KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan men's basketball team heads to Muncie, Ind. for a pivotal Mid-American Conference match-up against Ball State on Sunday, Feb. 21.
Sunday, Feb. 21 • 7:00 p.m. • Muncie, Ind. • Worthen Arena (11,500)
Western Michigan Broncos (4-13, 3-9 MAC) at Ball State Cardinals (7-11, 5-8 MAC)
Series Record vs. Ball State: WMU trails 67-68
Last Meeting: Dec. 22, 2020 – Kalamazoo, Mich. – WMU 68, Ball State 76
BROADCAST INFORMATION:
Radio • Bronco Radio Network –
Robin Hook (PBP)
Stations • WZOX – 96.5 FM: Kalamazoo (flagship)
Watch Live vs. Ball State: ESPN3
Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan enters Sunday's contest with an overall record of 4-13 and 3-9 in conference play. WMU fell to Ball State 76-68 earlier this season back on Dec. 22 inside University Arena. The Broncos seek their first victory at Ball State since Feb. 23, 2018
Un-"B"- elievable Performance
Sophomore guard B. Artis White matched his career-high with 20 points against Kent State on Tuesday. White was 6-of-12 from the field and registered a career-high five three-pointers. 18 of White's 20 points came in the first half.
Double Digit White
B. Artis White has scored in double figures in 14 games to lead the Broncos. For his career White has scored in double figures 24 times.
WMU's Big Three
Western Michigan has been led by the trio of B. Artis White,
Titus Wright and
Greg Lee. The trio has combined to score 564 points this season, accounting for 52.3 percent of WMU's total offense.
Halftime Leads are Safe
When having the lead at the half the past three seasons, the Broncos have been dominant with a 44-15 record.
Big Wright
Sophomore
Titus Wright ranks third in the MAC with a .552 field goal percentage. Wright ranks third on the Broncos with 8.4 points per game.
Lee-ding the Way
Over the past five games, senior forward
Greg Lee has averaged 16.0 points and 8.2 rebounds per game while shooting 56.9 percent from the field. Overall Lee ranks second on the team with 12.7 points.
Not So Funday Sunday
Western Michigan is 1-7 on Sunday's since the start of the 2015-16 season. WMU seeks its first Sunday victory since defeating UC Riverside back on Sunday Dec. 30, 2018.
Up Next
Following Sunday's contest the Broncos will return home for a re-scheduled game with Miami on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 12:00 p.m. WMU then travels to MAC leader Toledo on Saturday, Feb. 27.
