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Chippewas Advance in Winner's Bracket With 6-5 Win Over NIU

MAC Softball Championship Central
Official Bracket

No. 5 Central Michigan 6, No. 4 Northern Illinois 5
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AKRON, Ohio -- A three-run top of the 6th was enough to give No. 5 Central Michigan the win over No. 4 Northern Illinois, 6-5. With the win, the Chippewas will take on the winner of the No. 1 Miami v. No. 8 Western Michigan contest at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday. The Huskies will play in an elimination game against the Miami/Western Michigan loser at 10:30 a.