Pregame
WMU trails the all-time series 53-77, but is 39-25 all-time at home against Toledo.
Steve Hawkins is 8-7 all-time against the Rockets, including 5-1 at University Arena.
A Bronco has been honored as the MAC West Player of the Week for the second straight week. Demetrius Ward earned the honor for his performances against Northern Illinois and Illinois State last week to follow Flenard Whitfield's effort the previous week. It was the first such honor for Ward.
WMU is receiving a single vote in the latest CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll that was released Monday, Feb. 23.
Ward an 11-game streak of scoring in double figures into tonight's action. The next game in which Ward scores in double figures will be the 25th such effort of the junior guard's career.
Alex Wolf has converted 14 consecutive free throws dating back to Dec. 23 against Idaho State.
This is the third home game in five days for WMU. The Broncos are 1-1 on their current home stand.
Toledo has lost nine straight games.
First Half
Starting five for WMU: PG Mike Douglas, SG Ward, SF Nate Hutcheson, PF Whitfield, and C Matt Stainbrook.
Starting five for Toledo: G Jay Shunnar, G Malcolm Griffin, F Anthony Wright, F Hayden Humes and C Delino Dear.
WMU controls the opening tip.
Ward has now scored in double figures in 12 consecutive games.
WMU holds Toledo without a field goal for 13:10.
The 5 field goals allowed by WMU in the first half are the fewest allowed in any half this season.
Eight Broncos scored in the first half.
Largest halftime lead of the season for WMU (29 points).
WMU is 10-4 when leading at the half this season.
Second Half
Free throws by Leahy at 10:45 cut Bronco lead to under 20 for first time since 21-4 lead with 12:10 remaining in first half.
WMU held without a field goal for 10:59.
Howard becomes the second Bronco in double figures. Howard now has reached double figures in 12 games this season.
Whitfield is the third Bronco to reach double figures. Whitfield has reached double figures in 17 games this season, including two straight.
Postgame
Ward extends streak of scoring in double figures to 12 games.
WMU finishes its three-game, five-day home stand 2-1.
Toledo loses its tenth consecutive game.
