SETTING THE SCENE
The Central Michigan women’s soccer team will play two Mid-American Conference games this weekend at home. First, on Thursday (6 p.m.), against Northern Illinois (8-6-1, 5-3 MAC); on Sunday (1 p.m.), the Chippewas take on Western Michigan (8-6-1, 3-4-1).
LAST WEEK
The Chippewas (6-7-3, 1-5-2) dropped MAC matches, both on the road, to Miami (Ohio) and Ball State.
CHIPPEWA LEADERS
• Junior Lexi Pelafas leads the MAC in goals with 12 and in shots with 78. She recorded three shots and an assist against Miami.