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ICE HOCKEY

Anastos named hockey coach

Less than three weeks after the MSU hockey team’s season came to a close, MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis introduced former CCHA Commissioner Tom Anastos as the program’s new head coach Wednesday. Anastos, 47, served as commissioner of the CCHA for the past 13 years, played under former MSU hockey coach Ron Mason from 1981-85 and served as an assistant to Mason from 1990-92.

BASKETBALL

Going strong

Wichita, Kan.- With 15:41 left in the second half, senior guard Brittney Thomas capped a 9-2 run with a 3-pointer from the wing pushing the score to 46-32, giving the No.