95.7 & 1400 WSJM Sports @wsjmsports wsjmsports.com Wednesday, January 31, 2018
NBA – National Basketball Association
Yesterday
Detroit Pistons 125, Cleveland Cavaliers 114
Pistons 125, Cavaliers 114 – Love breaks hand in Cavaliers’ 125-114 loss to Detroit
Andre Drummond had 21 points and 22 rebounds, and the short-handed Detroit Pistons beat Cleveland 125-114 on Tuesday night after the Cavaliers lost Kevin Love to a potentially season-altering hand injury. Love exited in the first quarter with a broken left hand, and the Pistons took advantage of his absence, snapping an eight-game losing streak despite a roster that was depleted by their blockbuster trade for Blake Griffin. Detroit gave up three players to get Griffin, and neither he nor the other two players the Pistons received in return were available against Cleveland. Drummond _ whose own status was in question because of an illness _ had a huge game, and Stanley Johnson added a career-high 26 points. Reggie Bullock added 22 points for the Pistons, and Anthony Tolliver scored 20. LeBron James scored 21 points for the Cavs, but Cleveland was listless early and outplayed late _ and the result felt secondary to Love’s health.
Tonight
Memphis Grizzlies at Indiana Pacers, 7:00 p.m.
Chicago Bulls at Portland Trailblazers, 10:00 p.m.
NBA – Drummond added to All-Star game in place of injured Wall
Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond has been added to the NBA All-Star Game, replacing injured Washington guard John Wall. The Pistons announced Drummond’s selection Tuesday night. Drummond is an All-Star for the second time. He also represented the Pistons in 2016. He entered Tuesday night’s game against Cleveland averaging 14.7 points and 15.1 rebounds. After Drummond was initially left out of this year’s All-Star game, he posted to his Twitter account: “Guess I gotta start doing back flips after every point I score to get attention around here!”
NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball
Last Night
Western Michigan 71, Eastern Michigan 57
Central Michigan 81, Northern Illinois 67
WMU 71, EMU 57 – Western Michigan dominates 2nd half, beats E. Michigan 71-57
Brandon Johnson had 14 points with Bryce Moore and Reggie Jones adding 11 apiece as Western Michigan dominated the second half for a 71-57 win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday night. Johnson was 6 of 11 from the floor while grabbing eight rebounds as Western Michigan (13-9, 5-4 Mid-American Conference) won at Eastern for the first time since 2011. Jones dished out three assists with two steals. Thomas Wilder added 10 points with four rebounds and four steals as the Broncos swiped the ball 11 times. Eastern Michigan held a 21-20 halftime advantage. James Thompson IV led Eastern Michigan with 24 points and 18 rebounds.
CMU 81, NIU 67 – Kozinski sparks Central Michigan by Northern Illinois 81-67
Josh Kozinski broke Central Michigan’s program record for career 3-pointers and scored a career-high 24 points to lead the Chippewas past Northern Illinois 81-67 on Tuesday night. Kozinski did all his damage from long range, knocking down a career-high eight in 15 attempts for Central Michigan (14-8, 3-6 Mid-American Conference). The Michigan native has 275 3-pointers, topping the mark of 271 set last season by Braylon Rayson. David DiLeo finished with 17 points and 11 rebounds for his second straight double-double and third of the season. Cecil Williams chipped in with 13 points and nine boards, while Luke Meyer scored 12. The Chippewas buried a season-high 17 3-pointers in 41 attempts (41.5 percent).
Tonight
Penn State at (5) Michigan State, 6:30 p.m. Superhits 103.7 Cosy-FM 5:30
NHL – National Hockey League
Last Night
Chicago Blackhawks 2, Nashville Predators 1
Blackhawks 2, Predators 1 – Forsberg, Hinostroza lead Blackhawks past Predators 2-1
Anton Forsberg made 42 saves, Vinnie Hinostroza had a goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 on Tuesday night. Last-place Chicago, which needs a big finish to get into the playoffs, returned from the All-Star break with its second straight win. David Kampf also scored for the Blackhawks. Kyle Turris had Nashville’s only goal and Juuse Saros made 29 saves. The Predators lost in regulation for the first time since Jan. 2. Kampf got the lead for the Blackhawks at 3:03 of the first.
