W. Michigan seeks revenge on Ball State
February 20, 2021 GMT
John E. Worthen Arena, Muncie, Indiana; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Ball State goes for the season sweep over Western Michigan after winning the previous matchup in Kalamazoo. The teams last went at it on Dec. 22, when the Cardinals shot 51.8 percent from the field while holding Western Michigan to just 44.2 percent on their way to an eight-point victory.
SAVVY VETERANS: Each of these teams has relied heavily on their seniors this year. K.J. Walton, Ishmael El-Amin, Brachen Hazen, Jarron Coleman and Miryne Thomas have collectively accounted for 67 percent of Ball State’s scoring this season including 59 percent of the team’s points over its last five games. For Western Michigan, Greg Lee, B. Artis White and Jason Whitens have combined to score 49 percent of the team’s points this season, including 59 percent of all Broncos points over their last five.LOVE FOR LEE: Lee has connected on 25.8 percent of the 31 3-pointers he’s attempted. He’s also converted 66.7 percent of his free throws this season.