KALAMAZOO, Mich. – The Western Michigan women's basketball team is set to host Ohio University for a 2 pm tip-off at University Arena on Saturday, Feb. 24. Saturday's matchup will feature Senior Day, honoring Emily Flannery, Abby Voss, and Maddie Watters for their dedication and influence on the Western Michigan basketball program. 
 
WHERE TO WATCH 
Saturday's matchup between the Broncos and Bobcats will be available for streaming via ESPN+. The link to the stream is listed above and can be found HERE. 
 
THE SERIES
Western Michigan leads the all-time series between the two teams to head into their 97th matchup. WMU holds the all-time home advantage 18-12, while Ohio leads at the Convocation Center, 19-12, as well as in Cleveland at the MAC tournament, 3-2.
 
Last time out, the Broncos distributed their scoring across the board. Lauren Ross, Hannah Spitzley, and Taylor Williams proved to be the perfect trio scoring double-digits for WMU. Ross led with 25 points four assists, and two rebounds. Spitzley followed with 14 points, eight boards, four steals, and one block. While Williams registered 10 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, and one steal and block each. 
 
The Broncos showcased their three-point shooting capabilities in the contest shooting 12-of-29 from beyond the arc for 41.4 percent. At the time WMU was ranked first in the conference and seventh nationally. Currently Western Michigan remains first in the conference and now ranks 15th nationally. 
 
Overall: 32-34
Home: 18-12
Away: 12-19
Neutral: 2-3
MAC Tournament: 2-3
 
Last 10 Meetings: 
Date                Result             Score               Location
1/25/2017        L                      67-80               Athens, Ohio
1/13/2018        W                     54-69               Kalamazoo, Mich.
2/16/2019        L                      56-70               Athens, Ohio
1/15/2020        W                     73-72               Kalamazoo, Mich.
3/11/2020        L                      75-84               Cleveland, Ohio
1/23/2021        L                      63-69               Kalamazoo, Mich.
2/13/2021        L                      52-74               Athens, Ohio
1/29/2022        W                     74-64               Kalamazoo, Mich.
2/12/2022        W                     80-73               Athens, Ohio
1/18/23            W                     68-57               Athens Ohio
 
SCOUTING THE BOBCATS (6-20 Overall, 4-11 MAC)
The Bobcat is entering play coming off an 82-56 loss against conference opponents Kent State. Ohio went 20-of-48 for 41.7 percent from the field, 4-of-19 from the three-point range for 21.1 percent, and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free throw line. The team grabbed 31 rebounds, seven steals, and collected eight assists. Yaya Felder led the scoring on the night with 24 points, followed by freshman Jaya McClure with 12. 
 
Ohio is led offensively by Felder, who leads the MAC in field goal attempts (415), made field goals (187), points (548), and points per game (21.1). She also ranks second in the MAC in free throw attempts (162) and made free throws (123). Caitlyn Kroll leads the boards for the Bobcats pulling down a total of 147 rebounds for an average of 6.1 boards per game. Kroll registers 22 offensive and an astounding 125 defensive rebounds. Kroll also proves to excel on defense with her quick hands as she tallies 42 steals on the season. 
 
MAC STANDINGS
Bowling Green (13-2 MAC, 24-3 Overall) 
Toledo (13-2 MAC, 22-4 Overall)
Ball State (13-2 MAC, 23-5 Overall)
Kent State (10-5 MAC, 18-8 Overall)
Akron (6-9 MAC, 15-11 Overall)
Eastern Michigan (6-9 MAC, 14-12 Overall)
Northern Illinois (6-9 MAC, 14-12 Overall)
Miami (6-9 MAC, 11-17 Overall)
Western Michigan (5-10 MAC, 10-16 Overall)
Buffalo (4-11 MAC, 9-15 Overall)
Central Michigan (4-11 MAC, 6-20 Overall)
Ohio (4-11 MAC, 6-20 Overall)
 
LEADING THE MAC (*Nationally)
Taylor Williams
    Blocks (142 Ranked) - 2nd (45) *39th
    Blocks Per Game (249 Ranked) - 1st (1.80) *37th
    Field Goal Percentage (250 Ranked) - 6th (45.7) *125th
    Free Throw Attempts (150 Ranked) - 4th (126) *110th
    Points Per Game (250 Ranked) - 12th (14.8) *183rd
    Rebounds (149 Ranked) - 3rd (224) *88th
    Rebounds Per Game (250 Ranked) - 3rd (9.0) *56th
 
Hannah Spitzley 
    Steals (145 Ranked) - 5th (54) *102nd
    Steals Per Game (246 Ranked) - 5th (2.08) *97th
 
Gabi Saxman 
    Steals Per Game (246 Ranked) - 7th (1.81) *199th
 
UP NEXT
Western Michigan women's basketball team continues to enjoy their home crowd as they host in-state rivals, Central Michigan on Wednesday, Mar. 1. Wednesday's contest is a 7 pm tip-off, featuring a white-out theme! Come on out and support your Broncos at University Arena for their last home game of the season!

To purchase tickets to any Western Michigan women's basketball home game this season, visit wmubroncos.com/tickets or call 1-888-4-WMUTIX.