KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Playing at home for the first time since Jan. 23 the Western Michigan men's basketball readies for a pivotal Mid-American Conference match-up on Tuesday, Jan. 16 against Kent State.
Tuesday, Feb. 16 • 7:00 p.m. • Kalamazoo, Mich. • University Arena (5,041)
Western Michigan Broncos (4-12, 3-8 MAC) vs. Kent State Golden Flashes (12-5, 9-4 MAC)
Series Record vs. Kent State: WMU trails 58-65
Last Meeting: Jan. 9, 2021 – Kent, Ohio – WMU 54, Kent State 80
BROADCAST INFORMATION:
Radio • Bronco Radio Network –
Robin Hook (PBP)
Stations • WZOX – 96.5 FM: Kalamazoo (flagship)
Watch Live vs. Kent State: ESPN3 (Evan Stockton – PBP, Wayne Hinton – Color)
Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan returns home for the first time since Jan. 23 with an overall record of 4-12 and 3-8 in Mid-American Conference play. The Broncos are coming off an 86-54 loss to Buffalo last Friday and seek its first home win since Dec. 18.
Not So Flash
Western Michigan has won four of the previous six meetings against Kent State inside University Arena. WMU defeated KSU last season at home, 67-63.
Loving #MACtion
During MAC play the Broncos have been led by sophomore B. Artis White at 14.0 points per game. In 10 MAC contests for White the Canton, Mich., native is shooting 36.4 percent from long distance and 43.6 percent from the field.
LEE-ding the Way
Over the past five games senior forward
Greg Lee has been dominant for the Broncos averaging 15.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game
Double Digit White
Sophomore B. Artis White in 16 games this season has registered double-digit points in 13. For his career White has scored in double figures in 23 games.
Big Wright
With a .553 field goal percentage, sophomore center
Titus Wright ranks fourth in the MAC in field goal percentage
Second Half Struggles
In the second half of games this season, Western Michigan is being outscored 509-627.
On the Horizon
Following Tuesday's contest the Broncos next scheduled game is set for Saturday, Feb. 27 at MAC leading Toledo.
