"We are working with the Mid-American Conference and will provide further details as we learn (them)," said EMU's Senior Associate AD Greg Steiner.

Dekalb, Ill. — Jakobi Heady's 16 points helped Central Michigan defeat Northern Illinois, 71-66, on Saturday. Heady also added nine rebounds for the Chippewas (8-9, 2-3 Mid-American Conference). Cayden Vasko had 15 points and five assists. Anthony Pritchard added 13 points, six rebounds, nine assists, and three steals.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Northern Illinois Huskies NCAAM game from January 18, 2025 on ESPN.

Three days after the fact, a men's basketball game between Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan has reportedly been flagged for suspicious wagering. According to a Friday evening report from David Purdum of ESPN,

Ball State plays the Central Michigan Chippewas after Payton Sparks scored 20 points in the Cardinals' 93-75 loss to the Toledo Rockets.

Since opening in June, Michigan Central has become a center for community members, workers and culture, welcoming more than 220,000 visitors after a six-year restoration of the historic train depot by Ford Motor Co. Now, the public can access the space seven days a week.

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The Chippewas were back at home tonight and looking to bounce back after suffering back-to-back conference losses on the road.

A career-high 35 point performance from freshman Anna Axtell led Bay College women to a 112-59 victory over North Central Michigan here Wednesday. The Bay College men also picked up a 92-50 victory as Ryan Sweeney returned to the Bay College court and led the Norse with 18 points.

Brilliant Detroit, which works with children and families from community-based hubs, is among the 11 nonprofits selected to receive a permanent endowment through the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative.

BOTTOM LINE: Ball State visits Central Michigan after Payton Sparks scored 20 points in Ball State’s 93-75 loss to the Toledo Rockets. The Chippewas are 4-2 on their home court. Central Michigan has a 1-4 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

An Eastern Michigan spokesperson has confirmed that two Eagles men's college basketball games were flagged for unusual betting this season.