Central Michigan Chippewas

Central Michigan Chippewas

14-17 - 9th in MAC

2025 Schedule

USA
W 74-70
CMU
CMU
L 73-72
STBK
MARQ
L 70-62
CMU
GMU
W 70-69
CMU
CMU
W 86-52
CSO
MINN
L 68-65
CMU
CMU
W 115-69
PNW
AQU
W 93-69
CMU
VAL
L 93-77
CMU
CMU
L 83-59
MSST
ARIZ
L 94-41
CMU
CMU
W 85-39
CLE
CMU
L 57-55
OHIO
AKR
L 87-71
CMU
TOL
L 69-67
CMU
CMU
W 82-63
EMU
NIU
W 71-66
CMU
CMU
L 82-80
BALL
CMU
W 73-52
WMU
BUF
L 75-69
CMU
CMU
W 90-71
BGSU
CMU
L 76-70
M-OH
CMU
W 85-70
TXST
KENT
L 91-83
CMU
CMU
L 85-82
AKR
OHIO
L 84-82
CMU
WMU
W 86-57
CMU
CMU
W 73-69
BUF
EMU
L 84-73
CMU
BALL
W 69-67
CMU
CMU
L 83-81
NIU
🚨 Breaking News: Ferris State coach Andy Bronkema has finalized a five-year deal to be the next men’s basketball coach at Central Michigan, per Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello. He won the 2018 national title at Ferris State. 🚨 Breaking News: Ferris State coach Andy Bronkema has finalized a five-year deal to be the next men’s basketball coach at Central Michigan, per Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello. He won the 2018 national title at Ferris State.

Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2025-26 Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2025-26

An up-to-date list of every coaching vacancy in men's college basketball ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Central Michigan fires men's basketball coach Tony Barbee Central Michigan fires men's basketball coach Tony Barbee

Central Michigan fired basketball coach Tony Barbee, who had a 49-75 record in four seasons, including 0-2 in MAC tournament games.

Tony Barbee is out as Central Michigan's head coach after four seasons Tony Barbee is out as Central Michigan's head coach after four seasons

Former Buffalo G Bryson Wilson announces he is transferring to Central Michigan. Sophomore averaged 7.4 ppg and 3.9 rpg last season. Former Buffalo G Bryson Wilson announces he is transferring to Central Michigan. Sophomore averaged 7.4 ppg and 3.9 rpg last season.

Dent, Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 83-81 in double OT Dent, Northern Illinois beat Central Michigan 83-81 in double OT

— James Dent Jr. led Northern Illinois with 36 points, including the game-winning jump shot with one second remaining in double overtime, and the Huskies took down Central Michigan 83-81 in the season finale on Friday.

Pritchard, Heady lead Central Michigan over Ball State, 69-67 Pritchard, Heady lead Central Michigan over Ball State, 69-67

— Anthony Pritchard led Central Michigan with 18 points and Jakobi Heady hit the game-winning jump shot with eight seconds left as the Chippewas took down Ball State 69-67 on Tuesday night.

Nelson scores 25 as Eastern Michigan defeats Central Michigan 84-73 Nelson scores 25 as Eastern Michigan defeats Central Michigan 84-73

— Da'Sean Nelson had 25 points in Eastern Michigan's 84-73 victory over Central Michigan on Friday.

Heady scores 18 and grabs 11 rebounds to help Central Michigan take down Buffalo 73-69 Heady scores 18 and grabs 11 rebounds to help Central Michigan take down Buffalo 73-69

— Jakobi Heady scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Central Michigan over Buffalo 73-69 on Tuesday night.

MAC Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Akron 84.0 - 7 28
Miami (OH) 80.6 2.5 9 25
Kent State 73.5 4.5 12 24
Toledo 78.9 9 15 18
Ohio 79.8 10.5 16 16
Eastern Michigan 73.6 10.5 16 16
Western Michigan 72.1 14.5 20 12
Bowling Green 73.5 12.5 18 14
Ball State 75.4 12 17 14
Central Michigan 75.5 12 17 14
Buffalo 71.8 17 22 9
Northern Illinois 70.9 20 25 6
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Ugnius Jarusevicius

    Ugnius Jarusevicius, F

    16.2

  • Assists Per Game

    Anthony Pritchard

    Anthony Pritchard, G

    5.5

  • Field Goal Percentage

    Anthony Pritchard

    Anthony Pritchard, G

    43.2

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    Ugnius Jarusevicius

    Ugnius Jarusevicius, F

    7.3

  • Steals Per Game

    Anthony Pritchard

    Anthony Pritchard, G

    1.9

  • Blocks Per Game

    Ugnius Jarusevicius

    Ugnius Jarusevicius, F

    0.7