Briefs
NMU cagers split
MIDLAND — The Northern Michigan University men’s basketball team had its season-opening five-game winning streak end here Thursday as Northwood whipped the Wildcats 76-69.
Isaiah Johnson had 25 points for NMU and Naba Echols added 22.
The NMU women clipped Northwood 51-39 as Jessica Schultz scored 20 points.