West Central Michigan News

Fans of Central Michigan University's basketball teams have a final opportunity this season to tune into the CMU Basketball Radio Show. The broadcast will air live from Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino on Thursday evening, starting at 7 p.m. ET. The show is presented by Fabiano Brothers and will feature interviews with men's coach Tony Barbee and women's coach Kristin Haynie.

The event takes place at the back of the main floor of Soaring Eagle Casino, and admission is free. For those unable to attend in person, the show will be available on WUPS 98.5-FM, as well as through the Varsity Network app and CMU Athletics app.

Hosted by Adam Jaksa, known as the Voice of the Chippewas, both coaches will discuss their teams' upcoming games and analyze past performances. Haynie's interview segment is scheduled for 7-7:30 p.m., followed by Barbee from 7:30-8 p.m. Additionally, student-athletes from both programs are expected to make live appearances during the show.

This week concludes the 2023-24 basketball season for CMU. The men's team faces Northern Illinois tomorrow at 8 p.m., before hosting Eastern Michigan on Friday at McGuirk Arena at 7 p.m. They have already secured a spot in the MAC Tournament.

Meanwhile, CMU's women's team will compete against Buffalo on Wednesday at 6 p.m., followed by a home game against Akron for their regular-season finale on Saturday at 1 p.m.