KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan women's basketball team returns to Mid-American Conference action with a road match-up against Buffalo on Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Tuesday, Dec. 22 • 12:00 p.m. • Buffalo, NY • Alumni Arena (6,783)
Western Michigan Broncos (1-2, 0-1 MAC) vs. Buffalo Bulls (4-2, 1-0 MAC)
Series Record: Tied 12-12
Last Meeting: Feb. 12, 2020 – Kalamazoo, Mich. – WMU 74, Buffalo 62
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Scouting the Broncos
Following a 10-day layoff in between games, Western Michigan heads to Buffalo with an overall record of 1-2 and 0-1 in conference play. The Broncos are coming off a 75-51 loss at Valparaiso back on Saturday, Dec. 12.
Facing the Best of the Best
This will be the second team WMU has faced that is ranked or receiving votes in the latest College Insider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll. In the latest edition, Buffalo was ranked No.15.
Road Woes
Western Michigan seeks its first win over Buffalo inside Alumni Arena since Jan. 20, 2016.
Super Senior
Senior
Reilly Jacobson leads the Broncos this season at 15.3 points per game. The senior forward also leads the team with 6.3 rebounds per contest. Against Valparaiso, Jacobson had 16 points and eight rebounds in a career-high 33 minutes of action.
Cleaning the Glass
The Broncos have four players averaging over 4.0 rebounds per game, led by Jacobson and redshirt freshman Taylor Williams at 6.3 per contest.
Crunch Time
WMU is outscoring its opponents 62-56 in the fourth quarter this season.
Some More Ross
Freshman
Lauren Ross has been stellar off the bench for the Broncos, ranking third on the team at 9.0 points per game. Ross is averaging 23.3 minutes per game and is shooting 36 percent from the field.
What's Next?
Following Tuesday's game the Broncos will wait until Jan. 2 of 2021 to play their next game. WMU will open up the new year with a road contest at Northern Illinois. The Broncos MAC opener is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 6 against Bowling Green.
