Miami (OH) vs. Western Michigan – Game Preview – February 5, 2022

The Miami (OH) RedHawks (6-12, 9-0 MAC) will try to return from a five-game losing streak when they visit the Western Michigan Broncos (12-6, 6-3 MAC) on Saturday, February 5, 2022. The game airs at 2:00 PM ET.

Lauren Ross’ 16 points led Western Michigan to a 57-53 win over Akron on Wednesday in the team’s last outing.

Ivy Wolf’s team-leading 20 points weren’t enough in Miami (OH)’s 74-64 loss to Toledo on Wednesday in their last outing.

Western Michigan Team Stats

Western Michigan averages 65.2 points per game, four fewer than the 69.2 Miami (OH) allows per contest. The Broncos are 3-0 this season when they put up more than 69 points.

The Broncos are shooting 68.7 percent from the charity stripe as a team, good for 10th in the MAC. Ross is leading Western Michigan with 3.5 made free throws a game (shooting 84 percent from the line).

Miami (OH) Team Stats

Miami (OH)’s 66.8 points per game this season out-paces the 59.4 points per contest Western Michigan allows. The RedHawks are 4-2 when they score more than 59 points.

The RedHawks have out-shot their opponents from distance this season, knocking down 6.4 three-pointers per game while giving up 4.5 made threes by their opponents. When Miami (OH) shoots its average from beyond the arc this season, the RedHawks are 5-3.

Western Michigan Players to Watch

Ross paces the Western Michigan’s scoring effort, averaging 18.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. Megan Wagner is the team’s best passer, notching 3.5 assists to go with 5.5 points per game. The Broncos’ leading rebounder is Taylor Williams, who grabs 9.0 boards per game in addition to averaging 11.2 points.

Ross is the best bet for Western Michigan from beyond the arc. She leads the team in made threes per game, knocking down 1.9 three-pointers per contest (making 32 percent of her attempts).

Player stats reflect 18 of 18 games this season.

Miami (OH) Players to Watch

Peyton Scott does a bit of everything for Miami (OH), leading the team in scoring (19.0 points per game), rebounding (6.1 rebounds per game) and assisting (3.9 assists per game). Wolf tacks on 10.2 points for the RedHawks, and Edyn Battle averages 9.6 points per game.

Wolf is a player to watch on the perimeter for Miami (OH). She leads the RedHawks shooting attack, making 28 percent of her shots from beyond the arc while averaging 1.7 makes per game.

Player stats reflect 18 of 18 games this season.

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