Ruth Oppliger Assistant Coach | Northern Michigan University Athletics
Ruth Oppliger Assistant Coach | Northern Michigan University Athletics
Northern Michigan University (NMU) Athletics is gearing up for a busy week with several key matchups and events scheduled from February 13 to February 16, 2025.
On Thursday, the NMU women's basketball team will face Lake Superior State at 5:30 PM. In their last encounter, NMU dominated with a 75-37 victory, going on a remarkable 30-0 run and shooting over 50% from the floor. Later that evening at 7:30 PM, the men's basketball team will also take on Lake Superior State. Previously, the Lakers led throughout the game, defeating NMU with a score of 79-49.
Friday features the women's track and field team participating in the Mankato Indoor Challenge. The Wildcats are coming off a successful outing at the W-C-W Tri-Meet where they earned their second consecutive win. Additionally, the women's lacrosse team will have their home opener against Walsh at 5:00 PM under head coach Lindsey Majkrzak.
Saturday's schedule includes continued participation in the Mankato Indoor Challenge for track and field athletes. Both men's and women's Nordic ski teams will compete in the CCSA Conference Championships after claiming most podium spots in previous championships. Meanwhile, alpine skiing will be featured at USCSA Regionals hosted at Marquette Mountain where NMU hopes to replicate past successes.
Women's basketball takes on Ferris State at 1 PM after securing a notable victory against them last time by scoring over 30 points more than any opponent in recent years within GLIAC play. Following this matchup is men's basketball against #13 Ferris State; despite close play previously, NMU fell short as Ferris clinched an 85-79 win.
Sunday concludes with Nordic skiing continuing conference championship competition alongside alpine skiing regionals activities while women’s lacrosse faces UW-Stout later in day at home grounds.
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