Wildcat Football Team Loses At Saginaw Valley St.
October 08, 2016The Northern Michigan University football team was downed by Saginaw Valley State, 41-13, Saturday night at Wickes Stadium. Click the above headline to read the game's details.
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Girls Volleyball
Rudyard Outlasts Escanaba To Win Elks Invite, 2-0
October 08, 2016Ten teams from across the Upper Peninsula converged on the Escanaba High School Gym Saturday for the annual Elks Volleyball Invitational. In the end, it was an all Orange-and-black final as Rudyard topped Escanaba, 2-0. Click the above headline to see some of the scores, plus photos and videos from five different matches.
Football
RIVALRY WARFARE: Esky Slips Past Braves, 19-12
October 07, 2016The Escanaba Eskymos and Gladstone Braves played a defensive war Friday night, and the Eskymos escaped with a 19-12 victory at the Marble Field. Click the above headline to read game details, listen to highlights, and see photos and videos taken by Nate Bellville.
Football
Fast Start Leads Eskymo JV's Past Gladstone, 23-8
October 06, 2016The Escanaba Eskymos scored touchdowns on each of their first three possessions and then played defense in a 23-8 win over the Gladstone Braves in junior varsity football action Thursday. Click the above headline to read details, and to see photos and videos taken by Nate Bellville.
Football
Marquette Edges Escanaba In Frosh Football, 21-18
October 06, 2016The Escanaba Eskymos and Marquette Redmen played for the second time this season in freshmen football Thursday. After playing to a tie in the last meeting, the Redmen won this one, 21-18, in Escanaba. Click the above headline to see photos and videos taken by Nate Bellville.
Hockey
Sabres Blank Hurricanes In Hockeyville Marquette
October 04, 2016Nicolas Deslauriers and Sam Reinhart scored in the second period to back Robin Lehner's shutout as the Buffalo Sabres beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 Tuesday night at Marquette's Lakeview Arena. It was the Hockeyville USA game. Click the above headline to read game details, listen to coaches' post-game interviews, and to see photos taken by Justin Poquette.
Hockey
Hockeyville Game Brings National Attention To U.P.
October 04, 2016The Hockeyville USA game between the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes was a spectacle in of itself Tuesday night, bringing national attention to Marquette and the U.P. The game was broadcast live on NBC Sports, as well as on regional radio. Click the above headline to hear interviews with the NBCSN announcers, as well as the broadcasters of the Buffalo Sabres.
Hockey
GAME ON: Sabres, 'Canes Skate At Lakeview Arena
October 04, 2016The Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes skated at Lakeview Arena in Marquette Tuesday, ahead of tonight's NHL exhibition game. The game will be broadcast live on Magic 97 WGLQ and on 100.3 FM The Point. Click the above headline to see more photos taken by Ryan Beckman.
Girls Volleyball
Menominee Sweeps Gladstone In G.N.C. Volleyball
October 03, 2016The Menominee Maroons, dressed in pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month, swept a Great Northern Conference volleyball match from the Gladstone Braves, 3-0, Monday night. The scores were 25-20, 25-13, and 25-23. Click the above headline to see photos and video highlights.
Hockey
NMU Hockey Wins Tune-Up Game Over U-Victoria
October 02, 2016Eight different players had multi-point outings as the Northern Michigan hockey team dismantled the University of Victoria, 10-1, in its season-opening exhibition game Sunday night at the Berry Events Center. Click the above headline to read details. (NMU Sports Photo)
Hockey
Michigan Tech Hockey Swept After Late UMD Goal
October 02, 2016The Michigan Tech University hockey team lost to Minnesota-Duluth, 4-3, on Sunday, after the Bulldogs scored a late goal to break a tie. Tech also lost, 6-0, on Saturday. Click the above headline to read recaps of both games, courtesy of Michigan Tech Athletics. (MTU Photo)
Football
NMU Wildcats Run Wild In 54-14 Win Over Walsh
October 01, 2016The Northern Michigan football team raced out to a 30-0 lead in the first half and never looked back, upending Walsh, 54-14, Saturday afternoon at the Superior Dome. Five different Wildcats scored touchdowns in the victory. Click the above headline to read the details. (NMU Photo)
Football
Huskies Lose Heartbreaker On Homecoming, 17-16
October 01, 2016The Michigan Tech University football team built a ten-point lead on Homecoming Saturday afternoon, but in the end, the Huskies suffered a heartbreaking 17-16 loss to Saginaw Valley State at Sherman Field. Click the above headline to read all of the details from MTU Athletics.
Football
Maroons Slip Past Eskymos In Battle Of Unbeatens
September 30, 2016The Menominee Maroons solidified their hold on the top spot in the Great Northern Conference Friday night with a 28-14 win over the Escanaba Eskymos on Homecoming. Both teams entered the game with 5-0 records. Click the above headline for details, and photos by Susie Larson.
Football
Gladstone Defense Makes Statement In Sault, 34-6
September 30, 2016The Gladstone High School football team scored two early touchdowns and then the defense did the rest Friday night as the Braves whipped the Sault Ste. Marie Blue Devils, 34-6, on Blue Devil Homecoming. Click the above headline to see photos, videos, and listen to interviews.
