Western Michigan Broncos (15-9, 6-7 MAC)
vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-19, 2-11 MAC)
Feb. 18, 2017, 1 p.m.
Kalamazoo, Mich. (University Arena)

ESPN3: Mike Monaco & Jessica Jessing
Radio: 1660 AM The Fan
Live Stats: WMU.statbroadcast.com
Twitter: @WMU_WBB

HOME STRETCH
Last time out, the Broncos snapped a five-game skid at Bowling Green, defeating the Falcons 74-53. WMU will play four of its final five at home in University Arena, where the last four games will come against MAC West opponents who are higher in the standings. The Broncos are currently sitting eighth in the MAC standings, where they are one full game back from seventh place and three games ahead of ninth place. If the season ended today, the Broncos would host Miami on Monday, March 6. 

PICK YOUR POCKET
The Broncos are tied for the MAC-lead in steals at 9.5 per game and boast the top-two players in the conference individually. Sophomore Deja Wimby (3.0) and senior Meredith Shipman (2.8) come in ranked one and two in the league. The two have combined for 24 games where at least one of the two have had at least three steals. 

SHIPMAN'S SHOOTING STREAK
Senior Meredith Shipman has been hot as of late, hitting multiple 3-pointers in nine straight games and 17 games this season. She is now fifth in career 3-pointers made at WMU (158) and is chasing Julia Henson (2011-14) for fourth place with 165. In MAC play, she is tied for fifth in 3-pointers made (58) and 12th in 3-point field goal percentage (.379). She leads the team with five 20+ point performances this season.

BALANCED ATTACK
The Broncos feature four players that score in double-figures, all of which have started every game they've played in this season. Redshirt junior Marley Hill is leading the charge at 15.2 ppg while sophomore Breanna Mobley is scoring 14.3 ppg. Senior Meredith Shipman is averaging 11.8 ppg and has hit multiple 3-pointers in nine straight games while sophomore Deja Wimby is scoring 11.2 ppg. 

PACK THE HOUSE PINK
The Broncos' home game on Saturday, Feb. 18 against Eastern Michigan will be the annual Play 4Kay game, which will help the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. Fans are encouraged the wear pink and stick around for the men's basketball game against EMU at 4 p.m. 

THE MATCHUP
Eastern Michigan leads the all-time series 46-43 with the Broncos, but WMU won the earlier meeting this season 76-67 in Ypsilanti, Mich. The Broncos hold a 23-18 record when playing at home. In the earlier matchup, Breanna Mobley had a huge game, scoring 20 points and grabbing a career-high 18 rebounds in the Broncos' win.

SCOUTING THE EAGLES
The Eagles, who are coached by Fred Castro in his first year, come in at 6-19 overall and 1-12 in the MAC, holding the No. 11 ranked scoring offense (62.8) and scoring defense (71.2). EMU has four players scoring in double-figures, led by Sasha Dailey (16.8) and Phillis Webb (14.7). Webb leads the team in rebounding (8.7) while Micah Robinson is averaging 10.2 points and is the team-leader in assists.