KALAMAZOO, Mich. – For the second time this season Western Michigan men's basketball squares off with Kent State in a Valentine's Day showdown on Thursday, Feb. 14 at 5:00 p.m. inside University Arena.
Thursday, Feb. 14 • 5:00 p.m. • Kalamazoo, Mich. • University Arena (5,421)
Kent State Golden Flashes (17-6, 6-4 MAC) vs.
Western Michigan Broncos (7-17, 1-10 MAC)
Series Record: WMU trails 57-63
University Arena: WMU leads 38-20
Last Meeting: Jan.8, 2019 (WMU – 73, Kent State – 88)
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, Austin Richie – 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 $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 earned a thrilling 76-74 victory over Northern Illinois on Tuesday for its first Mid-American Conference win. The Broncos now sit with an overall record of 7-17, 1-10 in conference play.
Double-Double Dugan
Senior
Seth Dugan has registered three straight double-doubles including 26 points and 11 rebounds on Tuesday versus Northern Illinois for his 11th of the season. Dugan's 11 double-doubles ranks fifth in a single-season in school history.
Top Ten Duo
Dugan and sophomore
Michael Flowers each rank in the top ten in the MAC in scoring. Dugan ranks ninth at 16.2 points while Flowers leads the team and ranks eighth at 16.3 points per game. WMU along with CMU are the only two schools to have two players in the top ten in scoring.
All About the MACtion from Dugan
Dugan has been dominant in conference play, averaging 17.5 points and 9.8 rebounds in MAC play. The Otsego, Mich., native has recorded six of his 11 double-doubles this season in conference play.
He's Baaack!
After missing three games due to an injury, junior
Jared Printy provided a much needed offensive spark off the bench against NIU on Tuesday. Printy scored in double figures for the first time since Jan.12 with 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting from the field.
Scouting the Opponent
Kent State currently sits in third place in the MAC East with a conference record of 6-4 and 17-6 overall. The Golden Flashes are coming off a 72-53 loss at Akron last Friday. KSU has four players averaging in double figures led by Jaylin Walker at 22.4 points per game.
