MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — Central Michigan used a dominant third quarter to defeat Eastern Michigan 77-64 in a Mid-American Conference women’s basketball game Saturday at McGuirk Arena.

The Chippewas outscored the Eagles 26-18 in the period, turning a 34-31 halftime lead into a commanding 60-49 advantage. Madi Morson led all scorers with 24 points for Central Michigan. Sisi Eleko scored 15 points and Fernanda Ovalle added 17 for Eastern Michigan.

Central Michigan shot 54.4% from the field and improved to 10-6 overall. Eastern Michigan fell to 7-9. Attendance was 1,491.