KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan men's basketball begins the holiday break with a tough test at home against Big Sky favorite Idaho on Monday, Dec. 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 18 • 7:00 p.m. • Kalamazoo, Mich. • University Arena
Idaho Vandals (7-3, 0-0 Big Sky) vs. Western Michigan Broncos (6-4, 0-0 MAC)

Series Record: First Meeting
Last Meeting: First Meeting

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
With an overall record of 6-4, the Broncos are off to their best 10-game start since 2014. WMU is riding a two-game win streak after defeating Cleveland State and Detroit Mercy. WMU has won four of its last five contests with three wins coming by double digits. During the five-game stretch, the Broncos have three averaging double figures while outscoring opponents, 391-334.

Last Time Out
Over a week ago, the Broncos traveled to Calihan Hall in Detroit to square off with the Titans of Detroit Mercy and came away with a 87-79 victory. Western Michigan used a 51-point second half to secure the victory as senior guard Thomas Wilder has 21 of his team-high 30 in the second half.

Johnson's Career Day at Detroit
Sophomore Brandon Johnson had a career day against Detroit Mercy, scoring a career-high 20 points while collecting nine rebounds. Johnson was 8-of-13 from the floor and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line in 35 minutes played.

Not How You Start, But How You Finish
The Broncos have primarily been a second half team through the first 10 games of the season, outscoring opponents, 423-369 in the second half.

Home Sweet Home
Since 2003, the Broncos have an impressive 61-15 home record against non-conference opponents. Overall, WMU has won nine of its last 10 games inside University Arena.

In the Spirit of Giving
Western Michigan ranks third in the Mid-American Conference in total assists with 143 while Wilder ranks fourth in the conference with 42 assists.

Scouting the Vandals
Idaho is 7-3 on the season and is coming off a 73-54 victory over Simon Fraser on Friday night. The Vandals have won four of their last five games including a 27-point win over Washington State from the Pac-12 Conference. Idaho is led by senior guard Victor Sanders who averages 20.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Along with Thomas Wilder, Sanders was named to the Lou Henson Player of the Year Award Watch List, which recognizes the best Division I mid-major player in the country.