful career with the New England Patriots. His five-year contract includes a substantial financial package and a commitment to revitalizing the Tar Heels program.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night:
Boston Celtics 123, Detroit Pistons 99
Celtics Dominate the Pistons
The Boston Celtics clinched their 20th win of the season with a strong second half, driven by Payton Pritchard’s impressive 27 points. The Celtics saw contributions from Derrick White and showcased their three-point shooting skills, connecting on 20 shots from long range.
Upcoming Matches
- Tonight: Indiana Pacers at Philadelphia 76ers, 7:00 p.m.; Charlotte Hornets at Chicago Bulls, 8:00 p.m.
- Sunday: New Orleans at Indiana, 5:00 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night:
Philadelphia Flyers 4, Detroit Red Wings 1
Flyers Shine as Laughton scores Four
Scott Laughton scored a career-high four goals, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 victory against the Detroit Red Wings. Laughton’s performance marked a significant turnaround after a lengthy scoring drought.
Upcoming Matches
- Saturday: Chicago at New Jersey, 1:00 p.m.; Toronto at Detroit, 7:00 p.m.
- Sunday: NY Islanders at Chicago, 3:00 p.m.
AHL – American Hockey League
Tonight: Chicago at Texas, 8:00 p.m.; Grand Rapids at Colorado, 9:05 p.m.
ECHL – ECHL Hockey League
Tonight: Allen at Indy, 7:00 p.m.; Toledo at Iowa, 8:00 p.m.; Ft. Wayne at Bloomington, 8:00 p.m.
NBAGL – NBA G-League
Tonight: Indiana at Grand Rapids, 7:00 p.m.; Motor City at Iowa, 7:30 p.m.; Sioux Falls at Windy City, 8:00 p.m.
MCCAA – Michigan Community College Athletic Association
Upcoming Matches on Saturday:
Women’s Basketball: Lake Michigan College at Delta College, 1:00 p.m.
Men’s Basketball: Lake Michigan College at Delta College, 3:00 p.m.
MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association
Last Night:
Boys Basketball:
SMAC: Portage Northern at Lakeshore, Canceled; Mattawan at St. Joseph, Canceled; Gull Lake at Battle Creek Central, Canceled; Portage Central at Battle Creek Lakeview, Canceled.
Girls Basketball:
BCS: New Buffalo 28, Howardsville Christian 26 – OT
Tonight’s Schedule:
- Boys Basketball: Gull Lake at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.; Otsego at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.; Sturgis at Niles, 7:15 p.m.; Vicksburg at Three Rivers, 7:15 p.m.; Plainwell at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
- Girls Basketball: SMAC: Mattawan at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.; Lakeshore at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.; Battle Creek Lakeview at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.; Kalamazoo Central at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.; Battle Creek Central at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
