KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Entering the final week of the regular season the Western Michigan men's basketball team makes its final road trip, squaring off with Northern Illinois on Tuesday, March 2.
Tuesday, March 2 • 7:00 p.m. • DeKalb, Ill. • NIU Convocation Center
Western Michigan Broncos (4-15, 3-11 MAC) at Northern Illinois Huskies (2-15, 1-11 MAC)
Series Record vs. NIU: WMU leads 61-35
Last Meeting: Feb. 29, 2020 – Kalamazoo, Mich. – WMU 72, NIU 69
BROADCAST INFORMATION:
Radio • Bronco Radio Network –
Robin Hook (PBP)
Stations • WZOX – 96.5 FM: Kalamazoo (flagship)
Watch Live vs. NIU: ESPN Plus (Andy Garcia – PBP, Mark Lindo – Color)
Scouting the Broncos
Western Michigan enters its final road contest with an overall record of 4-15 and 3-11 in Mid-American Conference play. The Broncos have lost four straight and are coming off a 91-44 loss at MAC leader Toledo on Saturday.
Close Calls
The last six games between Western Michigan and Northern Illinois have been decided by single digits. The average margin of victory of either team during the six-game stretch has been 4.8 points.
Another "W" for the Road
WMU seeks its first win in DeKalb since Feb. 9, 2014 when WMU defeated NIU 74-71. Since then the Broncos have lost seven straight inside the NIU Convocation Center.
Double Digit White
In 19 games this season, sophomore guard B. Artis White has scored in double figures in 15 to lead the Broncos. For his career White has scored in double figures 25 times.
Simp-LEE Terrific
Senior forward
Greg Lee ranks second on the team at 13.1 points per game while leading the squad at 7.1 rebounds per contest. Over the past five games Lee is averaging 15.2 points per game and shooting 52.4 percent from the field.
Big Wright
Sophomore
Titus Wright ranks third in the MAC with a .567 field goal percentage. Wright is third on the team this season at 8.4 points per game.
Second Half Woes
WMU is being outscored 593-738 in the second half of game this season.
Got the Three's Three's Three's
Sophomore B. Artis White has hit at least one three-pointer in 18 consecutive games. As a team WMU has made at least one three-pointer in 325 straight contests.
That 70's Show
In the past four season the Broncos have an overall record of 57-35 when scoring over 70 points.
What's Ahead?
Following Tuesday's contest the Broncos return home for their season finale on Friday, March 5 against in-state foe Eastern Michigan.
