Ohio (15-12, 9-5 Mid-American Conference) is coming off potentially the most significant win any MAC team has had this season. After snapping Akron’s 14-win gaming streak and clinching its spot in the upcoming MAC Tournament, Ohio will now travel to Western Michigan (9-18, 6-8 MAC), looking to carry its momentum through the rest of the season.
Western Michigan will try to defend its home court and desperately hold on to a spot in the MAC Tournament. Ohio has struggled to play on the road all season, holding just a 3-8 record when playing away from The Convo.
Ohio decimated Western Michigan 94-69 earlier this month in a game where five Ohio players scored in double figures. Coming off such a big offensive night against Akron, Ohio might be primed for another scoring outburst.
Here is everything to know before the game:
Game information
Opponent: Western Michigan (No. 8 in the MAC)
Location: Read Fieldhouse (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Time: Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Where to watch: ESPN+
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Meet the opponent:
Head coach: Dwayne Stephens (third season)
Projected Starters:
#2 Chansey Willis Jr.
#4 JaVaughn Hannah
#00 Donovan Williams
#10 Max Burton
#22 Markhi Strickland
Statistical leaders:
Points: Willis (16 per game)
Assists: Willis (5.5 per game)
Rebounds: Owen Lobsinger (6.8 per game)
Field-goal percentage: Burton (50%)
3-Point percentage: Brandon Muntu (30%)
Player to watch for Western Michigan: Chancey Willis
The last time Ohio played Western Michigan, not many players had success for the Broncos. A bulk of the team’s scoring came at the hands of guard Chancey Willis Jr., who contributed 20 points, five rebounds and five assists. Willis has been the most productive Bronco all season, producing 16 points per game while also being the team's leader in assists. When Western Michigan wins big, Willis is often the frontman leading the Broncos to victory.
