SETTING THE SCENE
The Central Michigan women’s basketball team will entertain Quinnipiac in a nonconference game on Thursday (7 p.m.) at McGuirk Arena. It is the final nonleaguer for CMU, which opens Mid-American Conference play at Ball State on Saturday, Dec. 30 (2 p.m.). The Cardinals are 10-0 and play host to Western Kentucky in their final nonconference game on Thursday.
LAST TIME OUT
The Chippewas (8-2) saw their win streak end at eight games with a 64-61 loss on Sunday at Duquesne. The win lifted Duquesne to 10-2.
RANKINGS
The Chippewas are 10th in the CollegeInsider.