Eastern Illinois 54, at Central Michigan 60

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — In a defensive struggle defined by missed shots and turnovers, the Central Michigan Chippewas held off a late surge from the Eastern Illinois Panthers to secure a 60-54 victory in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at McGuirk Arena. The game was a contest of offensive attrition, with both teams struggling to find a consistent rhythm. Central Michigan improved its record to 4-1, while Eastern Illinois’s difficult start to the season continued, dropping them to 0-5. Central Michigan built an early lead, closing the first quarter with an 18-9 advantage. The Chippewas maintained control through… Read more...