Morson Scores 31 in Women's Basketball Season Opener at Georgia Southern
Central Michigan University’s Chippewas opened the 2025-26 season with a tough 98-72 loss to Georgia Southern in the MAC-Sun Belt Challenge held in Statesboro, Ga. The Eagles dominated three-point shooting, making 13 of 24 attempts.
Game Summary
- Final Score: Central Michigan 72, Georgia Southern 98
- Records: CMU 0-1 (MAC 0-0), Georgia Southern 1-0 (Sun Belt 0-0)
- Quarter Scores: CMU (21, 21, 35, 21), Georgia Southern (21, 21, 35, 21)
Player Highlight
Sophomore [translate:Мади Морсон] from Canton, Michigan, was the standout performer for Central Michigan, scoring 31 points. She shot 13-of-21 (61.9%) from the field, just one point short of her career high. Morson, the reigning Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year, excelled in the second half by scoring 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting.
"Madi Morson finished just shy of her career high with a game-high 31 points, demonstrating her scoring prowess despite the team's loss."
Game Details and Resources
For full stats and more information, the complete box score and game book are available in PDF format.
Author summary: Madi Morson's impressive 31-point effort highlighted Central Michigan's challenging season opener, as Georgia Southern's strong three-point shooting led to a decisive 98-72 victory.
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