Preview: Massachusetts Minutewomen at Central Michigan Chippewas MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (Interstat) — A pivotal Mid-American Conference women’s basketball matchup features the Massachusetts Minutewomen visiting the Central Michigan Chippewas on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, at McGuirk Arena. Massachusetts (18-6 overall) enters looking to rebound from a midweek home loss to Toledo, 60-52, which snapped a stretch of solid conference play. The Minutewomen are led by standout guard Megan Olbrys, who scored 20 points in that defeat. Olbrys has been a consistent force, averaging 15.3 points over her last seven games, including a 24-point performance in a win at Ohio on Jan. 28. Central Michigan (16-9) also seeks to bounce back from a road loss, falling 65-53 at Miami (Ohio) on Wednesday. The Chippewas have shown resilience at home, winning three of their last four in Mount Pleasant. Forward Demetria Prewitt provides a defensive anchor, averaging 2.0 blocks over her last five contests while contributing on the boards. This game is a quick rematch of a Jan. 10 thriller in Amherst, where Massachusetts edged Central Michigan 74-72. That result will likely fuel the Chippewas, who have gone 6-3 since that narrow defeat. The matchup hinges on tempo and defense. Massachusetts will rely on Olbrys’s scoring versatility and the backcourt support of Allie Palmieri, who had 12 points and four assists against Toledo. Central Michigan will counter with its interior presence, led by Prewitt and leading scorer Madi Morson, who posted 17 points in the last outing. With both teams jockeying for postseason positioning in the MAC, Saturday’s contest carries significant weight. Massachusetts holds a slight edge in the standings, but Central Michigan’s home-court advantage sets the stage for a tightly contested battle. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.