Central Michigan University Athletics
CMU Basketball Radio Show to Air at Soaring Eagle Casino Tonight, 7 p.m.
12/12/2024 9:45:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
The monthly hour-long basketball radio show featuring Central Michigan men’s coach Tony Barbee and women’s coach Kristin Haynie; will air live from the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — The first of four editions of the 2024-25 CMU Basketball Radio Show airs tonight at 7 p.m. at Soaring Eagle Casino. Presented by Fabiano Brothers, the hour-long show will feature men's coach Tony Barbee and women's coach Kristin 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 (located at the back of the main floor). Admission is free for all. Fans who are not able to make it out to see the show live can listen live on the Varsity Sports Network (online or via app)Â 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, joined by freshman forward Riley Smith, will be interviewed in the opening segment from 7-7:30 p.m.; Barbee, joined by senior guard Anthony Pritchard, will have the late segment, 7:30-8 p.m.
Both teams will hit the road this weekend. The Chippewa men will visit Valparaiso Saturday (4 p.m. ET) before visits to AP No. 25 Mississippi State (Dec. 17) and Arizona (Dec. 21). The Chippewa women visit Dayton Sunday (1 p.m.) then return to McGuirk Arena for Milwaukee (Dec. 22).
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FULL 2024-25 CMU BASKETBALL RADIO SHOW SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 12, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, January 16, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, February 6, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 6, 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 (located at the back of the main floor). Admission is free for all. Fans who are not able to make it out to see the show live can listen live on the Varsity Sports Network (online or via app)Â 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, joined by freshman forward Riley Smith, will be interviewed in the opening segment from 7-7:30 p.m.; Barbee, joined by senior guard Anthony Pritchard, will have the late segment, 7:30-8 p.m.
Both teams will hit the road this weekend. The Chippewa men will visit Valparaiso Saturday (4 p.m. ET) before visits to AP No. 25 Mississippi State (Dec. 17) and Arizona (Dec. 21). The Chippewa women visit Dayton Sunday (1 p.m.) then return to McGuirk Arena for Milwaukee (Dec. 22).
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FULL 2024-25 CMU BASKETBALL RADIO SHOW SCHEDULE
Thursday, December 12, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, January 16, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, February 6, 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
Thursday, March 6, 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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