Central Michigan University Athletics
CMU Basketball Radio Show to Air at Soaring Eagle Casino Tonight, 7 p.m.
1/16/2025 11:01:00 AM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
The monthly hour-long basketball radio show will feature Central Michigan men’s coach Tony Barbee and assistant women’s coach Chelsie Butler along with player guests; will air live from the Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — The second 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 head men's coach Tony Barbee and assistant women's coach Chelsie Butler, 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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Butler, joined by senior guard Jess Lawson, will be interviewed in the opening segment from 7-7:30 p.m.; Barbee, joined by senior wing Jakobi Heady, will have the late segment, 7:30-8 p.m.
Both teams are coming off strong victories in Mid-American Conference play. The Chippewa men thumped Eastern Michigan at home Tuesday, 82-63, while the CMU women dominated Akron on the road, 75-55, in Head Coach Kristin Haynie's absence.
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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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Butler, joined by senior guard Jess Lawson, will be interviewed in the opening segment from 7-7:30 p.m.; Barbee, joined by senior wing Jakobi Heady, will have the late segment, 7:30-8 p.m.
Both teams are coming off strong victories in Mid-American Conference play. The Chippewa men thumped Eastern Michigan at home Tuesday, 82-63, while the CMU women dominated Akron on the road, 75-55, in Head Coach Kristin Haynie's absence.
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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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Players Mentioned
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/ Women's BasketballTuesday, June 09
Monday, June 08
Tuesday, April 28
Monday, April 27