Posted: Dec 15, 2019

This Week in Michigan Tech Athletics: December 16-22

Monday, December 16
• Joe Shawhan Hour, 10 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ

Tuesday, December 17
• Huskies Drive Time, 7:30-8 a.m. on Mix 93 WKMJ

Saturday, December 21
• Nordic Skiing hosts CXC Cup at Tech Trails (skate sprint)
• Men's Basketball vs. Algoma, 1 p.m. at SDC Gym on Mix 93 WKMJ

Sunday, December 22
• Nordic Skiing hosts CXC Cup at Tech Trails (classic)

All times Eastern • Home events in bold

HOCKEY
The Huskies tied and fell to No. 4 Clarkson at home. The two teams tied 2-2 Friday and the Golden Knights won 4-2 Saturday. Alex Smith and Greyson Reitmeier scored Friday, and Alec Broetzman potted both goals Saturday. Matt Jurusik registered 47 saves in the series. Tech is off until December 30-31 at the 55th annual Great Lakes Invitational. The Huskies play Michigan State in the semifinal. Michigan and Ferris State will play in the other semifinal game.

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Tech dominated Northern Michigan 68-28 Sunday at the SDC Gym, limiting the Wildcats to the fewest amount of points in the history of the all-time series that dates back to 1976. Cassidy Trotter scored 23 points and Abbie Botz was also in double figures with 13 while pulling down 13 rebounds. The Huskies are off until the New Year.

MEN'S BASKETBALL
The Huskies outscored NMU 42-33 in the second half Sunday but fell 64-61 after a three-pointer at the buzzer. Dawson Bilski (22), Owen White (13), and Tommy Lucca (10) scored in double figures for the Black and Gold. Tech hosts Algoma University in a non-conference game Saturday at 1 p.m. at the SDC Gym to wrap up the 2019 schedule.

NORDIC SKIING
The Huskies began their season at Al Quaal in Ishpeming over the weekend. Henriette Semb had a pair of top-three finishes for the women and Reid Goble had top-four finishes both days on the men's side. Tech will host the Pre-National CXC Cup on Saturday and Sunday at the Tech Trails. Saturday is the skate sprint and Sunday is the classic.

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.

Special Dates Supporting BBBS:
• Friday, October 25, 2019 - Soccer BBBS T-shirt Auction
• Friday, November 8, 2019 - Volleyball BBBS T-shirt Auction
• Thursday, December 5, 2019 - Men's and Women's Basketball BBBS T-shirt Auction
• Friday, January 10, 2020 - Hockey BBBS Jersey Auction

VOLUNTEER AT NORDIC SKIING EVENTS

Michigan Tech Athletics is looking for volunteers for Nordic ski events in 2019-20. A team of volunteers is instrumental in the success and experience of the student-athletes at the Tech Trails. Please click on the links if you're interested in any of the events/dates:

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