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Women's Basketball vs. Davenport University

The Central Michigan University women’s basketball team defeats the Davenport University Panthers 71-44 at McGuirk Arena on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. Sophomore forward Ayanna-Sarai Darrington led the team, scoring 15 points, with sophomore guard Madi Morson close behind, scoring 10. The Chippewas will head to Indianapolis, IN, to face Butler on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.

Volleyball vs. Miami (Ohio)

The Central Michigan University volleyball team hosted Miami (Ohio) for a doubleheader at McGuirk Arena, Friday, Nov. 7, and Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025. The Chippewas fell 3-2 on Friday, where Keelyn Muell led the team with eight blocks, Natalia Rejment finished the match with 10 kills and 15 digs, while Taylor Crepe also achieved 13 kills and a career high of 24 digs. On Saturday, the Chippewas fell 3-1, and six seniors were celebrated and honored post-game as a way to say thank you for their time and commitment to the program. The Chippewas will go on to end their season traveling to Ball State, where they will play on Nov. 13 and 14.  
 

D1 Men's Hockey vs. Northern Michigan University

The Central Michigan University D1 men’s hockey team hosted Northern Michigan University for a doubleheader this weekend at Martin Ice Arena. The Chippewas fell 3-2 on Friday, with senior forwards Nate Murawski and Frankie Williamson each contributing one goal. The Chippewas ended the weekend with a 4-3 win during the second game on Saturday. Senior forwards Nate Murawski and Riley Joyce, freshman forward Drake Fletemier and freshman forward Lance Hatfield all scored one goal in the second game against the Wildcats. 

Sanctuary Campus Protest

Central Michigan University students march in support of keeping ICE off all areas of campus. The students marched with signs and a megaphone, chanting from Warriner Hall to Fabiano Gardens, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. 

2025 State of the University Address

The 2025 State of the University Address was hosted in Plachta Auditorium of Warriner Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Central Michigan President Neil MacKinnon addressed four key topics, including the progress in key areas and next steps, change at CMU, ‘The Caring University,’ and a bright future. These all show how MacKinnon has improved and his plans on improving the university over the years. MacKinnon dedicated the event to his father, who passed away a month ago, who had never visited campus, but would always ask MacKinnon “question after question after question” every time they met.

Women's Basketball vs. Schoolcraft College Exhibition Match

The Central Michigan Women’s Basketball Team won its exhibition matchup against Schoolcraft College at McGuirk Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. The Chippewas' season-opener will be Monday, Nov. 3, at Georgia Southern University and will return home for the home-opener against Davenport University on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Men's Basketball vs. Appalachian State

The Central Michigan University men’s basketball team defeated Appalachian State 82-66 at McGuirk Arena, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. Senior guard Tamario Adley led the team, scoring 22 points, and senior guard Logan McIntire scored 14. The team will head to Peoria, Illinois, to face the Bradley University Braves on Saturday.

Diwali Night

The Central Michigan Indian Student Association hosts Diwali Night in Finch Fieldhouse on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. Participants came together to celebrate Diwali with cultural performances, traditional Indian cuisine and more. 

Volleyball vs. Ohio

Central Michigan women's volleyball fell to Ohio 3-1 in the second game of the weekend at McGuirk Arena, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Senior outside hitter Natalia Rejment and freshman outside hitter Taylor Cripe both achieved 12 kills against Ohio and redshirt senior middle blocker/outside hitter Abby Olin reached 250 career blocks.

Feature: Football vs. Western Michigan University

Central Michigan lost to its rival, Western Michigan 24-21, at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Central Michigan redshirt senior Joe Labas threw for 152 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Central Michigan redshirt junior Langston Lewis had a career high of 111 receiving yards and a career-long 77-yard touchdown reception. Central Michigan redshirt senior linebacker Dakota Cochran made a career high 11 tackles, including one forced fumble. Central Michigan comes back home to play Buffalo on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. ⁠

Action: Football vs. Western Michigan University

Central Michigan lost to its rival, Western Michigan 24-21, at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, MI, on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. Central Michigan redshirt senior Joe Labas threw for 152 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Central Michigan redshirt junior Langston Lewis had a career high of 111 receiving yards and a career-long 77-yard touchdown reception. Central Michigan redshirt senior linebacker Dakota Cochran made a career high 11 tackles, including one forced fumble. Central Michigan comes back home to play Buffalo on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. 

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship traveled to Michigan for the first time, filling the entertainment hall of Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort with rowdy fans on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. The event featured 11 full-combat matches in which fighters wore no gloves or padding. Esteban “Mohawk” Rodriguez defeated Zac Cavender in the main event, knocking his opponent out one minute and ten seconds into the first round. 

Soccer vs. Eastern Michigan University

The Central Michigan Women's soccer team defeated Eastern Michigan 2-0 at their last home game of the season at the CMU Soccer/Lacrosse Complex on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. Freshman forward Jimena Perez Ayala scored the first goal for the Chippewas with an assist from Ella Betzold, followed by the second goal of the game from junior forward Jordan Bailey.

D1 Men's Hockey vs. Oakland University

The Central Michigan University D1 men's hockey team secured its first win of the season, defeating Oakland University 4-1 at Martin Ice Arena on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. Graduate student defenseman Tej Kothari scored a total of two goals with freshman forward Drake Fletemier scoring one and sophomore forward Joshua Romine scoring his first of the season. The Chippewas will next host Aquinas University at Martin Ice Arena on Friday. 

Football vs. University of Massachusetts

The Central Michigan Chippewas defeated the University of Massachusetts Minutemen 38-13 at Kelly/Shorts Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. CMU's offense dominated throughout the game, amassing 502 all-purpose yards and 37 minutes and 53 seconds of total time possession. Quarterbacks Joe Labas and Angel Flores had a combined 84% completion rate, 223 pass yards and three total touchdowns, while the defense had three total sacks and one interception by redshirt junior defensive back Kalen Carroll. CMU looks to take on rival Western Michigan in Kalamazoo on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.

Homecoming 2025

Central Michigan University hosted its 2025 Homecoming from Thursday, Oct. 23, to Sunday, Oct. 26. Students and alumni were encouraged to enjoy various events, including the homecoming parade, the cardboard boat races, the football game against the University of Massachusetts and many more. 

Men's Basketball vs. Saginaw Valley State University

The Central Michigan University men's basketball team defeated Saginaw Valley State University 77-56 during the exhibition game at McGuirk Arena on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. Sophomore guard Jaxson Whitaker and senior guard Nathan Claerbaut led the team with Whitaker scoring 16 points and Claerbaut with 14. The team will host the Appalachian State Mountaineers at McGuirk Arena on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, for the opening game of the season. 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Central Michigan University's Alpha Psi Omega presents the opening night of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Broadway Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. The show is based on a 1975 film that explores themes of gender expression and identity, and is a popular Halloween tradition in Mount Pleasant. 

Homecoming Battleship

The Central Michigan Office of Student Activities & Involvement hosted the annual Homecoming Battleship Competition between all Residence Hall Community Councils at the Student Activity Center Pool, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. Teams were given equipment to attack other canoes with water to eventually sink their opponent, as well as using the equipment as shields to protect water from getting in the boat. Participation in the event awarded teams with 20 points and first place won 100 points, second won 70 and third won 50. The Saxe/Herrig/Celani Residence Hall Community Council came in first place. 

Field Hockey vs. Kent State

After going into a 10-minute overtime, the Central Michigan University field hockey team fell 1-0 against Kent State during the last home game of the season at Cristy Freese Field, on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025. The team will head to face Longwood University in Farmville, Virginia on Friday.