NORTHERN ILLINOIS at WESTERN MICHIGAN NOTES

Martelle McLemore tied his career high steals in the first half with 3. He had 4 on the game, bringing him a new career high. That ties David Kool for the most steals by a Bronco in a game this season.

WMU's 11 total steals are the most by the team in a game this season.

Donald Lawson had a double-double scoring 13 points and adding 10 rebounds. This is his fifth of the season and his career.

David Kool had 33 points on the game. This is the 6th time this season he has scored more than 30 points in a single game, and the 8th time in his career. Kool is one of only six players in the country to score 30 points or more in at least six games.

David Kool moved into 12th place in Mid-American Conference history with a new career point total of 1,967. After tonights game, he passed Anthony Stacey's total of 1,938 (BGSU, 1996-2000), and also Craig Thames' total of 1,964 (Toledo, 1992-1996).

David Kool moved into 3rd place in WMU history for career free throw attempts with 620. He passed Jim Havrilla who attempted 610 free throws between 1988-1992.

David Kool made 16 free throws, a new career high and the most in the MAC this season.

72 free throws were shot between the two teams in tonights contest. NIU went 20/27 from the line, while Western made 34/45. This is a new high for Western this season in both free throws made and attempts. Their previous high was 27 free throws made, and 35 shots attempted, both were against VCU on November 18, 2009.

WMU scored 90 points, the most they have in any game this season. Their previous high was 86 against Michigan-Dearborn on January 5, 2010.