Hockey
Lots Of Events Planned Before Hockeyville Contest
September 29, 2016Excitement is building for the NHL exhibition hockey game, set for next Tuesday between the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes at Marquette's Lakeview Arena. Northern Michigan University is helping with a bunch of weekend events. Click the above headline for details.
Girls Tennis
Negaunee Wins Division One Girls Tennis UP Title
September 29, 2016The Negaunee Miners protected their home court to win the MHSAA Upper Peninsula Division One championship Thursday afternoon. The Miners had 16 points, while Menominee and Kingsford tied for second with ten. Click the above headline for details.
Girls Tennis
Munising, Westwood Share D2 UP Girls Tennis Title
September 28, 2016The Munising Mustangs and Westwood Patriots finished tied for the MHSAA Division Two Upper Peninsula girls tennis championship on Wednesday in Iron Mountain. Both finished with 16 points, with West Iron County third with 14 points. Pictured: Munising's Marissa Ackerman won the #2 singles title, beating Weswtood's Marissa Carello in the final, 6-2, 6-0. (File photo)
Girls Volleyball
Northern Volleyball Rallies To Beat Michigan Tech
September 27, 2016The Northern Michigan University volleyball team rallied from two sets down to stun the Michigan Tech Huskies, 3-2, Tuesday night at Vandament Arena in Marquette. Northern won the fifth and final set, 15-12. Click the above headline to read the match details. (NMU Photo)
Girls Volleyball
Eskymos Beat Maroons In Another Five-Set Match
September 27, 2016The Escanaba High School girls volleyball team won another marathon match Tuesday night, rallying to beat the Menominee Maroons, 3-2. Escanaba has now won four matches in five sets this season. Click the above headline to see photos and videos, and to see all U.P. scores.
Hockey
Radio Results Network To Carry Hockeyville Game
September 27, 2016The Radio Results Network announced on Tuesday that it has been granted the rights to broadcast the NHL Hockeyville game between the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes from Marquette's Lakeview Arena next week. Click the above headline to read all of the details.
Girls Tennis
Menominee Sweeps Doubles To Top Gladstone, 5-3
September 26, 2016The Menominee Maroons won all four doubles matches to beat the Gladstone Braves, 5-3, on a cold, windy afternoon at Pfotenhauer Park. Click the above headline to read all of the scores.
Soccer
NMU Soccer Team Finishes Ohio Trip With 2-0 Win
September 25, 2016The Northern Michigan University men's soccer team won its third straight game on Sunday, beating the Findlay Oilers, 2-0, in Ohio. Click the above headline for details. (NMU photo)
Soccer
Husky Women's Soccer Battles National Champions
September 25, 2016The Michigan Tech soccer team gave the three time defending NCAA Division II National Champion all it could handle Sunday, but top ranked Grand Valley State was able to slip by 1-0 in a GLIAC match in Houghton. Click the above headline to read the details. (MTU Athletics Photo)
Football
Late Interceptions Cost BR-H Chance At Big Upset
September 24, 2016The Bark River-Harris Broncos had the state's #2-ranked Class D football team on the ropes Saturday in Lower Michigan, but a pair of interceptions in the final minutes led to a 20-8 win for the Climax-Scotts Panthers in Petoskey. Click the above headline to read the details.
Football
'Cats Survive Hail Mary In Homecoming Win, 29-24
September 24, 2016The Northern Michigan University football team held on for a 29-24 win over the Northwood Timberwolves Saturday on Homecoming at the Superior Dome. The 'Cats won when Northwood's Hail Mary pass was caught one yard away from the goal line as time ran out. Click the above headline to read the details.
Football
WILD, HAPPY HOMECOMING FOR GLADSTONE!
September 23, 2016the Gladstone High School football team rallied from a 31-8 deficit to stun the Marquette Redmen, 46-45, Friday night at the Marble Athletic Field. Click the above headline to see photos and videos taken by Nate Bellville, and listen to interviews and radio replays.
Girls Tennis
Wykons Emerge With G.N.C Tennis Championship
September 23, 2016The West Iron County girls tennis team edged three other squads to win the Great Northern Conference championship Friday in Escanaba and Gladstone. Click the above headline to see the team scores, and to see photos and videos from the #2 singles semifinal matches.
Girls Volleyball
Eskymos Roll Past Redettes For Volleyball Win, 3-1
September 22, 2016The Escanaba High School volleyball team dominated the first set of their match against the Marquette Redettes Thursday night, and then after Marquette tied the match, the Eskymos won the next two sets to post a 3-1 victory. Click the above headline to see photos and video highlights.
Girls Volleyball
Wildcat Volleyball Extends Winning Streak In Ohio
September 22, 2016The Northern Michigan volleyball team swept Cedarville Thursday evening to start its three-match Ohio trip and extend its winning streak to four games. Northern improved to 8-4 on the season with the win, 26-24, 25-22, and 25-13. Click the above headline for details. (NMU Photo)
