CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Mid-American ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Central Michigan's women's basketball program operates from McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant with a 16-8 record that sits comfortably at 8-3 in Mid-American Conference play. Coach Kristin Haynie's squad averages 71.5 points per game while holding opponents to 65.6, a five-point differential that reflects disciplined defensive execution across 14 roster players. The Chippewas have shown particular strength at home, posting an 8-3 record within their arena while managing a competitive 8-5 mark on the road.

Competing within the MAC's landscape, Central Michigan maintains conference positioning through consistent ball security and perimeter defense. The team's 16-8 overall record demonstrates sustained performance through a full winter schedule, with home dominance providing a crucial platform for potential tournament seeding. Operating from a campus founded in 1892 and serving 14,423 students, the program balances competitive basketball with institutional identity in mid-Michigan's college sports culture.

KEY FACTS

SchoolCentral Michigan University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMid-American Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationMount Pleasant, Michigan
VenueMcGuirk Arena
Head CoachKristin Haynie

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
24Taylor AndersonG
3Kara BartelsC
10Rylan BuschellG
21Zareia ChevreF
25Ayanna-Sarai DarringtonF
1Mayla HamG
40Taylor JohnsonC
11Nekhu MitchellF
0Madi MorsonG
30Jayda MosleyG
23Demetria PrewittF
6Amaya SmithG
12Riley SmithF
2Lilah TurnbullG

SEASON RECORD

18-12

Overall

9-5

Home

9-7

Away

9-6

Conference

70.3 PPG / 66.3 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3Georgia Southern EaglesL 72-98
Nov 9Davenport PanthersW 71-44
Nov 13Butler BulldogsW 68-59
Nov 20Detroit Mercy TitansW 87-54
Nov 22Eastern Illinois PanthersW 60-54
Nov 25Notre Dame Fighting IrishL 51-83
Nov 30Purdue BoilermakersW 57-55
Dec 4Michigan WolverinesL 40-82
Dec 7Kentucky WildcatsL 55-82
Dec 18Valparaiso BeaconsW 91-41
Dec 20Northern Illinois HuskiesW 89-51
Dec 31Ohio BobcatsL 83-85
Jan 3Bowling Green FalconsW 68-56
Jan 7Kent State Golden FlashesW 66-57
Jan 10Massachusetts MinutewomenL 72-74
Jan 17Eastern Michigan EaglesW 77-64
Jan 21Akron ZipsW 74-53
Jan 24Western Michigan BroncosW 64-44
Jan 28Ball State CardinalsL 70-76
Jan 31Northern Illinois HuskiesW 75-70
Feb 4Buffalo BullsW 90-59
Feb 7Marshall Thundering HerdL 81-88
Feb 11Akron ZipsW 86-79
Feb 14Western Michigan BroncosW 70-67
Feb 19Miami (OH) RedHawksL 53-65
Feb 21Massachusetts MinutewomenL 50-69
Feb 26Toledo RocketsW 68-64
Feb 28Kent State Golden FlashesL 56-63
Mar 4Bowling Green FalconsW 77-65
Mar 11Ohio BobcatsL 88-89

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Central Michigan Women's Basketball compete in?
Central Michigan Chippewas Women's Basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Central Michigan play women's basketball home games?
Central Michigan Women's Basketball plays home games at McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant, MI.
Who is the head coach of Central Michigan Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Central Michigan Chippewas Women's Basketball is Kristin Haynie.
When was Central Michigan Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Central Michigan Women's Basketball is not currently available.