KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Western Michigan women's basketball and head coach Shane Clipfell announced its 2020-21 non-conference schedule on Thursday.

The Broncos will take part in four non-conference games, two of which come inside University Arena. No general public will be permitted inside University Arena for the remainder of 2020. During non-conference play, additional games may be announced at a later date.

Western Michigan will begin the 2020-21 campaign at home with a match-up against the University of Illinois at Chicago on Saturday, Dec. 5. Last season the Broncos defeated the Flames on the road, 80-52. Sophomore guard Sydney Shafer nearly recorded a triple-double with 10 points, eight assists and four rebounds.

Following its season opener WMU will have back-to-back road contests at Detroit Mercy (Dec. 9) and Valparaiso (Dec. 12). The Broncos defeated Detroit Mercy at home, 82-67 and have won seven straight against the Titans. Western Michigan squares off with Valparaiso for the first time since 2014 on Dec. 12. The Broncos own the all-time series 8-3 and have won two straight in the series.

The Broncos wrap up non-conference play with a showdown against Loyola-Chicago on Friday, Dec. 18. The Ramblers are coming off their first winning campaign since 2012 and return 10 letterwinners from last season.

All dates and times are subject to change. Game times and broadcast information will be announced at a later date.

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