Preview: Central Michigan at Miami (Ohio) Women’s Basketball OXFORD, Ohio (Interstat) — A pivotal Mid-American Conference women’s basketball clash is set for Wednesday night as the surging Central Michigan Chippewas visit the first-place Miami (Ohio) RedHawks at Millett Hall. Miami (Ohio) (20-5) enters with the conference’s best record and aims to rebound from a narrow 65-64 road loss at Massachusetts on Saturday. That defeat snapped a seven-game winning streak for the RedHawks, who are 10-1 at home this season. Their success has been fueled by forward Amber Tretter, who is coming off a 20-point, six-rebound performance against UMass and a dominant 32-point, 13-rebound, four-block outing in a win over Georgia Southern on Feb. 7. Central Michigan (16-8) has won five of its last six games, including a 70-67 victory over Western Michigan last Saturday. The Chippewas’ offense runs through guard Madi Morson, who has been on a historic scoring tear. Morson has poured in 25 or more points in five of her last seven games, averaging 26.1 points per contest over that span. Her 29-point effort in an 86-79 win over Akron on Feb. 11 highlights her ability to carry the offensive load. This matchup features a compelling contrast between Central Michigan’s high-powered attack, which has scored 86 and 90 points in recent wins, and Miami’s stout defense, which has held opponents under 55 points in three of its last five victories. The RedHawks won the first meeting this season, 74-72, in Mount Pleasant on Jan. 3. Tretter led Miami with 22 points and nine rebounds in that game, while Morson scored 21 for the Chippewas. With MAC tournament seeding at stake, Wednesday’s contest carries significant weight. Miami can solidify its hold on the top spot, while Central Michigan looks to avenge its earlier loss and continue its climb up the standings. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.