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The return of Connor Stalions; local legend hired as defensive coordinator by Mumford HS
You know if he just stood on the sidelines and didn't interact with the coaching staff as alleged on his day off he would have once again manifestly skirted a rule as when he used his friends, not coaches, to gather input on future opponents. Can't the NCAA just say...
Tight Ends Preview: Group of Players to Contribute at Tight End
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Central Michigan Tight Ends/Tackles Coach Brandon Torey has seven players at tight end who are all competing for playing time. Each player brings different skills and talents to the position. Returnees include DeCorion Temple, Nathan VanTimmeren, and Jacob Kaminski, who all saw action last year. Alec Palella...
Special Teams Preview: Multiple Players Return to Bolster Chippewa Special Teams in 2024
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Central Michigan Special Teams Coordinator Keith Murphy has most players returning to his unit that made key contributions to the program last year on special teams. The seven returnees include two-time All-Mid-American Conference kickoff returner Marion Lukes, placekicker Tristan Mattson, All-MAC long snapper Ben Pratt, punt returner...
ADT Claims Sixth-Straight Gold Bid at NCA Camp
PORT HURON, Mich. – The Alma College dance team wrapped up their 2024 NDA College Camp Thursday, August 8th, in Port Huron, Michigan. The camp began on August 6th as Team 9 looked to build on the success of the record-breaking season this prior April. The Scots came away from camp as the Best All Around team, Most Collegiate, Most Spirited, DIII/DII Team Dance winners, Overall Game Day Run Off winners and for the sixth straight year, a Gold Bid to the 2025 NDA College Nationals competition as a team. At NDA camps, only one team is awarded a Gold…
2024-25 Mid-American Women’s Basketball Schedule Announced
CLEVELAND — The Mid-American Conference (MAC) announced its 2025 Women's Basketball schedule Wednesday morning. Central Michigan opens the league schedule New Year's Day 2025 at Buffalo. The Chippewas (6-22, 4-14 MAC in 2023-24) open with their first two MAC contests on the road with a visit to Ball State...
Kentucky downs Central Michigan in season opener
Kentucky women's soccer (1-0-0) started 2024 off on the right foot defeating Central Michigan (0-1-0) on Thursday night 2-0 at the Bell. It marks the third straight season head coach Troy Fabiano has earned a season-opening win since taking the job in 2022. Freshmen Sydni Fink and Alexis Tylenda were...
Field Hockey Announces 2024 Promotional Schedule
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Central Michigan Field Hockey has announced its 2024 promotional slate, packed full of theme days and free branded items for the ultimate Chippewa fans. Each of Chippewa Field Hockey's home outings presents a unique and memorable experience with rewards for fans, from t-shirt tosses to...
Gymnastics ranked 9th Nationally, 16 Gymnasts earn WCGA Scholastic All-America Honors
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — 16 of Central Michigan Gymnastics' 2024 roster of 19 gymnasts have earned 2024 Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA) Scholastic All-America honors, the association announced on Wednesday. The Chippewas ranked 9th in grade-point average (GPA) out of 87 qualifying institutions, with a team GPA of 3.7716...
Central Michigan Athletics Launches NIL Task Force
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—CMU Athletics has created an NIL Task Force within its athletic department structure to provide proactive facilitation of Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities for Chippewa sports programs and student-athletes. This group will serve as a point of contact for the community, student-athletes, prospective donors, and businesses who want to support NIL activities at CMU.
Kentucky women's soccer returns to action against Central Michigan
LEXINGTON, Ky. — It's the start of a brand-new season for Kentucky women's soccer. The Wildcats (0-0-0) will take on the Central Michigan Chippewas (0-0-0) Aug. 15 at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex at 7:30 p.m. as they open the 2024 season. The Wildcats finished 2023 with...
Kentucky women’s soccer kicks off 2024 season with 2-0 win over Central Michigan
Kentucky women’s soccer (1-0) beat Central Michigan (0-1) by a score of 2-0 on Thursday night in the team’s season opener. Both offenses struggled for most of the first half until freshman Sydni Fink tapped in a goal off of a rebound to give the Wildcats a 1-0 lead going into the half.
Baseball Walk-on Tryouts Set for Aug. 28
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – The Central Michigan baseball team is holding walk-on tryouts on Wednesday, August 28th at Theunissen Stadium at 2:30pm. Participants must provide their own baseball gear including glove, bat, helmet, batting gloves, footwear, catcher's gear, etc. Participants are also required to complete a tryout clearance form and a waiver, provide proof of health insurance, a doctor's physical, and a sickle cell test.
COLLEGE NATIONALS HOST SITES ANNOUNCED FOR 2025 AND 2026
[EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, August 14, 2024] — USA Curling is pleased to announce that the Midland Curling Club in Midland, MI, will host the 2025 College National Championship, and the Schenectady Curling Club in Schenectady, NY, will host the event in 2026. Midland, a club with a history of...
Soccer Drops Season-Opener at Kentucky, 2-0
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Central Michigan Soccer fell to Kentucky, 2-0, to open the 2024 campaign Thursday night at the Bell Soccer Complex. The Wildcats began their attack after a feeling-out period through the first 15-plus minutes in which the Chippewas logged a handful of set opportunities. "In the first...
Soccer Opens 2024 at Kentucky Thursday Night, 7:30 p.m. ET
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. - The 2024-25 Central Michigan Athletics calendar kicks off with Chippewa Soccer's visit to Kentucky Thursday for its season-opener at 7:30 p.m. ET in Lexington, Ky. EXHIBITION TUNE-UP (Detroit Mercy, Aug. 8) Central Michigan unofficially opened the 2024 campaign last Thursday with a 1-0 win over Detroit...
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