KALAMAZOO, Mich. – For the first time since 2010 the Western Michigan men's basketball team welcomes in-state foe Alma College to University Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 19.  

Tuesday, Nov. 19 • 7:00 p.m. • Kalamazoo, Mich. • University Arena (5,421)
Alma College Scots (0-2, 0-0 MIAA) vs. Western Michigan Broncos (3-1, 0-0 MAC)

Series Record: WMU leads 1-0
University Arena: WMU leads 1-0
Last Meeting: Dec. 4, 2010 – Kalamazoo, Mich. – WMU 109, Alma College 50

BROADCAST INFORMATION:
Radio • Bronco Radio Network – Robin Hook (PBP)
Stations • WZOX – 96.5 FM: Kalamazoo (flagship), Portage, Mattawan; WMAX – 96.1 FM: Holland, Muskegon; WTKG 1230 AM: Grand Rapids, WDFN 1130 AM; Detroit
Watch Live: ESPN3 (Evan Stockton – PBP, Devon Doxey – Color, 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 $12. 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 is off to a 3-1 start for the second consecutive year and with a win can move to 4-1 for the first time since the 2012-13 campaign. Through four games the Broncos own the Mid-American Conference's third best offense, scoring 84.8 points per game.

Free for a Reason
Heading into Tuesday's contest WMU ranks first in the NCAA in free-throws made (107) and free-throws attempted (140). As a team the Broncos are shooting 76.4 percent from the charity stripe.

Flowers in the National Rankings
Junior guard Michael Flowers is proving to be one of the best scorers in the nation, ranking 28^th in the NCAA at 22.5 points per game. Flowers also ranks seventh in the NCAA in total points (90) and 12^th in the nation in three-pointers made (14).

Johnson Heating Up
Redshirt junior Brandon Johnson has scored over 20 points in each of the last three contests. Johnson matched his career-high with 21 points on 8-of-12 shooting from the field at Ole Miss last Friday. On the season, Johnson is averaging 17.3 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.

Fast Starts
Western Michigan is outscoring its opponents, 162-136 in the first half this season.

Chasing 1,000
The Broncos have the potential to have three 1,000 point scorers this season:
• Brandon Johnson -  593 career points
• Michael Flowers – 670 career points
• Kawanise Wilkins (Barton CC & WMU) – 784 career points

Home Sweet Home
Since 2014 WMU has been dominant at home during non-conference play posting a 23-6 record.

Scouting the Competition
Alma College heads into Tuesday's contest with an overall record of 0-2. To begin the season, the Scots suffered a seven-point loss at No. 17 Augustana College prior to a 19-point defeat at the hands of Illinois-Wesleyan. The Scots are averaging 71.5 points per game and are shooting 42.4 percent from the field.