Since opening in June, Michigan Central has become a center for community members, workers and culture, welcoming more than 220,000 visitors after a six-year restoration of the historic train depot by Ford Motor Co. Now, the public can access the space seven days a week.

Eastern Michigan looks to stop its nine-game losing streak when the Eagles play Central Michigan. Saturday's meeting is the first this season for the squads.

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Central Michigan Chippewas (7-9, 1-3 MAC) at Northern Illinois Huskies (4-12, 0-4 MAC) DeKalb, Illinois; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Central Michigan plays Northern Illinois after Ugnius Jarusevicius scored 23 points in Central Michigan's 82-63 win against the Eastern Michigan Eagles.

Temperatures in central Michigan are expected to dip into the single digits for the next several days, and state police are urging residents to prepare early for the extreme cold weather.

The northern fringe of a weather system will start overnight across southern Michigan. Rain and snow will change over to all snow. It’s not a big snowstorm. It won’t produce freezing rain, but the roads may turn icy as Arctic air slips into southeast Lower Michigan.

The Chippewas were back at home tonight and looking to bounce back after suffering back-to-back conference losses on the road.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. (AP) Ugnius Jarusevicius scored 23 points as Central Michigan beat Eastern Michigan 82-63 on Tuesday night.

Central Michigan is now 0-2 in the MAC and 6-8 overall. CMU fell to Ohio University 57-55 in its MAC opener Sunday. Tuesday’s game marked the 56th meeting between Akron and Central Michigan. The Zips hold a 41-15 advantage against CMU and have won the past eight home games.

Brilliant Detroit, which works with children and families from community-based hubs, is among the 11 nonprofits selected to receive a permanent endowment through the Michigan Central Station Children’s Endowment Initiative.

ESCANABA — A career-high 35 point performance from freshman Anna Axtell led Bay College women to a 112-59 victory over North Central Michigan here Wednesday. The Bay College men also picked up a 92-50 victory as Ryan Sweeney returned to the Bay College court and led the Norse with 18 points.

Blocked Shots: 6 (Nelson 2, Nwabude 2, Billingsley, Terry). Turnovers: 17 (Nelson 5, Terry 5, Henry 3, Billingsley 2, Osojnik, Pettigrew). Steals: 1 (Jihad).