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CMU senior 125-pounder Matt Steintrager set the tone of the wrestling match early with an aggressive major decision over Michigan state sophomore Eric Olanowski.

The Chippewas defeated Michigan State 23-10.

“I’m a little frustrated at some of the weight classes,” said coach Tom Borrelli. “But we performed well overall. I expected this dual meet to be a little closer considering the lineup we were putting (out).”

Senior 165-pounder Tyler Grayson also scored bonus points for CMU with a 12-4 major decision over senior Kyle Bounds.

“Our conditioning is paying off,” Borrelli said. “We can wrestle a really hard third period when other guys are starting to tire out.”

Michigan State earned wins from both its ranked wrestlers, including No. 4 senior 133-pounder Franklin Gomez, who earned a tight 5-3 victory of No. 8 Scotti Sentes.

“I’m starting to figure it out now,” Sentes said. “I’ve been taking on the best, and I am going to be ready in March for Nationals.”

CMU returns to Mid-American Conference competition at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rose Arena when it takes on Northern Illinois.

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MOUNT PLEASANT -- The Miami RedHawks invade Rose Center to face the Central Michigan women's basketball team on Saturday. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m.

The Chippewas are looking to win six straight home games for the first time since 1990-91 and snap a nine-game losing streak to the RedHawks.

Saturday's game is also "Cabin Night" at Rose Center. Fans are invited to join CMU Athletics and the women's basketball team at The Cabin following the game, present your ticket stub (or your Chip Rewards card) for a special price of $5.95 for a one-topping large pizza (dine-in only).

Chip Rewards members will also receive double points for Saturday's game, and everyone in attendance will enjoy free root beer and pretzles, CMU trivia for great prizes, a Cabin Stix eating contest at halftime and inflatables for children in attendance.

Live stats and a live audio stream of WMHW-FM 91.5's local broadcast will be available to all fans. Live video is also available to CMU Sports Zone subscribers.