KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan men's basketball returns home after a three-game road trip to host Milwaukee on Saturday, Dec. 22 inside University Arena.
Saturday, Dec .22 • 3:00 p.m. • Kalamazoo, Mich. • University Arena (5,421)
Milwaukee Panthers (4-8, 0-0 Horizon) vs.
Western Michigan Broncos (5-6, 0-0 MAC)
Series Record: WMU leads 7-3
Last Meeting: Dec. 22, 2017 at Milwaukee (WMU 66, Milwaukee 63)
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, 1130 WDFN: Detroit
Watch Live: ESPN3 (Evan Stockton – PBP) (
Sam Mattlin – Sideline)
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 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
Western Michigan heads into its final two games of 2018 with an overall record of 5-6 and is coming off back-to-back losses at No.5 Michigan and at Dayton. Last time out against Dayton on Wednesday, the Broncos fell 85-72 as three players scored in double figures for the Brown & Gold.
Win Streak On the Line vs. Milwaukee
Western Michigan has won six straight against Milwaukee, which is currently tied for the longest active streak against one team. The Broncos have also won six straight over Chicago State.
Last Time Out vs. Milwaukee
The two teams met a season ago in Milwaukee with WMU coming away with a 66-63 victory over the Panthers. Guard
Thomas Wilder led the Broncos with 16 points and had the game-winning block as time expired.
Streaking
The Broncos have key players riding hot offensive streaks heading into Saturday's contest:
• Sophomore
Michael Flowers has scored in double figures in five straight games
• Junior
Jared Printy has made at least one three-pointer in 12 straight regular season games
• Sophomore
Kawanise Wilkins has registered at least one rebound the past five games
Double Digit Trio
The Broncos have a balanced offensive attack with three players averaging in double figures. Flowers leads the team with 15.7 points per game followed by seniors
Seth Dugan (15.5) and
Josh Davis (13.3)
Undefeated (so far) against the Horizon League
This will be the fourth Horizon League team the Broncos have faced this season, amassing a perfect 3-0 record. WMU already this season has defeated Detroit Mercy, Oakland and Youngstown State. Over the past two seasons, WMU is 5-1 against the Horizon League.
On the Horizon
The Broncos will host UC Riverside on Sunday, Dec. 30 at 4:00 p.m. in its final non-conference contest. WMU then begins Mid-American Conference play on the road at Akron (Jan.5) followed by at Kent State (Jan.8). WMU begins home MAC play on Saturday, Jan. 12 against defending MAC West champion Toledo.
