This Week in Michigan Tech Athletics: February 17-23
Monday, February 17
• Joe Shawhan Hour, 10 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ
Tuesday, February 18
• Huskies Drive Time, 7:30-8 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ
Thursday, February 20
• Women's Basketball vs. Davenport, 5:30 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ
• Men's Basketball vs. Davenport, 7:30 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ
Saturday, February 22
• Nordic Skiing at NCAA Central Regional Championships (Ishpeming)
• Women's Basketball vs. Grand Valley State, 1 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ
• Men's Basketball vs. Grand Valley State, 3 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ
Sunday, February 23
• Nordic Skiing at NCAA Central Regional Championships (Ishpeming)
All times Eastern • Home events in bold
THIS WEEK'S PROMOS
Thursday Basketball
• Fan Appreciation Night (Specials at concessions)
• Rozsa Promo
• Koaches Kids
Saturday Basketball
• Senior Day
• Domino's Promo
• Dance Team
• Koaches Kids
HOCKEY
Tech swept Ferris State over the weekend with a 3-2 win Friday and 2-0 shutout Saturday. Keegan Ford, Raymond Brice, and Tommy Parrottino scored Friday, and Colin Swoyer scored both goals Saturday. Matt Jurusik stopped 31 shots Friday and a season-high 36 Saturday in his second shutout of the season. Tech is 18-14-3 overall and 13-11-2-0 in the WCHA and has the weekend off before wrapping up the regular season against Northern Michigan on February 28-29. The two teams will meet in Marquette on Friday and Houghton Saturday.
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Tech split its weekend on the road with a 79-70 loss at Ferris State Thursday and 75-61 win at Lake Superior State Saturday. Ellie Mackay led a balanced offensive attack with 16.5 points per game in the two contests. Hannah Hobson (13.5), Cassidy Trotter (12.5), and Abbie Botz also scored in double figures on the final weekend road trip. The Huskies (9-15, 7-10 GLIAC) host Davenport Thursday and Grand Valley State at the SDC Gym. Abbie Botz, Hannah Hobson, Ellie Welsh, and Michelle LaFave will be honored on Senior Day Saturday.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
The Huskies split their final full weekend on the road, falling 76-71 Thursday at Ferris State and bouncing back with a 69-63 victory at Lake Superior State Saturday. Kyle Monroe became Tech's all-time scoring leader Saturday, eclipsing the 2,360 point mark held by Larry Grimes since 1972. Monroe (23.5), Trent Bell (14.5), and Dawson Bilski (11) averaged double figures on the weekend. Tech is 17-8 overall and 11-6 in the GLIAC and hosts Davenport Thursday and Grand Valley State Saturday. Tommy Lucca, Kyle Monroe, and Ryan Schuller will be honored on Senior Day Saturday.
NORDIC SKIING
Tech hosted the CCSA Championships over the weekend at the Tech Trails. Amanda Kautzer had top-five finishes both days on the women's side, while Sarah Goble and Oda Hovland finished in the top 10 both days. Reid Goble, Patrick Acton, and Mitchell DeLong all had top 10 finishes both days on the men's side. The Huskies race next weekend at the NCAA Central Regional Championships at the Al Quaal Recreation Area in Ishpeming.
HUSKIES LEND A PAW
This year's community outreach initiative for Michigan Tech Athletics is the Huskies Lend a Paw to support Big Brothers Big Sisters - UP Kids. Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) seeks to change the lives of children facing adversity - for the better, forever. BBBS programs help children realize their full potential and build their futures by providing strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships.
For more information or a donation contact Maggie Munch BBBS Program Director at bbbs@upkids.com or 906-487-9855.
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