KALAMAZOO, Mich. – A B1G challenge awaits Western Michigan men's basketball this weekend as the Broncos travel to Ann Arbor for a match-up with undefeated No. 5 Michigan on Saturday, Dec. 15 inside Crisler Arena.
Saturday, Dec. 15 • 2:00 p.m. • Ann Arbor, Mich. • Crisler Arena (12,707)
Western Michigan Broncos (5-4, 0-0 MAC) at No. 5 Michigan Wolverines (10-0, 0-0 Big Ten)
Series Record: WMU trails 26-13
Last Meeting: Dec. 4, 2012 (WMU 41, UM 73)
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: Big Ten Network (Kevin Kugler – PBP / Stephen Bardo – Color)
Get your Tickets!
Make sure to join us for Bronco basketball this season inside University Arena! Single-game tickets start at just $15. Also available is the "Pick Six" plan as Bronco fans have the opportunity to pick six men's home games that fit their schedule starting at only $66. Tickets can be purchased at the Bronco Ticket Office, online at
wmubroncos.com/tickets or by calling 1-888-4-WMU-Tix.
$12 Holiday Special
Bronco Basketball for the Holidays! December 22 vs. Milwaukee or Dec. 30 vs. UC Riverside: Receive a hot dog, popcorn, small fountain drink and a game ticket for only $12. Tickets can be purchased at the Bronco Ticket Office, online at
wmubroncos.com/tickets or by calling 1-888-4-WMU-Tix.
Scouting the Broncos
It's the second of a three-game road trip for Western Michigan as it heads into Saturday's contest with an overall record of 5-4. The Broncos are coming off an 88-77 victory over Youngstown State last Saturday. Against YSU, the Broncos knocked down 13 three-pointers, the sixth most in a single-game in school history.
Dugan One of the NCAA Elites
Senior
Seth Dugan is one of just 17 players in the NCAA to be averaging a double-double this season with 17.7 points and 10.1 rebounds per game. Dugan also ranks 13
th in the nation with five double-doubles.
Playing the Best of the Best
For the fifth time since 2010 WMU will square off with an opponent that is nationally ranked. It's the first game against a ranked opponent since taking on No.3 Villanova in 2016. WMU's last win over a ranked opponent came on Nov. 21, 2007 versus No. 25 Davidson.
Final Four Teams x3
For the third straight year the Broncos will play against an opponent who the previous year made the NCAA Final Four:
•2016 – Villanova (National Champion)
•2017 – South Carolina
• 2018 – Michigan (national runner-up)
WMU the One & Only in the NCAA
Western Michigan is the only school in the NCAA to have two players with at least four double-doubles this season. Senior
Seth Dugan has five while fellow senior
Josh Davis has four. The senior duo has each recorded a double-double in three games this season.
Flowers Blooming
Sophomore guard
Michael Flowers has had a stellar start to his sophomore campaign. The Southfield, Mich., native is averaging 13.6 points per game this season and in the past four contests has averaged 15.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
Give Me 80
The Broncos has scored over 80 points five times this season which has coincided with a victory each time. Over the past two seasons, WMU is 30-10 when scoring at least 80.
On the Horizon
Western Michigan will play its final non-conference road game on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at Dayton before hosting Milwaukee (Dec.22) and UC Riverside (Dec. 30) to end 2018. The Broncos begin Mid-American Conference play on Saturday, Jan. 5 at Akron, followed by at Kent State on Jan. 8.
