NCAAMBB – Men’s College Basketball
Yesterday
Michigan 73, Ohio State 65
Boston College 63, Notre Dame 59
Michigan 73, Ohio St. 65 – Michigan snaps 5-game losing streak, beats Ohio State 73-65 in front of the Fab Five
Olivier Nkamhoua scored 20 points, Terrance Williams II added 18 points and Michigan beat Ohio State 73-65 in front of the Fab Five to snap a five-game losing streak. All five members of Michigan’s Fab Five attended a basketball game in Ann Arbor for the first time since they played there three-plus decades ago. Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Ray Jackson and Jimmy King sat together courtside, while coach Juwan Howard led the Wolverines. Rose said they were there to support Howard as a person coming off heart surgery and as a coach in a challenging season. Michigan closed the game on a 13-4 run over the final four minutes. Williams got a friendly bounce on a 3-pointer to give the Wolverines the lead, 63-61, for good with 3:37 left.
BC 63, ND 59 – Post scores 11 of 17 down stretch, leads Boston College over Notre Dame 63-59
Quinten Post scored 11 of his 17 points in the final five minutes to help Boston College hold off Notre Dame 63-59. The Eagles (11-6, 2-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) trailed 55-49 after Markus Burton made two free throws for the Fighting Irish (7-11, 2-5) with 5:12 remaining. Post took over, sandwiching 3-pointers around a jumper in a personal 8-0 run and Boston College led by two with 3:39 remaining. J.R. Konieczny made two free throws 29 seconds later to pull the Irish even. Neither team scored until Post hit his final 3-pointer with 50 seconds to go.
Tonight
Western Michigan at Akron, 7:00 p.m.
Central Michigan at Ohio, 7:00 p.m.
Ball State at Eastern Michigan, 7:00 p.m.
NCAAMBB – Michigan’s Fab Five reunites to support Howard, back at Crisler in 3 decades
Michigan’s Fab Five reunited and attended a basketball game on campus for the first time since they played three decades ago, watching the Wolverines beat Ohio State 73-65 on Monday. Chris Webber and Jalen Rose have had differences, including about the narratives of the NCAA scandal that led to the removal of two Final Four banners from the Crisler Center rafters. It drove the childhood friends and college teammates apart. Juwan Howard’s health scare motivated them to come together with Jimmy King and Ray Jackson to support Michigan’s embattled coach, four months after he had heart surgery.
NFL – National Football League Playoffs – Super Wild Card Round
Yesterday
Buffalo Bills 31, Pittsburgh Steelers 17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 32, Philadelphia Eagles 9
Bills 31, Steelers 17 – Josh Allen, Bills dispatch Steelers 31-17 in game delayed a day by snow. Chiefs up next
Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and scored on a franchise playoff-record 52-yard touchdown run, and the Buffalo Bills beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-17 in an AFC wild-card playoff game that was postponed a day because of a lake-effect blizzard. Allen threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Khalil Shakir with 6:27 remaining that restored a two-touchdown lead for Buffalo. The second-seeded Bills advance to host Patrick Mahomes and the No. 3 seed Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round on Sunday night. The Steelers’ season ended after they surged into the playoffs with wins in their final three games behind backup quarterback Mason Rudolph.
Bucs 32, Eagles 9 – Mayfield throws for 337 yards and 3 TDs to lead Buccaneers to 32-9 rout of Eagles
Baker Mayfield threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns to lead the resurgent Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a 32-9 wild-card playoff victory over Jalen Hurts and the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. The Bucs won for the sixth time in seven games to advance to a NFC divisional round matchup on the road next Sunday against the Detroit Lions. David Moore scored on a 44-yard reception in the first quarter. Rookie Trey Palmer broke the game open with a 56-yard catch-and-run for a TD that put the Bucs up 25-9 late in the third quarter.
NFL Divisional Round
Saturday
Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens, 4:30 p.m.
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 p.m.
Saturday
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Detroit Lions, 3:00 p.m.
Kansas City Chiefs at Buffalo Bills, 6:30 p.m.
NHL – National Hockey League
Tonight
San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
NBA – National Basketball Association
Last Night
Detroit Pistons 129, Washington Wizards 117
Cleveland Cavaliers 109, Chicago Bulls 91
Utah Jazz 132, Indiana Pacers 105
Pistons 129, Wizards 117 – Alec Burks comes off bench to score 34 to lead Pistons past the Wizards 129-117
Alec Burks came off the bench and matched his career-high 34 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 129-117 victory over the Washington Wizards Monday. Burks hits 8 of 12 shots from 3-point range in helping the Pistons snap a seven-game losing streak and win for only the fourth time this season. Jalen Duren had 20 points and 19 rebounds and Jaden Ivey had 24 points, seven rebounds, and six assists for Detroit. Tyus Jones had 22 points, seven assists, and six rebounds to lead Washington. Jordan Poole added 16 points and Deni Advija had 12.
