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Rapid Reaction: Central Michigan 71, Eastern Michigan 48

Jewel Cotton, senior, forward, of Harper Woods goes around Eastern Michigan in the McGuirk Arena, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, on Saturday, March 4.

Earning a Mid-American Conference West Division title, the Central Michigan women's basketball team defeated Eastern Michigan 71-48 to end the regular season.

The Chippewas finished 23-7 overall, 15-3 in the MAC and will head into the MAC Tournament as the No. 1 seed in the conference. CMU also set a school mark with 15 home victories this season.

CMU controlled the game from the tip, opening the first quarter on a 5-0 run and keeping the lead throughout the game.