2008 Woodie Awards
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Frantic Fourth Quarter
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It's second down and 10 with less than one minute remaining. Bryan Anderson is set to run a dig-and-go. The Chippewas, losing 31-27, line up on Western Michigan's 40-yard line. Sophomore quarterback Dan LeFevour snaps the ball and the sophomore receiver sprints forward.
Women ready for regionals
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The women's cross country team has slowly climbed its way up the Great Lakes Regional poll this season. CMU earned the 15th-ranked spot in the preseason and now is ranked 13th. The Chippewas get to see where they stand in the region Saturday as the NCAA Great Lakes Regional takes place at 11 a.
Loiselle has opportunity for nationals
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The men's cross country team will put itself to the test against some of the top teams in the nation at noon Saturday at the NCAA Division I Great Lakes Regional meet in Bloomington, Ind. The Chippewas come off a third-place finish in the Mid-American Conference championships and have their sights set on a top 10 finish in a 32-team region.
Defense, fast break gives Central win at Rose Arena
Men win, begin regular season Monday in Missouri
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The men's basketball team used every second on the clock to escape its exhibition opener against Hillsdale. Wednesday, it didn't need to. This time, there was no last-second escape as CMU beat Northwood 75-54 at Rose Arena. CMU received 16 points from freshman guard Jeremy Allen and a strong defensive effort from the rest of the team in its last tune-up before Monday's season opener at Missouri.
Team continues momentum with win against Eastern
Four players have double-digit kills, CMU wins on road
The volleyball team won its eighth consecutive match Thursday with the help of four players amassing double-digit kills. The Chippewas won the four-game match against Eastern Michigan (18-12 overall, 8-7 Mid-American Conference) 30-21, 23-30, 30-28 and 30-19 at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti.
Goals could be plentiful for CMU against Ferris
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The club hockey team looks to continue building its momentum at 9 p.m. today against Ferris State at the Isabella County Events Arena. "It's very positive momentum that we got going on right now," said junior Andrew Anson. Ferris State (4-9 overall) has struggled at times, but still presents a threat to CMU.
Guevara debuts today vs. Flames
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Women's basketball coach Sue Guevara said the team's first regular season game is just the first mile in a 31-mile marathon. Central faces Illinois-Chicago at 7 p.m. today at Rose Arena for the opening game of a new season with a new coach. But Guevara is not looking ahead on the schedule, but rather looking at each game one at a time.
Akron's offense too much for Ohio
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On a cold night at the Rubber Bowl, Akron's offense heated up. The Zips accumulated 419 yards of total offense Wednesday as they held off a late Bobcats surge to beat Ohio at Akron, Ohio, 48-37. "I'm happy for the kids because a lot of people thought we didn't have anything to play for," Akron coach J.
U-M on Big Ten title chase
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No. 12 Michigan (8-2) at Wisconsin (7-3) Time: Noon Saturday Stadium: Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wis. (80,321) FieldTurf Line: Michigan by 3 TV: ESPN Overview: After a rough 0-2 start, the Wolverines arguably are playing like one of the best teams in the country.
