KALAMAZOO, Mich. – After a week in-between games the Western Michigan women's basketball team returns to the court on Wednesday, Feb. 24 against in-state foe Eastern Michigan.
Wednesday, Feb. 24 • 7:00 p.m. • Ypsilanti, Mich. • Convocation Center
Western Michigan Broncos (4-13, 3-12 MAC) at Eastern Michigan Eagles (10-6, 7-4 MAC)
Series Record: WMU trails 47-50
Last Meeting: Jan. 10, 2021 – Kalamazoo, Mich. – WMU 62, EMU 67
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 is coming off a 71-58 victory over Kent State last Wednesday and has an overall record of 4-13 and Mid-American Conference record of 3-12. WMU seeks its first road win this season and first since March 4, 2020.
Down to the Wire
Since 2013 the Broncos and Eagles have met 18 times with 15 of those games being decided by single digits. The last seven meetings between WMU and EMU have been decided by single digits.
Senior Leads the Way
Against Kent State redshirt senior
Reilly Jacobson led the way with a career-high 27 points on 11-of-16 shooting from the field. Jacobson notched her third 20-point game of the season and 14
th game scoring in double figures.
Trio of Broncos
The trio of Jacobson, redshirt freshman Taylor Williams and sophomore
Sydney Shafer are all averaging in double figures for the Brown & Gold. The trio has accounted for 65.5 percent for WMU's total offense.
Williams Amongst the Best in the MAC
Redshirt freshman Taylor Williams leads the team and ranks fourth in the MAC at 9.9 rebounds per game. Williams ranks second in the MAC in offensive rebounds per game (3.7) and fourth in defensive rebounds per game (6.2).
Quartet of Broncos
Western Michigan has had four score in double figures in two of the last four games.
What's Ahead?
Following Wednesday's contest the Broncos begin a two-game homestand beginning on Saturday, Feb. 27 against Northern Illinois. WMU then takes on Toledo (March 3) before concluding the season Saturday, March 6 at Ball State.