Tonight
San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings, 8:00 p.m.
MSU – Nassar to face another sentence, victims in return to court
Sports doctor Larry Nassar’s return to court to face another prison sentence for molesting gymnasts could unfold much the same as a hearing last week in another Michigan county. Judge Janice Cunningham has set aside several days for roughly 60 people who want to confront Nassar or have their statement read in court. This time Nassar is to be confronted by gymnasts from an elite Michigan club run by an Olympic coach. Last week Nassar was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison. The hearing starting Wednesday in Eaton County centers on his assaults at Twistars, a Lansing-area gymnastics club that was run by 2012 Olympic coach John Geddert. Nassar admits penetrating three girls with his hands when he was supposed to be treating them for injuries.
MLB – MLB asks All-Star 11th start with runner on 2nd
A runner would be put on second base at the start of the 11th inning of the All-Star Game and each additional inning, according to the latest pace-of-game proposal by Major League Baseball. The experiment also would be used in the 10th inning of spring training games, according to the Jan. 9 proposal obtained by The Associated Press. Spring training games would be capped at 10 innings. Concerned about injuries in games that don’t count, the players’ association isn’t expected to oppose the concept. MLB isn’t considering using the rule in any games that count. Baseball experimented with the rule last year at the rookie level Gulf Coast and Arizona leagues.
Native Americans: Benching Wahoo step in right direction
Native American groups say they’ll continue to push for changes in sports imagery they see as racist after the Cleveland Indians decided to remove the Chief Wahoo logo from uniforms starting next year. Jacqueline Pata is the executive director of the National Congress of American Indians. She says the decision by the Indians and Major League Baseball may put some pressure on schools and sports teams that have been rejecting change. Mostly, she’s counting on growing public sentiment that names like the Braves, Indians, Chiefs, Blackhawks and Redskins are racist and dehumanizing. While Cleveland players won’t don Chief Wahoo, the red-faced cartoon with a big-toothed grin and feather headband won’t disappear from merchandise. The mascot has been a part of the team since 1947. Those who support the mascot say they’re disappointed Cleveland has bowed to political correctness.
NFL – Chiefs agree to trade Smith to Redskins
Two people with direct knowledge of the trade say the Kansas City Chiefs have agreed to deal quarterback Alex Smith to the Washington Redskins. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Tuesday night on condition of anonymity because the move can’t be completed until the start of the new league year in March. One person tells the AP the Redskins have agreed to a four-year extension with Smith, who had one year left on his contract. Smith, who turns 34 in May, spent the past five seasons with the Chiefs, leading them to the playoffs four times while throwing for 102 touchdowns and 33 interceptions. He carries a $17 million salary-cap hit for 2018. The trade spells the end of Kirk Cousins’ tumultuous tenure with the Redskins after back-to-back seasons on the franchise tag.
MCCAA – Junior College Basketball
Tonight
Women’s
Ancilla College at Lake Michigan College, 5:30 p.m. 95.7 & 1400 WSJM Sports
Men’s
Ancilla College at Lake Michigan College, 7:30 p.m. 95.7 & 1400 WSJM Sports
MHSAA – High School Sports
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Benton Harbor 88, South Bend Clay 58
- Benton Harbor took its undefeated record to South Bend last night and returned home still unbeaten as they defeated Clay 88-58. The Tigers opened the game on a 10-0 run. The Colonials crept to within two in the second quarter, but Benton Harbor steadily pulled away from there, taking a 15 point halftime lead. Carlos Johnson and Dennie Brown each scored 15 points for the Tigers. Clay also got 15 from Allan Prestly. With the win, Benton Harbor improves to 13-0 on the season. Clay falls to 1-13.
St. Joseph 37, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 34
- Despite being held scoreless in the second quarter and trailing by 5 heading into the final quarter. St. Joe improved to 10-1 with a 37-34 win at Kalamazoo Loy Norrix. Izak Ruddell scored 11 of his game high 14 points in the first quarter to lead the Bears.
