Men's College Basketball
Preview
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Central Michigan at Western Michigan
When: 1:00 PM ET, Saturday, February 22, 2025
Where: University Arena in Read Fieldhouse, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Where: University Arena in Read Fieldhouse, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Quick Hits
Overall Team Offense
- The Western Michigan Broncos are ranked 284 for offensive field goal percentage shooting 42.3% while attempting 62.8 shots per game. The Broncos shooting percentages include 67.7% for free throw percentage and 27.5% for three point percentage so far this season.
- The Central Michigan Chippewas are ranked 199 for offensive field goal percentage shooting 43.9% while attempting 57.7 shots per game. The Chippewas shooting percentages include 73.5% for free throw percentage and 31.0% for three point percentage so far this season.
Home and Away
- The Western Michigan Broncos are 5-7 at home this season, 6-7 against conference opponents, and 3-10 against non-conference opponents.
- At home the Broncos are averaging 72.2 scoring, and holding teams to 75.0 points scored on defense.
- The Central Michigan Chippewas are 4-9 while on the road this season, 4-9 against conference opponents, and 7-6 against non-conference opponents.
- On the road, the Chippewas are averaging 69.3 scoring, and holding teams to 78.0 points scored on defense.
Stats and Records
Team Comparison
| W/L | Strk | Home | Away | Neutral | Day | Night | Conf | |
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| Central Michigan | 11-15 | L3 | 7-5 | 4-9 | 0-1 | 3-2 | 8-13 | 4-9 |
| Western Michigan | 9-17 | W2 | 5-7 | 4-10 | 0-0 | 4-7 | 5-10 | 6-7 |
Last Meeting
| Central Michigan | Western Michigan | |||||||
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| Date | Away | Home | Pts | Reb | FG% | Pts | Reb | FG% |
| 1/25/25 | WMU 52 | CMU 73 | 73 | 40 | 43.3 | 52 | 33 | 32.2 |
Player Stats
| Previous Matchup |
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| Points | Player | Total | FG% | FTM |
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| Central Michigan | J. Heady | 16 | 30.8 | 8 |
| Western Michigan | M. Strickland | 14 | 63.6 | 0 |
| Rebounds | Player | Total | Off | Def |
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| Central Michigan | A. Pritchard | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Western Michigan | O. Lobsinger | 9 | 2 | 7 |
| Assists | Player | |
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| Central Michigan | A. Pritchard | 6 |
| Western Michigan | C. Willis Jr. | 5 |
| Season |
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| Points | Player | Total | FG% | FTM |
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| Central Michigan | J. Heady | 378 | 43.5 | 91 |
| Western Michigan | M. Strickland | 308 | 49.6 | 43 |
| Rebounds | Player | Total | Off | Def |
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| Central Michigan | J. Heady | 169 | 55 | 114 |
| Western Michigan | O. Lobsinger | 159 | 51 | 108 |
| Assists | Player | |
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| Central Michigan | A. Pritchard | 136 |
| Western Michigan | C. Willis Jr. | 101 |
Quickchart Matchup
 Central Michigan Off vs
 Western Michigan Defense |
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71.8 Points For
77.8 Points Against
43.9 FG%
47.7 FG%
31.1 Reb
31.3 Reb |
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Western Michigan Off vs
Central Michigan Defense |
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72.0 Points For
74.9 Points Against
42.3 FG%
46.2 FG%
34.0 Reb
29.8 Reb |