KALAMAZOO, Mich. – In a highly anticipated match-up the Western Michigan women's basketball team welcomes Ball State to University Arena on Saturday, Jan. 30.
Saturday, Jan. 30 • 2:00 p.m. • Kalamazoo, Mich. • University Arena (5,041)
Western Michigan Broncos (2-9, 1-8 MAC) vs. Ball State Cardinals (7-5, 5-3 MAC)
Series Record: WMU trails 39-46
Last Meeting: March 7, 2020 – Kalamazoo, Mich. – WMU 63, Ball State 64 (OT)
BROADCAST INFORMATION:
Radio • Bronco Radio Network – Aaron Coyle (PBP)
Stations • 1660 AM WQLR; 95.5 FM WTOU - Kalamazoo (flagship)
Watch Live • ESPN Plus
Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan heads into Saturday's contest with an overall record of 2-9 and 1-8 in Mid-American Conference play. The Broncos are coming off a 77-53 loss at Bowling Green on Wednesday.
Close Encounters
It has been close between Western Michigan and Ball State with three of the last four meetings being decided by single digits. Of the past five meetings, the average margin of victory has been 7.2 points.
Block It Up
Redshirt freshman Taylor Williams ranks fourth in the MAC at 1.1 blocks per game while ranking fifth overall in total blocks. As a team WMU ranks eighth in the MAC at 2.2 blocks per game.
Double Digit Trio
The trio of
Reilly Jacobson, Taylor Williams and
Sydney Shafer are each averaging in double figures. Jacobson leads the team at 13.1 points per game followed by Shafer at 11.5 points and Williams at 11.3. The trio has combined to score 395 points this season, accounting for 58.6 percent of WMU's total offense.
Williams Amongst the Best in the MAC
Redshirt freshman Taylor Williams leads the Broncos and rank third in the MAC at 8.9 rebounds per game. Williams ranks fourth in the MAC in both offensive rebounds per game (3.0) and defensive rebounds (5.9).
Young Broncos
406 of WMU's 674 points this season have been scored by underclassmen, led by sophomore
Sydney Shafer at 11.5 points per game. WMU's underclassmen have accounted for 60.2 percent of WMU's total offense this season.
What's Next?
Following Saturday's contest Western Michigan travels to Oxford, Ohio for a match-up with Miami on Wednesday, Feb. 3. The Broncos return home next weekend for a showdown with in-state rival Central Michigan on Saturday, Feb. 6.