Cavalier 132, Bulls 91 – Donovan Mitchell scores 34 points as Cavaliers pull away late to beat the Bulls 109-91
Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points, Jarrett Allen had 10 points and 14 rebounds for his ninth straight double-double, and the Cleveland Cavaliers pulled away late for a 109-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Caris LeVert added 16 points, seven rebounds and seven assists off the bench as the Cavaliers extended their longest winning streak of the season to five, despite blowing a 21-point lead in the second half. Coby White made two free throws early in the fourth quarter to put Chicago in front for the only time at 81-80, capping a 28-6 run that began after Cleveland went up 74-53 in the third. The Cavaliers immediately answered with 10 straight points, five by Mitchell on drives to the basket, and closed out the game on a 29-10 run.
Jazz 132, Pacers 105 – Markkanen and Sexton lead Jazz past banged-up Pacers 132-105 for 6th straight win
Lauri Markkanen had 32 points and 10 rebounds, Collin Sexton scored a season-high 30 and the Utah Jazz routed the Indiana Pacers 132-105 for their sixth straight victory. Keyonte George had 19 points and Jordan Clarkson added 17 for the Jazz, who shot 55.6% and led wire-to-wire for just the second time this season. Utah has won nine straight at home by an average of 16.8 points. Buddy Hield scored 14 points, but just two after the first quarter, and Andrew Nembhard also had 14 for Indiana. The Pacers played their fourth game without point guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is sidelined with a left hamstring injury.
NBA – Draymond Green returns to court against Grizzlies after ‘indefinite’ suspension
Golden State forward Draymond Green has returned to action after missing 16 games as part of a league suspension for striking Phoenix center Jusuf Nurkic in the face during a Dec. 12 game. Green didn’t start the game, but entered with 6:10 left in the first quarter. His appearance drew a hearty set of boos from the Memphis faithful. Monday’s appearance was Green’s first action since the December game.
NCAAFB – Jim Harbaugh interviews with Los Angeles Chargers about head coach opening
Jim Harbaugh has interviewed with the Los Angeles Chargers for their head coaching vacancy, a week after he led the University of Michigan to a national title. The Chargers announced Harbaugh’s interview on Monday without saying exactly when it took place. He is the eighth coaching candidate to interview with the Chargers, but his resume stands out from the rest. The 60-year-old Harbaugh has an 89-25 record in nine seasons coaching his alma mater. Before that, he went 44-19-1 in four seasons as San Francisco’s coach and took the 49ers to the Super Bowl after the 2012 season.
NCAAFB – Heisman winner Caleb Williams enters NFL draft as potential No. 1 pick
Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams has formally entered the NFL draft. The Heisman Trophy winner is leaving USC after two prolific seasons. Williams is widely considered the favorite to be the No. 1 selection in the draft, which begins April 25. The Chicago Bears currently hold the top pick. Williams passed for 10,082 yards with 93 touchdowns and 14 interceptions during three collegiate seasons at Oklahoma and USC. He became the Trojans’ eighth Heisman Trophy winner in 2022 after following coach Lincoln Riley from Norman to the West Coast.
MHSAA – Michigan High School Athletic Association
Last Night
Boys Basketball
Fennville at Michigan Lutheran, Cancelled
Countryside Academy at Kalamazoo Phoenix, Postponed
Berrien Springs 75, Dowagiac 32
Watervliet at Brandywine, Cancelled
Loy Norrix 69, Jackson 68 – OT
Centreville at Colon, Postponed
Girls Basketball
Buchanan at St. Joseph, Postponed
Dowagiac 48, Berrien Springs 45
Watervliet at Brandywine, Cancelled
Loy Norrix 50, Jackson 34
Constantine at Bronson, Postponed
Tonight
Boys Basketball
SMAC
Battle Creek Central at St. Joseph, 7:00 p.m.
Loy Norrix at Lakeshore, 7:00 p.m.
Gull Lake at Mattawan, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Central at Portage Central, 7:00 p.m.
BC Lakeview at Portage Northern, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Paw Paw at Edwardsburg, 7:15 p.m.
Vicksburg at Niles, 7:15 p.m.
