The Western Michigan Broncos (3-7) will look to halt a three-game losing streak when they host the Valparaiso Beacons (5-5) on Friday, December 20, 2024 at University Arena. The contest airs at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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How to Watch Western Michigan vs. Valparaiso
- Game day: Friday, December 20, 2024
- Game time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch on ESPN+
Western Michigan 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
42.9 |
267 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.5 |
289 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
35 |
87 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
29.2 |
83 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.5 |
31 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
9.7 |
333 |
Valparaiso 2024-25 Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
42.6 |
286 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.5 |
289 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32.9 |
188 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
30.8 |
166 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.7 |
38 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
11 |
262 |
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Western Michigan vs. Valparaiso Stat Insights
Points
- The Broncos put up just two fewer points than the Beacons give up (73).
- Western Michigan is 2-1 when scoring more than 73 points.
- When Valparaiso gives up fewer than 71 points, it is 3-1.
- The Beacons' 78.2 points per game are just 4.9 more than the Broncos give up.
- Valparaiso is 5-0 when putting up over 73.3 points.
- Western Michigan's record is 3-3 when it concedes less than 78.2 points.
- The Broncos have a negative point differential on the year (-23 total points, -2.3 per game), while the Beacons have scored 52 more points than the opposition (5.2 per game).
Shooting
- The Broncos are making 42.9% of their shots from the field, 2.6% lower than the Beacons allow to opponents (45.5%).
- In games when Western Michigan shoots better than 45.5% from the field, it is 2-1 overall.
- The Beacons' 42.6% shooting percentage is 2.9% lower than the Broncos have conceded.
- Valparaiso is 3-0 when shooting better than 45.5% from the field.
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Rebounding
- The Broncos and Beacons rebound at about the same rate, with the Broncos collecting 2.1 more boards per game.
- When Western Michigan has the rebounding advantage, it is 0-4. When posting fewer boards, Valparaiso is 2-5.
- The Broncos pull down 11 offensive rebounds per game, 1.1 more than the Beacons.
- When the Broncos collect more offensive rebounds, they are 2-5 overall. When grabbing fewer, the Beacons are 0-1.
- On the boards, Western Michigan is +5.800000000000001 rebounds per game, and Valparaiso is +2.099999999999998.
Western Michigan Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 12/30/2024 |
Michigan State |
Away |
| 1/4/2025 |
Toledo |
Home |
| 1/7/2025 |
Bowling Green |
Home |
Valparaiso Upcoming Games
| Date |
Opponent |
Home/Away |
| 12/22/2024 |
Calumet |
Home |
| 12/29/2024 |
Bradley |
Away |
| 1/1/2025 |
Missouri State |
Away |