Andy Sneddon, CMUChippewas.com
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. – A championship to defend.
But first, the annual nonconference run-up during which a team evolves, questions are answered, and expectations are set and re-set.
The Central Michigan softball team opens the 2018 season on Friday with a pair of games at the Mercer Invitational in Macon, Ga. The Chippewas open at 10 a.m. against Morehead State, and are slated to play Appalachian State at 7:15 p.m.
CMU is the defending Mid-American Conference regular-season champion. The Chippewas finished 37-15 overall a year ago, including 18-5 in the MAC.