KFIZ Sports Scoreboard : 2/24/2021

High School Sports – Tuesday’s Results: 

Girls Swimming: 

Fond du Lac 131, Oshkosh North/Lourdes 48

Men’s College Volleyball: 

NACC: 

Marian 3, Concordia-Wisconsin 0 (25-23, 28-26, 25-16)

NBA:
Milwaukee 139, Minnesota 112

–Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points to lead the Bucks past the Timberwolves at home. Milwaukee is back in action Thursday against New Orleans

Men’s College Basketball: 

Big Ten: 

Michigan State 81, #5 Illinois 72

–Aaron Henry scored 20 points to lead the Spartans to a win over the fifth-ranked Illini

Penn State 86, Nebraska 83

NHL:
Chicago 6, Columbus 5 (Shootout)

Nashville 2, Detroit 0

Sports Headlines: 

>>Former Badgers WR Cephus Files Federal Lawsuit Against University

(Madison, WI)  —  Former Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Quintez Cephus is suing the university saying he was used as a scapegoat two-and-a-half years ago.  Cephus is seeking damages for the violation of his due process rights, violations of Title Nine provisions, and breach of contract.  Cephus was suspended from the football team in August 2018, then expelled from the University of Wisconsin-Madison after his arrest on sexual assault charges.  When a jury acquitted the athlete, he was reinstated.  His attorney in the federal suit says NFL agents and draft analysts believe Cephus would have been drafted earlier than the fifth round – meaning more money – if he hadn’t been expelled.

>>La Crosse Center Ready To Welcome 2021 High School Basketball State Tournaments

(La Crosse, WI)  —  The finishing touches have been put on the La Crosse Center lobby, box office, conference rooms, and arena – and now it’s time for high school basketball.  Starting with the girls’ state tournament today (Wednesday), the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association is descending on La Crosse.  A maximum of one-thousand fans will be allowed inside for the three days of tournament play.  Masks are required and social distancing measures will be enforced.  Local businesses are looking forward to hundreds of out-of-town visitors.  The boys’ state tournament will be played at the La Crosse Center the following weekend.

>>North Carolina Basketball Fills Open Date With Marquette

(Chapel Hill, NC)  —  The North Carolina Tarheels (14-and-7) basketball program didn’t want an open date.  Coach Roy Williams wanted to play.  When Boston College said it was going to have to postpone its game against the perennial power, Marquette was contacted and the Golden Eagles will hit the court in the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill.  Marquette (10-and-12)  is a solid underdog in the road game tipping off tonight (Wednesday) at 6:00 p-m.  The 14-and-7 Tarheels are undefeated in eight games on their home court.  The last time the two teams met was almost 10 years ago in March 2011 – with North Carolina whipping Marquette 81-63 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament.

>>Packers QB To Guest Host Jeopardy! For Two Weeks

(Green Bay, WI)  —  Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ time as a guest host of the Jeopardy! Game Show starts April 5th.  He’s one of several high-profile hosts the producers are using after the death of legendary host Alex Trebek in November.  Rodgers is following Katie Couric and Doctor Oz on the show.  The NFL Most Valuable Player actually taped his 10 episodes over a two-day period last month.  Rodgers actually won “Celebrity Jeopardy!” as a contestant five years ago.