KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan women's basketball team begins Mid-American Conference play on the road at in-state rival Central Michigan on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Tip-off is set for 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9 • 2:00 p.m. • Mount Pleasant, Mich. • McGuirk Arena (5,300)
Western Michigan Broncos (1-0, 0-0 MAC) at Central Michigan Chippewas (0-1, 0-0 MAC)
Series Record: WMU trails 50-57
Last Meeting: Feb. 26, 2020 – Mount Pleasant, Mich. – WMU 60, CMU 76
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Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan enters its MAC opener with an overall record of 1-0 after a 80-76 victory over Illinois-Chicago last Saturday. Against the Flames the Broncos had four score in double figures with redshirt senior forward
Reilly Jacobson leading the way with 24 points.
Rivalry Renewed
This will be the 108
th meeting between Western Michigan and Central Michigan. WMU looks to snap a six-game losing skid to it's in-state rival. WMU seeks its first regular season victory over CMU since 2015.
Williams Goes for Double-Double
In her first career start, redshirt freshman Taylor Williams posted her first career double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds. Williams was 5-of-6 from the field and played just 19 minutes.
Ready for Reilly
Redshirt senior
Reilly Jacobson had a career day against Illinois-Chicago, posting a career-high 24 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the field. Jacobson also had seven rebounds in 33 minutes of action.
We've Got MACtion
Western Michigan has won four straight Mid-American Conference openers. WMU hasn't lost a MAC opener since 2015-16.
Bronco Debut Off the Bench
Off the bench freshman
Lauren Ross had quite the debut in the Brown & Gold, scoring 10 points in 28 minutes. Ross was 3-of-9 from the field and 4-of-7 from the free-throw line.
Shooting Well
While only a game into the season, the Broncos lead the conference with a .490 field goal percentage. WMU also ranks third in the MAC with a .364 three-point percentage.
What's On Deck?
Following Wednesday's contest the Broncos will stay on the road and continue non-conference play on Saturday, Dec. 12 at Valparaiso. WMU wraps up non-conference play at home on Friday, Dec. 18 against Loyola-Chicago.
