SportsThe Soo Thunderbirds beat the Elliot Lake Wildcats 5-2 last night. Nathan Hebert and Matt Caruso each had a goal and an assist for the winners. Lake State lost to Arizona State 3-2 — James Roll and Owen Headrick tallied for the Lakers, who got two assists from Anthony Nellis. A split for Lake State basketball — the women fell against McKendree 51-40. April LaCross led the Lakers with nine points in the loss. The men won their game at the D2 Vegas Showdown against the Prairie Stars 76 to 63. The Lakers were led by Devin Daly’s 22 points and 13 rebounds. Lake State lost in three sets in women’s volleyball to Northern Michigan yesterday.