Carlos Zambrano said at the Cubs Convention that he would defer to Ted Lilly as the Opening Day starter after failing to get the victory in his last three opportunities. But Zambrano said Thursday he was “just playing” and looks forward to starting March 31 against Milwaukee at Wrigley Field.
BULLS 99, MIAMI 92
Kirk Hinrich scored 24 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 99-92 victory over Miami on Thursday night and send the Heat to their 24th loss in 25 games.
Blackhawks 6, NASHVILLE 1
Jonathan Toews scored a pair of goals and assisted on another and the Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 6-1 on Thursday night.
wolves 3, MILWAUKEE 2
The Fire has signed Andy Herron, a 29-year-old forward who most recently played for Costa Rica’s Puntarenas FC and the Columbus Crew.
WRIGHT STATE 55, LOYOLA 51
Leon Young came off the bench to led Loyola with 13 points Thursday in their road loss to Wright State.
Detroit 68, UIC 60
Jon Goode scored all of his 22 points in the second half to help Detroit break a three-game losing streak with a 68-60 victory over Illinois-Chicago on Thursday night. Robert Kreps and Jermaine Dailey each had 15 points to lead the Flames.
Oral Roberts 76, Western Illinois 71
David Jackson was the only Western Illinois player in double figures Thursday as Oral Roberts handed the Leathernecks a home loss at Western Hall in Macomb.
EASTERN ILLINOIS 90, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE 70
