KALAMAZOO, Mich. –  The Western Michigan women's basketball team heads to Stroh Center on Wednesday, Feb. 1 to face the Falcons of Bowling Green State University. Tip-off is schedule for 7 pm. 
 
WHERE TO WATCH
Wednesday's matchup between the Broncos and the Falcons will be available for streaming via ESPN+. The link to the stream is listed above and can also be found HERE. 
 
THE MATCHUP
The Falcons lead the all-time series between the two teams to head into their 75th meeting. Western Michigan won its last contest against Bowling to break its two-win streak against the Broncos. 
 
THE SERIES 
Overall: Bowling Green leads, 39-36 
Home: Western Michigan leads, 21-15
Away: Bowling Green leads, 21-14
Neutral: Bowling Green leads, 3-1
 
Last 10 Meetings:
Date                Result            Score              Location       
2/7/2018             W                 81-67              Bowling Green, Ohio 
3/5/2018             W                 85-71              Kalamazoo, Mich.
1/5/2019             W                 84-82              Bowling Green, Ohio
1/22/2020            L                 63-72              Bowling Green, Ohio      
2/19/2020           W                 69-55              Kalamazoo, Mich.          
3/9/2020             W                 84-67              Kalamazoo, Mich.          
1/6/2021              L                 48-73              Kalamazoo, Mich.          
1/27/2021            L                 53-77              Bowling Green, Ohio      
1/26/2022            L                 51-67              Bowling Green, Ohio      
2/16/2022          W                 72-64              Kalamazoo, Mich.

SCOUTING THE FALCONS 
Bowling Green State University preps to host the Broncos on Wednesday, Feb. 1, BGSU enters the contest with an overall record of 18-2, tying the best 20-game start in program history. The Falcons hold an 8-0 record in home games this season. BGSU holds a seven-game win streak after defeating Buffalo, 64-61, and Northern Illinois, 66-50, this last week. Elissa Brett led the latest victory over NIU with 21 points and 10 rebounds, in addition to Jocelyn Tate's 15 points and six boards. Nyla Hampton and Lexi Fleming each scored eight on the night to make 42 percent from the field, while holding the Huskies to 21.4 percent. 
 
Currently leading the Falcons in scoring is Brett averaging 13.5 PPG, 6.1 RPG, with a total of 21 steals. Brett has been one of the Falcons' top players all season long, registering two double-doubles over the last three games. Allison Day follows just behind in scoring averaging 11.9 PPG, 4.7 RPG, with 16 steals and seven blocks. Tate holds the reigns for rebounds, averaging 4.8 defensive boards and 2.0 offensive boards per game for a total of 6.3 boards per game. 
 
On the season, Bowling Green averages 80.6 PPG on 46.2 percent shooting from the field. BGSU averages 37.1 rebounds per game for a +2.7 margin against their opponents. The Falcons on average attempt 12.0 free throws per game making 70.7 percent of their attempts from the charity stripe. BGSU adds 17.3 assists a game with 11.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per contest.
 
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM WESTERN MICHIGAN 
Western Michigan heads into play 9-10 on the season and 4-4 in the MAC after a 64-38 loss at Kent State Saturday. WMU has lost the last two games after winning the previous four contests. Saturday's scoring was led by junior guard Hannah Spitzley with 12 points, followed by Alli Carlson and Lauren Audino with six points each. The Broncos struggled to find a shooting stride, going 15-for-55 (27.3 percent) from the field and 1-of-17 (5.9 percent) from beyond the arch. 

Currently leading the Broncos in scoring is Taylor Williams averaging 14.3 PPG, 9.1 RPG, with a total of 24 steals, and a team-high of 33 blocks. Followed by Hannah Spitzley making on average 7.7 PPG and 4.8 RPG with a team-high 38 steals and 12 blocks. Gabi Saxman follows just behind Spitzley with 37 steals, while Maddie Watters leads the Broncos in three-pointers averaging 5.4 per game.
 
On the season, Western Michigan averages 64.9 PPG on 38.7 percent shooting from the field. WMU averages 32.4 rebounds per game for a -5.5 margin against their opponents. The Broncos on average attempt 11.6 free throws per game making 66.7 percent of their attempts from the charity stripe. WMU adds 11.8 assists a game with 10.2 steals and 2.5 blocks per contest. 
 
MAC STANDINGS
Bowling Green (7-1 MAC, 18-2 Overall) 
Ball State (7-1 MAC, 17-4 Overall)
Toledo (6-2 MAC, 15-4 Overall)
Akron (5-3 MAC, 14-5 Overall)
Kent State (5-3 MAC, 13-6 Overall)
Western Michigan (4-4 MAC, 9-10 Overall)
Eastern Michigan (3-5 MAC, 11-8 Overall)
Buffalo (3-5 MAC, 8-9 Overall)
Northern Illinois (2-6 MAC, 10-9 Overall)
Miami (2-6 MAC, 4-15 Overall)
Central Michigan (2-6 MAC, 4-15 Overall)
Ohio (1-7 MAC, 3-16 Overall)
 
LEADING THE MAC (*NATIONAL RANKING)
Taylor Williams
    Blocks (150 Ranked) - 2nd (33) *44th
    Blocks Per Game (247 Ranked) - 2nd (1.83) *34th
    Field Goal Percentage (250 Ranked) - 10th (44.7) *135th
    Free Throw Attempts (144 Ranked) - 5th (101) *90th
    Points Per Game (250 Ranked) - 11th (14.3) *197th
    Rebounds Per Game (249 Ranked) - 3rd (9.1) *44th
 
Hannah Spitzley 
  Steals Per Game (247 Ranked)- 5th (2.00) *126^th
 
Gabi Saxman
  Steals Per Game (247 Ranked)- 7th (1.95) *153rd
 
UP NEXT
After Wednesday's contest, the Broncos return home to host Akron at University Arena in a doubleheader matchup with Men's Basketball. Tip-off against the Zips on Saturday, Feb. 4 is set for noon. Saturday's matchup features National Girls and Women in Sports Day, as well as Youth Day! Purchase a youth ticket for free entry into the Pregame Youth Showcase with Female Varsity Sports. After, join us for Kids Take Over the Arena for WMU Basketball Youth Day! For more information follow the link above. 
 
Saturday's contest will be available for streaming via ESPN+. To purchase tickets to any Western Michigan women's basketball home game this season, visit wmubroncos.com/tickets or call 1-888-4-WMUTIX.