KALAMAZOO, Mich. –  Ending the homestand with its third home game in five days the Western Michigan men's basketball team welcomes Miami to University Arena for a 2:00 p.m. tip-off on Saturday, Feb. 16.
Saturday, Feb. 16 • 2:00 p.m. • Kalamazoo, Mich. • University Arena (5,421)
Miami RedHawks (13-11, 5-6 MAC) vs.
Western Michigan Broncos (7-18, 1-11 MAC)
Series Record: WMU trails 48-82
University Arena: WMU leads 36-27
Last Meeting: Feb. 6, 2018 (WMU – 68, Miami – 64)
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 $15. Tickets can be purchased at the Bronco Ticket Office, online at
wmubroncos.com/tickets or by calling 1-888-4-WMU-Tix.
PROMO: NBC's "The Office Day"
Celebrate the hit TV show "The Office" inside University Arena. Fans will be entertained to "The Office" themed in-game promotions along with concession stands serving Kevin's Chili. There will also be a Pretzel stand prior to the game to mimic the one in episodes of the show.
Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan heads into Saturday's contest with an overall record of 7-17, 1-11 in conference play. The Broncos are coming off an 82-63 loss to Kent State at home on Tuesday. As a team the Broncos are shooting 43.1 percent from the field, 32.7 percent from three and 69.1 percent from the free-throw line.
400-CLUB
Senior
Seth Dugan and sophomore
Michael Flowers are the lone Broncos to score over 400 points this season. Combined the duo has accounted for 45.8 percent of WMU's total offense.
Dugan All About the #MACtion
Dugan has been dominant during conference play this season, averaging 17.1 points and 9.6 rebounds per contest.
Flowers On the Rise
Michael Flowers has continued to rise up the scoring ranks in the MAC this season, ranking eighth in the conference at 16.3 points per game. Flowers ranks second among "true" underclassmen in scoring and has registered five straight games in double
figures.
Halftime Lead Lock
Over the past two season when holding a halftime lead the Broncos have a staggering overall record of 30-9.
Third and Final Game
Saturday's games against the RedHawks marks the end of three home games in five days for WMU. The Broncos will receive a bye week with their next match-up set for Saturday, Feb. 23 at Eastern Michigan.
Scouting the Opponent
Miami has an overall record of 13-11, 5-6 in MAC play and is coming off a 79-59 victory over Ohio on Tuesday. The RedHawks are led by Nike Sabande who in 24 games is averaging 15.8 points and shooting 40.5 percent from the field.
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