KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Fresh off a road victory over Saint Louis on Tuesday, Western Michigan men's basketball welcomes mid-major power and preseason Horizon League favorite Oakland on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2 • 2:00 p.m. • Kalamazoo, Mich. • University Arena
Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-3, 0-0 Horizon) vs. Western Michigan Broncos (4-3, 0-0 MAC)

Series Record: WMU leads 8-3
Last Meeting: Nov. 14, 2017 (Oakland, 77-60)

BROADCAST INFORMATION:
Radio • Bronco Radio Network – Robin Hook (PBP)
Stations • WZOX – 96.5 FM: (Flagship) Kalamazoo, Portage, Mattawan; WMAX – 96.1 FM: Holland, Muskegon; WTKG 1230 AM: Grand Rapids
Watch Live: ESPN3 (Mike Monaco – PBP, Austin Richie – Color)

Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan is currently on a two-game win streak after defeating Northwood at home and Saint Louis on the road. In their last contest against Saint Louis, the Broncos had three score in double figures and used a 19-4 run late in the second half to defeat the Billikens. Within the Mid-American Conference WMU ranks second in steals (14.1), fourth in blocks (3.7) and fifth in rebounding (38.3).  

One of the Best
Senior guard Thomas Wilder is the only player in WMU history to amass 1,500 career points, 300 assists and 300 rebounds. Wilder also ranks seventh all-time at WMU in career scoring with 1,576 points. The Montgomery, Ill., native has scored at least 10 points in 26 straight games, the sixth longest streak in the NCAA.

Home Sweet Home
WMU has won eight straight home games and four straight home non-conference games. Since 2003, the Broncos are 60-14 in non-conference home games.

Dominating the Paint
The Broncos have been dominant in the paint this season, averaging 31.1 points per game. WMU had a season-high 54 points in the paint in an 88-59 victory over Northwood.  

Broncos Don't Falter Halftime Leads
When having the lead at halftime the past two seasons, WMU is an outstanding 16-3.  

Not How You Start But How You Finish
WMU has outscored its opponents, 299-254 in the second half this season. On average the Broncos are scoring an average of 42.7 points in the second half compared to 34.7 points in the first half

Scouting Oakland
With a 4-3 record on the season, Oakland is ranked 15^th in the latest College Insider Mid Major Top 25 poll. The Golden Grizzlies started the season 3-0 before dropping three straight to MAC foe Toledo, Syracuse and Kansas. Oakland is coming off a 97-87 victory over Texas Southern on Thursday. OU is led by guard Kendrick Nunn who is averaging 23.8 points per game.  

What's Next
WMU will end its two-game home stand on Wednesday, Dec. 6 against Chicago State at 7:00 p.m. Finishing off non-conference play, the Broncos will square off with Detroit Mercy (Dec. 9), Idaho (Dec.18), Milwaukee (Dec.22) and Chicago State (Dec.30).