Central Michigan University Athletics
New CMU Basketball Radio Show to Air at Soaring Eagle Casino
12/12/2023 11:59:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
New monthly hour-long basketball radio show to feature Central Michigan men’s coach Tony Barbee and women’s coach Kristin Haynie; show will air live from the Soaring Eagle Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge beginning on Thursday, December 14.
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Fans will get an inside look at both Central Michigan basketball programs as CMU Athletics and Central Michigan Sports Properties announce the creation of a new Men's and Women's Basketball Radio Show. Presented by Fabiano Brothers, the hour-long show will feature men's coach Tony Barbee and women's coach Kristen Haynie, who will each be interviewed for a half-hour.
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The show will take place at the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino (located at the back of the main floor) with the first show of the season scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2023. Admission is free for all. Fans who are not able to make it out to see the show live can listen live on WUPS 98.5-FM or through the CMU Athletics app.
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Hosted by Voice of the Chippewas Adam Jaksa, both coaches will provide an inside look at their respective teams, break down upcoming opponents, and discuss the Chippewa's performance in their previous games.
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Haynie will be interviewed in the opening segment from 7-7:30 p.m., while Barbee will have the late segment, 7:30-8 p.m.
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The monthly four-show schedule is listed below for the 2023 season.
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2023-24 CMU BASKETBALL RADIO SHOW SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 14, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, January 11, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, February 8, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
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All radio shows take place at the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino
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The show will take place at the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino (located at the back of the main floor) with the first show of the season scheduled for Thursday, December 14, 2023. Admission is free for all. Fans who are not able to make it out to see the show live can listen live on WUPS 98.5-FM or through the CMU Athletics app.
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Hosted by Voice of the Chippewas Adam Jaksa, both coaches will provide an inside look at their respective teams, break down upcoming opponents, and discuss the Chippewa's performance in their previous games.
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Haynie will be interviewed in the opening segment from 7-7:30 p.m., while Barbee will have the late segment, 7:30-8 p.m.
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The monthly four-show schedule is listed below for the 2023 season.
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2023-24 CMU BASKETBALL RADIO SHOW SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 14, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, January 11, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, February 8, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 7, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
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All radio shows take place at the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino
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