Otsego at Sturgis, 7:15 p.m.
Plainwell at Three Rivers, 7:15 p.m.
SAC
Galesburg-Augusta at Allegan, 7:00 p.m.
Gobles at Coloma, 7:00 p.m.
Martin at Fennville, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Schoolcraft, 7:00 p.m.
Holland Black River at South Haven, 7:00 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bloomingdale at Bangor, 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence at Cassopolis, 7:30 p.m.
Centreville at Hartford, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Marcellus, 7:30 p.m.
Decatur at White Pigeon, Cancelled
Non-Conference
Our Lady of the Lake at Dowagiac, 7:15 p.m.
Buchanan at Eau Claire, 7:00 p.m.
New Buffalo at Bridgman, 7:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Parchment, 7:00 p.m.
Howardsville Christian at Mendon, 7:30 p.m.
Delton-Kellogg at Climax-Scotts, 7:30 p.m.
Muskegon WM Christian at Kal. Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Girls Basketball
SMAC
St. Joseph at Battle Creek Central, 7:00 p.m.
Lakeshore at Loy Norrix, 7:00 p.m.
Mattawan at Gull Lake, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Central at Kalamazoo Central, 7:00 p.m.
Portage Northern at BC Lakeview, 7:00 p.m.
Wolverine
Edwardsburg at Paw Paw, 7:15 p.m.
Niles at Vicksburg, 7:15 p.m.
Sturgis at Otsego, 7:15 p.m.
Three Rivers at Plainwell, 7:15 p.m.
SAC
Coloma at Galesburg-Augusta, 7:00 p.m.
Watervliet at Martin, 7:00 p.m.
Allegan at Gobles, 7:00 p.m.
Fennville at Holland Black River, 7:00 p.m.
South Haven at Saugatuck, 7:00 p.m.
Kalamazoo Hackett at Schoolcraft, 5:30 p.m.
Southwest 10
Bloomingdale at Bangor, 6:00 p.m.
Cassopolis at Lawrence, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Centreville, 7:30 p.m.
Comstock at Marcellus, 6:00 p.m.
White Pigeon at Decatur, 7:30 p.m.
Non-Conference
Bridgman at Michigan Lutheran, 7:30 p.m.
Dowagiac at Our Lady of the Lake, 6:00 p.m.
Berrien Springs at Parchment, 5:30 p.m.
Watervliet Grace Chr. at Kal. Homeschool, 6:00 p.m.
Mendon at Howardsville Christian, 7:00 p.m.
Kal. Christian at Muskegon WM Christian, 7:00 p.m.
MHSAA – High School Basketball AP Rankings
Girls Basketball
Division 1
1. West Bloomfield (3) (7-0) 73
2. Rockford (2) (9-0) 71
3. Detroit Renaissance (10-0) 65
4. East Kentwood (8-1) 52
5. Belleville (7-0) 50
6. Canton (8-0) 44
7. Lowell (7-1) 36
8. Macomb Dakota (9-1) 32
(tie) Byron Center (7-2) 32
10. Grand Haven (8-1) 25
Others receiving votes: DeWitt 23, Wayne Memorial 19, Holland West Ottawa 14, Saline 10, Lake Orion 8, Rochester Hills Stoney Creek 7, Hudsonville 7, Jackson Northwest 7, Midland Dow 6, Dexter 5, Portage Central 4, Fraser 3, Clarkston 3, Canton Salem 2, Battle Creek Central 1, Muskegon 1, Cadillac 1.
Division 2
1. Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard (2) (8-0) 70
(tie) Detroit Edison (2) (8-0) 70
3. Grand Rapids West Catholic (1) (7-1) 68
4. Goodrich (9-0) 57
5. Chelsea (7-2) 47
6. Detroit Country Day (8-3) 44
7. Lake Fenton (7-2) 41
8. Frankenmuth (5-2) 40
9. Orchard Lake. St. Mary (9-0) 30
10. Freeland (7-1) 28
Others receiving votes: Flint Powers 26, Lansing Catholic 18, Portland 14, Negaunee 11, Spring Lake 9, Warren Fitzgerald 9, Redford Westfield Prep 8, Alma 4, Ferndale 3, Standish-Sterling 1, Paw Paw 1.
