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Women's Basketball Faces Toledo in Midweek MACtion

Western Michigan Broncos (14-7, 5-5 MAC)
vs. Toledo Rockets (14-7, 5-5 MAC)
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m.
Kalamazoo, Mich. (University Arena)

TV: ESPN3 w/ Mike Monaco & Jessica Jessing
Radio: 1660 AM The Fan with Garrison Diehl
Live Stats: WMU.statbroadcast.com
Twitter: @WMU_WBB

GET CAUGHT UP

The Broncos are looking to get back on track in MAC play, as the team has lost three straight and four of five overall in the team's toughest stretch of the season where six of seven team's on the schedule the face have winning overall records (dating back to Kent State on Jan. 18). Last time out, the Broncos held MAC-leading NIU over 22 points below its scoring average, but the Huskies completed a fourth-quarter comeback to beat WMU 67-62. Sophomore Meredith Miller had a career-high 17 points and hit three 3-pointers, which was also a career-high. 

LEADING THE MAC
Sophomore forward Breanna Mobley has been a beast on the glass in the MAC season, as she leads the conference at 11.1 rebounds per game. She leads the league in offensive rebounding as well, grabbing 4.3 offensive rebounds a game. Mobley is also second in the MAC in double-doubles with four.

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 15.5 ppg while sophomore Breanna Mobley is scoring 14.1 ppg. Senior Meredith Shipman is averaging 11.6 ppg and has hit multiple 3-pointers in six straight games while sophomore Deja Wimby is scoring 10.7 ppg. 

THE MATCHUP
The Broncos and Rockets first met in 1981, with this being the 75th meeting between the two. Toledo leads the all-time series 53-21 and has dominated the recent history, winning the last five meetings and 18 of the last 22 dating back to 2007. The Broncos winning percentage at home versus away is much higher against the Rockets, but Toledo still holds a 21-12 record when playing in Kalamazoo, Mich. 

SCOUTING THE ROCKETS
Toledo, who is coached by ninth year head coach Tricia Cullop, enters this game  with an identical record as WMU at 14-7 overall and 5-5 in the MAC. Much like the Broncos, Toledo started out hot on the season at 8-1 but have struggled as of late in MAC play, losing three of its last five games. The Rockets, who have six international players on the roster, are led by senior Janice Monakana (12.8 ppg) and junior Jay-Ann Bravo-Harriott (11.7). Toledo comes in with the No. 10 ranked scoring offense (65.0) and No. 1 ranked scoring defense (62.1) in the MAC.
 
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Players Mentioned

Jessica Jessing

#52 Jessica Jessing

F
6' 3"
Senior
Marley Hill

#33 Marley Hill

C
6' 2"
Redshirt Junior
Meredith Miller

#22 Meredith Miller

F
5' 10"
Sophomore
Breanna Mobley

#10 Breanna Mobley

F
6' 1"
Sophomore
Meredith Shipman

#1 Meredith Shipman

G
5' 10"
Senior
Deja Wimby

#4 Deja Wimby

G
5' 7"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Jessica Jessing

#52 Jessica Jessing

6' 3"
Senior
F
Marley Hill

#33 Marley Hill

6' 2"
Redshirt Junior
C
Meredith Miller

#22 Meredith Miller

5' 10"
Sophomore
F
Breanna Mobley

#10 Breanna Mobley

6' 1"
Sophomore
F
Meredith Shipman

#1 Meredith Shipman

5' 10"
Senior
G
Deja Wimby

#4 Deja Wimby

5' 7"
Sophomore
G