The Chippewas are 4-0 for the first time since 2000-01. They play host to Grand Canyon on Saturday, trying to become the first CMU team to begin a season 5-0 since 1980-81. Grand Canyon is coached by Chippewa Hall of Famer Dan Majerle.
"It means a lot to us," CMU captain Chris Fowler said of the 4-0 start. "We've been working hard and we're glad that our hard work is beginning to show. But there are added expectations to starting off like that, and that means there is more hard work to be done."
With Pine Bluff employing a zone defense, the Chippewas put their outside shooting on display, making 15-of-23 attempts from beyond the arc. That, and a 20-for-23 performance at the free throw line, was more than enough against Pine Bluff (1-3).