Division 3
1. Brandywine (2) (7-0) 72
2. Ypsilanti Arbor Preparatory (3) (7-2) 70
3. Michigan Center (10-0) 58
4. Blissfield (6-1) 51
5. Ovid-Elsie (7-0) 44
6. Sanford-Meridian (5-0) 41
7. Lake City (7-2) 39
8. Manton (8-1) 37
9. Elk Rapids (8-1) 24
10. Evart (4-1) 23
(tie) Hemlock (5-2) 23
Others receiving votes: Harbor Beach 22, Kalamazoo Christian 20, Bath 19, Grass Lake 18, Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central 12, Bronson 7, Bark River-Harris 7, Jackson Lumen Christi 6, Harbor Springs 4, St. Charles 3, Morley-Stanwood 2, New Lothrop 1.
Division 4
1. Ishpeming (2) (6-0) 47
2. Colon (7-0) 39
3. Fowler (8-1) 37
4. Lake Linden-Hubbell (9-0) 32
(tie) St. Ignace LaSalle (8-1) 32
6. Lake Leelanau St. Mary (8-1) 22
7. Ironwood Luther L Wright (9-1) 17
(tie) Kingston (8-1) 17
9. Birmingham Roeper (7-0) 16
(tie) Mio Au Sable (8-0) 16
Others receiving votes: Maple City Glen Lake 14, Portland St. Patrick 12, Martin 11, Mendon 10, Baraga 10, Ewen-Trout Creek 7, Roeper 5, Mackinaw City 5, Morenci 3, Bay City All Saints 2, Clarkston Everest Catholic 2, Sterling Heights Parkway Christian 1.
Boys Basketball
Division 1
1. East Lansing (3) (9-0) 72
2. Detroit Cass Tech (9-0) 69
3. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (2) (8-1) 68
4. Muskegon (6-0) 56
5. North Farmington (9-0) 55
6. Grand Rapids Northview (6-0) 51
7. Detroit U-D Jesuit (9-2) 37
8. Dearborn (10-0) 33
9. Detroit Catholic Central (8-3) 31
10. Ann Arbor Huron (6-1) 25
Others receiving votes: Saginaw Heritage 20, Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice 19, Warren De La Salle 17, Saline 14, Zeeland West 8, Cadillac 7, Ypsilanti Lincoln 5, Kalamazoo Central 4, Okemos 3, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer 3, Canton 2, Traverse City West 1.
Division 2
1. Grand Rapids Christian (6) (7-0) 90
2. Warren Lincoln (7-1) 81
3. Benton Harbor (11-0) 75
4. Romulus Summit Academy (9-1) 69
5. Whitehall (10-0) 68
6. Flint Powers Catholic (9-1) 61
7. Adrian (8-1) 42
8. Yale (9-1) 38
9. Dundee (11-1) 34
10. Grand Rapids South Christian (7-3) 27
Others receiving votes: Saginaw Arthur Hill 26, Freeland 23, Kingsford 14, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 13, Tecumseh 13, Chelsea 10, Ferndale 8, Bay City John Glenn 8, Flat Rock 6, Pontiac Notre Dame Prep 6, Big Rapids 3, Standish Sterling Central 2, Muskegon Oakridge 2, Onsted 1.
Division 3
1. Riverview Gabriel Richard (4) (9-1) 74
2. Iron Mountain (1) (8-0) 68
3. Laingsburg (8-0) 63
4. McBain (7-1) 55
5. Menominee (8-1) 47
6. Brandywine (9-2) 44
7. Cass City (10-0) 43
8. Pewamo-Westphalia (8-1) 38
9. North Muskegon (9-0) 36
10. New Haven (9-2) 30
Others receiving votes: Jackson Lumen Christi 28, Chesaning 25, Charlevoix 22, Sanford-Meridian 13, Beal City 11, Centreville 3.
Division 4
1. Wyoming Tri-unity Christian (4) (8-1) 74
2. Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart (11-1) 64
3. Taylor Trillium Academy (1) (10-1) 57
(tie) Adrian Lenawee Christian (8-2) 57
5. St. Ignace (6-2) 55
6. Britton-Deerfield (11-1) 48
7. Allen Park Inter-City Baptist (7-1) 38
8. Maple City Glen Lake (6-2) 34
9. Munising (8-3) 29
10. Petersburg Summerfield (9-2) 28
Others receiving votes: Pickford 25, Dryden 19, Bellaire 14, Bellevue 10, Crystal Falls Forest Park 9, Norway 9, Saginaw Nouvel 6, Detroit University Prep Art & Design 6, Alanson-Littlefield 4, St. Joseph Our Lady of the Lake 4, Hillman 3, Lake Linden-Hubbell 3, Mackinaw City 2, Eben Junction Superior Central 1, Frankfort 1.
