KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Off the heels of its Mid-American Conference opener, Western Michigan men's basketball continues conference play on the road with a match-up at Kent State on Tuesday, Jan. 8.  

Tuesday, Jan. 8 • 7:00 p.m. • Kent, Ohio • M.A.C. Center (6,327)
Western Michigan Broncos (6-8, 0-1 MAC) at Kent State Golden Flashes (11-3, 0-1 MAC)

Series Record: WMU trails 57-62
Last Meeting: Jan. 16, 2018 (WMU 71, KSU 73 / Kent, Ohio)

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 (Ty Linder – PBP, Tanner Castora – 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.

Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan has an overall record of 6-8, 0-1 in MAC play and is coming off a 56-48 defeat at Akron on Saturday. Despite the loss, the Broncos held the Zips to just 27.9 percent shooting from the field. Senior Josh Davis and sophomore Michael Flowers led WMU with 14 points.

Take Them If They are Free
The Broncos rank four in the MAC with a .697 free-throw percentage and have been automatic from the line in the past three games. Against Milwaukee, UC Riverside and Akron the Brown & Gold have went 38-of-48 from the free-throw line.

No Foul Play
WMU ranks 38^th in the NCAA and second in the MAC in fewest fouls. The Broncos have committed just 211 fouls this year.

Davis Heating Up
Over the past three games, Davis has provided an offensive spark for the Broncos averaging 13.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. The Detroit, Mich., native has scored in double figures in three straight contests.

Off to a Fast Start
In the first 20 minutes of play, Western Michigan has outscored its opponents, 479-451.

On the Road at Kent State
Western Michigan seeks its first win at Kent State since 2014. The Broncos all-time are 17-39 at Kent State.

Streaking
• Sophomore Michael Flowers has scored in double figures in eight consecutive games
• Junior Jared Printy has made at least one three-pointer in every game this season and 15 straight regular season games.
• Sophomore Kawanise Wilkins has registered back-to-back double digit rebound performances.

On the Horizon
Western Michigan returns home on Saturday, Jan. 12 for a showdown with defending MAC West champion Toledo. The Broncos then host defending tournament champion and nationally ranked Buffalo on Tuesday, Jan. 15.