9 & 10 News
January 14, 2021
University Arena in Read Fieldhouse, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Saturday, 12 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Western Michigan looks for its seventh straight win in the head-to-head series over Miami. In its last six wins against the RedHawks, Western Michigan has won by an average of 7 points. Miami’s last win in the series came on Feb. 9, 2016, a 45-44 victory.
SUPER SENIORS: Miami has relied heavily on its seniors. Dalonte Brown, Mekhi Lairy, Isaiah Coleman-Lands and James Beck have collectively accounted for 58 percent of the team’s scoring this year and 58 percent of all RedHawks points over the team’s last five games.
9 & 10 News
January 11, 2021
University Arena in Read Fieldhouse, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Buffalo looks for its sixth straight win in the head-to-head series over Western Michigan. Buffalo has won by an average of 10 points in its last five wins over the Broncos. Western Michigan’s last win in the series came on Jan. 23, 2016, a 91-71 win.
TEAM LEADERS: B. Artis White has averaged 15.1 points to lead the way for the Broncos. Greg Lee is also a primary contributor, putting up 9.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. The Bulls have been led by Jeenathan Williams, who is averaging 19 points and eight rebounds.
Toledo looks to extend streak vs W. Michigan
December 31, 2020 GMT
University Arena in Read Fieldhouse, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Toledo looks for its eighth straight win in the head-to-head series over Western Michigan. Toledo has won by an average of 11 points in its last seven wins over the Broncos. Western Michigan’s last win in the series came on Feb. 21, 2017, a 61-56 win.
SAVVY SENIORS: Western Michigan’s Greg Lee, Rafael Cruz Jr. and Jason Whitens have collectively scored 40 percent of all Broncos points this season, though that figure has slipped to percent over the last five games.MIGHTY MARREON: Marreon Jackson has connected on 34.6 percent of the 81 3-pointers he’s attempted and has made 10 of 30 over his last three games. He’s also made 100 percent of his foul shots this season.
9 & 10 News
December 21, 2020
University Arena in Read Fieldhouse, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Tuesday, 2 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Two guards will be on display as K.J. Walton and Ball State will take on B. Artis White and Western Michigan. The senior Walton has scored 27 percent of the team’s points this season and is averaging 17.2 over his last five games. White, a sophomore, is averaging 14 points over the last five games.
SAVVY VETERANS: Senior leadership could play a big role in the outcome of this game. Greg Lee, Rafael Cruz Jr. and Jason Whitens have collectively scored 39 percent of Western Michigan’s points this season. For Ball State, Walton, Ishmael El-Amin, Brachen Hazen, Miryne Thomas and Jalen Windham have combined to account for 78 percent of all Ball State scoring, including 89 percent of the team’s points over its last five games.
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