KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan women's basketball teams finally opens up its 2020-21 campaign with a home contest on Saturday, Dec. 5 against the University of Illinois-Chicago. Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. inside University Arena.  

Saturday, Dec. 5  • 7:00 p.m. • Kalamazoo, Mich. • University Arena (5,421)
Western Michigan Broncos (0-0, 0-0 MAC) vs. Illinois-Chicago (1-1,0-0 Horizon)

Series Record: WMU trails 2-5
Last Meeting: Dec. 8, 2019 – Chicago, Ill.  – WMU 52, UIC 80

BROADCAST INFORMATION:
Radio • Bronco Radio Network – Aaron Coyle (PBP)
Stations • 1660 AM WQLR; 95.5 FM WTOU - Kalamazoo (flagship)

Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan finished last season with an overall record of 18-13 and 10-8 in Mid-American Conference play. The Broncos have seven players returning from last year's squad while welcoming five newcomers. This off-season, WMU lost 81.2 percent of its total offense from last season.

Letting the Three's Fly
Last season, WMU knocked down a program-record 225 three-pointers. Breaking the record of 222 set in 2018-19.

Starting the Season Strong
Under head coach Shane Clipfell, the Broncos are 6-2 in season openers. Western Michigan has won eight straight home openers and has never lost a home opener under Clipfell.

Home Sweet Home
Western Michigan captured 10 wins at home last season. It was the first time since 2014-15 the Broncos have won 10 or more games at home.

We've Got the MACtion
WMU's 10 league wins a year ago was tied for the ninth most in program history and the most since 2014-15. It was the second double-digit league win total under Clipfell.

Playing the Best of the Best
The Broncos are playing five teams that are either ranked or receiving votes in the latest CollegeInsider.com Women's Mid-Major Top 25 poll.

New Faces in Kalamazoo
WMU will welcome five newcomers to the 2020-21 squad in Lauren Ross, Megan Wagner, Hannah Spitzley, Gabi Saxman and Florida Atlantic transfer Abby Voss.

What's Next?
After Saturday's contest the Broncos will hit the road for two straight beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 9 against in-state and MAC rival Central Michigan. Following it's match-up with the Chippewas, WMU travels to Valparaiso on Saturday, Dec. 12.