The Western Michigan Broncos (8-9) host the Central Michigan Chippewas (7-11) in MAC action at University Arena, tipping off at 1:00 PM ET on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Western Michigan was victorious in its previous game against Bowling Green, 63-60, on Wednesday. Hannah Spitzley starred with 19 points, plus five boards and one assist. Central Michigan lost its most recent game to Kent State, 77-56, on Wednesday. Jess Lawson led the way with 14 points, plus four boards and two assists.
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When is Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan and when does it start?
This matchup between the Broncos and Chippewas is set to start on Saturday, January 25, 2025. You should expect the opening tip at 1:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Western Michigan vs. Central Michigan
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Western Michigan Broncos vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Game Preview
Western Michigan Stats, Odds & Insights
Western Michigan has a -89 scoring differential, falling short by 5.2 points per game. It is putting up 57.5 points per game to rank 323rd in college basketball and is giving up 62.7 per outing to rank 145th in college basketball.
The Broncos post 10.2 fewer points than the Chippewas allow (67.7).
Western Michigan connects on 7.0 three-pointers per game (106th in college basketball) at a 31.8% rate (158th in college basketball), compared to the 6.0 its opponents make while shooting 29.8% from beyond the arc.
The Broncos are averaging 58.0 points per game this season when playing at home, which is 1.0 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (57.0).
Western Michigan’s offense has been improved over its last 10 games, putting up 60.5 points per contest compared to the 57.5 it has averaged this season.
Central Michigan Stats, Odds & Insights
Central Michigan is being outscored by 5.9 points per game, with a -106 scoring differential overall. It puts up 61.8 points per game (262nd in college basketball), and allows 67.7 per contest (259th in college basketball).
The Chippewas put up only 0.9 fewer points per game (61.8) than the Broncos give up (62.7).
Central Michigan connects on 4.9 three-pointers per game (285th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.9. It shoots 28.9% from deep, and its opponents shoot 27.3%.
The Chippewas score 60.9 points per game at home, and 62.4 on the road.
While Central Michigan is posting 61.8 points per game in 2024-25, it has fallen short of that over its previous 10 games, amassing 61.1 points per contest.
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Broncos Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Marina Asensio | 17 | 13.9 | 3.3 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
Hannah Spitzley | 17 | 12.8 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
Alli Carlson | 12 | 8.1 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 1.1 |
Maggie Stutelberg | 7 | 5.6 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 1.7 |
Lauren Audino | 13 | 5.2 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
Chippewas Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Madi Morson | 18 | 13.7 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.6 |
Jess Lawson | 18 | 10.6 | 8.1 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
Ayanna-Sarai Darrington | 17 | 8.4 | 5.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Jayda Mosley | 18 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.7 |
Demetria Prewitt | 18 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
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