KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Returning home after its three-game road swing the Western Michigan men's basketball team prepares for a showdown against in-state rival Oakland on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 3 • 7:00 p.m. • Kalamazoo, Mich. • University Arena (5,421)
Oakland Golden Grizzlies (4-4, 0-0 Horizon) vs. Western Michigan Broncos (4-4, 0-0 MAC)

Series Record: WMU leads 9-4
Last Meeting: Nov. 13, 2018 – Rochester, Mich. – WMU 85, Oakland 77 (OT)

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: ESPN Plus (Evan Stockton – PBP, Wayne Hinton – 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.

PROMOTION: Ugly Sweater Game
 - First 250 fans will receive a WMU Ugly Sweater. CLICK HERE to view.
-  Fans are encouraged to wear their best holiday theme ugly sweater to be entered into a contest. Prizes handed out to the five best ugly sweaters.

Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan returns home with an overall record of 4-4 after its three-game road swing featuring two games at the 2019 NIT Season Tip-Of in Orlando Fla., along with a match-up at Oklahoma State. The Broncos are led by the duo of junior Michael Flowers and redshirt junior Brandon Johnson, who are each averaging over 14 points per game.

Last Year vs. Oakland
Behind a double-double from former Bronco Josh Davis, Western Michigan pulled away late in overtime for a 85-77 victory at Oakland last season. WMU ended the game on an 8-0 run for its first win at Oakland since 2014.

Home Court Advantage
With a 3-0 record at home, WMU can clinch its first 4-0 home start since the 2015-16 campaign. Inside University Arena WMU is averaging 89.3 points per game and is averaging a margin of victory of 22 points.

Flowers is a Walking Bucket
Junior Michael Flowers ranks in the top five of the Mid-American Conference in scoring at 19.3 points per game. Flowers' 154 total points ranks in the top 20 in the NCAA.

Spark Plug off the Bench
Junior Rafael Cruz Jr., has become a spark plug off the bench for the Broncos, averaging 10.8 points and 5.3 rebounds over the past four games.

Bronco Iron Man
Redshirt sophomore Jason Whitens has logged 243 minutes this season, the second most on the team after missing all of last season due to injury. Whitens has played over 30 minutes in four of the first eight games.

On the Horizon (League)
Over the past three seasons WMU is 6-1 against Horizon League opponents. Oakland will be the second of three Horizon League teams WMU will face this season.

The Broncos defeated Milwaukee back on Nov. 9, 115-110 in triple overtime and will square off with Youngstown State on Saturday, Dec. 7.

Scouting the Competition
Oakland heads into Tuesday's contest with an overall record of 4-4 and will face is third straight MAC team after falling to Toledo on Saturday. The Golden Grizzlies are led by Xavier Hill-Mais, who leads the team with 13.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game.