Lakeshore 57, Gull Lake 38
- Lakeshore had three players in double figures in a 57-38 win over Gull Lake. Micah Seats had 16 points to lead the Lancers, scoring 13 in the third quarter. J.J. Bushu and Austin Kaiser each added 11 points.
Michigan Lutheran 52, Heritage Christian 26
- Nathan Brown had a game high 14 points while Kasen Kerns added 10 as Michigan Lutheran doubled up Kalamazoo Heritage Christian 52-26.
South Haven 61, Holland 48
- South Haven Rams ended a three-game losing skid, beating non-conference Holland 61 to 48. Senior forward Caleb Ford led all scorers with 16 points. Dutch forward RJ Smith had 15 in the losing cause. The Rams host Paw Paw this Friday night, and we’ll have that game on CoSY-FM, starting at 7:15 with the pre-game.
Lake Michigan Catholic 52, Lawrence 16
Battle Creek Central 43, Niles 38
Kalamazoo Central 52, Portage Central 50
Berrien Springs 71, Lawton 54
Harper Creek 47, Parchment 38
Kalamazoo Christian 64, Comstock 29
Saugatuck 50, Allegan 37
Otsego 82, Battle Creek Pennfield 68
Wyoming Potters House Christian 86, Howardsville Christian 63
Coldwater 49, Sturgis 43
Schoolcraft 70, Vicksburg 48
Brandywine 68, New Buffalo 60
Mendon 79, Hartford 62
Cassopolis 76, White Pigeon 47
Edwardsburg 72, Paw Paw 69
Girls Basketball
St. Joseph 62, Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 41
- St. Joe got a game high 23 points from Anna Fischer as the Lady Bears beat Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 62-41. Katie Algyre added 13 points as St. Joe improves to 12-2. Falon Williams had 14 to lead Loy Norrix.
Lakeshore 48, Gull Lake 45 – 2 OT
- Cassie Pallett’s three pointer with 2.7 seconds left was part of her game high 19 points and was the game winning shot as Lakeshore defeated Gull Lake in double overtime. Natalie Stampfly added 15 points for the Lancers.
Benton Harbor 39, Michigan Lutheran 36
- Benton Harbor picked up their 2nd win of the season while handing Michigan Lutheran their 2nd loss of the season with a 39-36 win. Shaliyah Perkins had 11 points to lead the Tigers, while Amesheonna Cannon added 10. Sarah Jackemeyer led all scorers with 15 points in the loss for Michigan Lutheran.
Dowagiac 51, Bridgman 38
- Amiyah Smith led Dowagiac with 19 points to lead the Chieftains to a 51-38 win over Bridgman. Kellyn Daly had 10. Lauren Keller had 12 to lead the Bees in the loss.
Berrien Springs 54, Watervliet 46
- Berrien Springs got 28 points from Kyrah Sanders in a 54-46 win over Watervliet. Hillary Dortch added 10 for the Shamrocks in the win. Ariana Rose had 19 points to lead Watervliet while Jaelyn Pitra scored 10.
Hartford 47, Mendon 27
- AJ Jackson had 17 points and 8 rebounds, leading Hartford to a 47-27 win over Mendon. Hartford is now 11-2.
Battle Creek Central 50, Niles 42
- Alycia Patterson’s game high 25 points was not enough as Niles fell to Battle Creek Central 50-42. Arieona Ware had 21 points in the win for the Bearcats.
Kalamazoo Hackett 54, South Haven 20
Edwardsburg 46, Buchanan 31
Comstock 57, Kalamazoo Christian 39
Allegan 49, Saugatuck 32
Schoolcraft 50, Vicksburg 30
Battle Creek Pennfield 48, Otsego 45
Portage Central 43, Kalamazoo Central 36
Harper Creek 52, Battle Creek Lakeview 46 – OT
Brandywine 59, New Buffalo 17
Decatur 42, Bangor 37
Centreville 57, Marcellus 35
Cassopolis 43, White Pigeon 30
Tonight
Wrestling
Niles at Lakeshore, 6:00 p.m.
St. Joseph Quad, 6:00 p.m. (St. Joe, Benton Harbor, Berrien Springs, Vicksburg)
