Central Michigan Women's Basketball Hosts Akron

The Chippewas welcome the Zips for a midweek MAC matchup

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Central Michigan Women's Basketball returns to Mid-American Conference action on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET, hosting the Akron Zips. This will be the first of two home games for the Chippewas this week, as they also welcome Western Michigan on Saturday, February 14 at 1 p.m. ET.

Why it matters

The Chippewas are looking to build momentum in conference play as they approach the final stretch of the regular season. Hosting Akron and Western Michigan presents an opportunity to pick up key wins and improve their position in the MAC standings.

The details

Wednesday's game against Akron will feature special recognition of Black History Month, with the playing of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" along with the national anthem, and invitations extended to CMU's black RSOs to table at the contest. Quotes from players and coaching staff will also be featured on the videoboard during timeouts, and there will be a CMU President's Staff & Faculty Appreciation event.

  • The game against Akron is on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
  • The game against Western Michigan is on Saturday, February 14 at 1 p.m. ET.

The players

Central Michigan Women's Basketball

The women's basketball team at Central Michigan University, competing in the Mid-American Conference.

Akron Zips

The women's basketball team at the University of Akron, also competing in the Mid-American Conference.

Western Michigan

The women's basketball team at Western Michigan University, also competing in the Mid-American Conference.

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The takeaway

This week's home games against Akron and Western Michigan present an important opportunity for the Central Michigan Women's Basketball team to build momentum and improve their position in the MAC standings as they approach the final stretch of the regular season.