The Western Michigan Broncos (4-13, 1-4 MAC) aim to stop a five-game home losing streak when they host the Northern Illinois Huskies (4-13, 0-5 MAC) on January 21, 2025.
On Saturday, in its most recent game, Western Michigan fell to Buffalo 85-76. With 21 points, Chansey Willis Jr. was its top scorer. Northern Illinois lost its previous game to Central Michigan, 71-66, on Saturday. Quaran McPherson starred with 22 points, plus four boards and zero assists.
When is Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois and when does it start?
This game between the Broncos and Huskies will happen on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. You can expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Western Michigan vs. Northern Illinois
The Broncos and Huskies will take to the hardwood at University Arena for this matchup on January 21, and if you would like to see the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN+.
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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Northern Illinois Huskies Game Preview
Western Michigan Stats, Odds & Insights
Western Michigan’s -72 scoring differential (outscored by 4.3 points per game) is a result of scoring 72.6 points per game (236th in college basketball) while giving up 76.9 per contest (304th in college basketball).
The Broncos average only 3.8 fewer points than the Huskies concede (76.4).
Western Michigan connects on 5.2 three-pointers per game (355th in college basketball) while shooting 27.4% from deep (361st in college basketball). It is making 3.7 fewer threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 8.9 per game while shooting 35.6%.
Offensively, the Broncos have performed better in home games this year, scoring 76.5 points per game, compared to 69.2 per game away from home.
On the offensive side of the ball, Western Michigan has picked up its production a little bit over its last 10 games, scoring 72.7 points per contest over that span compared to the 72.6 it has put up over the course of this season.
Northern Illinois Stats, Odds & Insights
Northern Illinois has a -100 scoring differential, falling short by 5.9 points per game. It is putting up 70.5 points per game, 278th in college basketball, and is giving up 76.4 per outing to rank 300th in college basketball.
The Huskies’ 70.5 points per game are 6.4 fewer than the Broncos give up.
Northern Illinois makes 1.1 more threes per contest than the opposition, 9.2 (63rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.1.
At home the Huskies are putting up 77.9 points per game, 13.9 more than they are averaging on the road (64.0).
Northern Illinois has fared better offensively over its past 10 games, putting up 70.8 points per contest, 0.3 more than its season average of 70.5.
Broncos Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chansey Willis Jr. | 9 | 16.0 | 4.4 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
Markhi Strickland | 17 | 11.7 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
Javaughn Hannah | 15 | 11.5 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
Owen Lobsinger | 17 | 10.9 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1.5 |
Donovan Williams | 13 | 7.9 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
Huskies Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Quentin Jones | 17 | 15.9 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
James Dent Jr. | 17 | 12.4 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
Quaran McPherson | 16 | 10.8 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
Ethan Butler | 12 | 9.8 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 |
Nasir Muhammad | 12 | 6.8 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
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