E.J. Ryans, a standout player from Northview High School, is gearing up to join the Western Michigan University basketball team this winter. After committing in June 2023, Ryans is poised to bring his dynamic skills and competitive spirit to the Broncos. High School Success During his time at Northview, Ryans became known for his versatility… Read More E.J. Ryans Ready to Make an Impact at Western Michigan This Winter
Western Michigan University (WMU) has added a significant asset to their basketball program with the commitment of Brady Schwartz from Northview High School. This decision highlights the university’s strategy to cultivate local Michigan talent, rounding out an impressive recruiting class. Schwartz, known for his dynamic playmaking and leadership on the court, has been a standout… Read More Northview’s Brady Schwartz Commits to Western Michigan Basketball, Bolstering Local Talent Recruitment
It will be a busy holiday season for each of the Michigan FBS programs. Michigan, Michigan State, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Western Michigan all qualified and will participate in bowl games. No. 2 ranked Michigan (12-1) will play on Friday, Dec. 31 against No.2 Georgia (12-1) in the Orange Bowl being played at Miami… Read More Going Bowling: All FBS Michigan Football Programs Earn Bowl Bids
UPDATE: All Mid-American Conference fall athletics have been postponed to spring and WMU’s game versus Notre Dame has been canceled. – Aug. 8, 2020 Notre Dame agreed to terms with the ACC to compete in conference play this season, but will maintain its non-conference game with the visiting Broncos of Western Michigan University. The game… Read More Western Michigan Football Maintains Game at Notre Dame
The Broncos jumped out to a comfortable lead that got as high as twelve points in the first half and eighteen points in the second. The hot start was crucial against the visiting Northern Illinois Huskies who came into the game boasting a 17-11 (10-5) record, while Western Michigan 11-17 (5-10) at tipoff has struggled… Read More WMU Upsets NIU with Jared Printy Three Pointer in Final Seconds
The Western Michigan University women’s basketball team took care of business on Saturday afternoon and defeated the visiting Huskies of Northern Illinois University. The Broncos effort can be summed up in just two words: Jordan Walker. Walker was an absolute whirlwind that the Huskies could not contain. The guard scored 17 of WMU’s first 21… Read More WMU Stampedes NIU with Electric Performance by Jordan Walker
Saturday marked the first of several must-win games for teams battling to clear their way into the MAC tournament when the Toledo Rockets (12-14) came to Kalamazoo, MI in a face-off with the Western Michigan Broncos (11-15). Each squad looked to gain a victory in what was sure to be a close contest. Toledo won… Read More Final Minutes Swing in Favor of Toledo at Western Michigan
The Eastern Michigan Eagles asserted themselves against the visiting Western Michigan Broncos from the opening tip and did not look back in their second in-state rivalry game of the week. A crowd gathered to support the home team on “Super Hero Day” chalked full of Super Heroes greeting children in the stands and fun games… Read More Eastern Michigan Beat Broncos in Dominant “Super Hero” Day Performance
The Greeks & Persians, Frazier & Ali, Red Sox & Yankees… While Central Michigan vs. Western Michigan may not seem like a worthy addition to this list, to those who have ties to either school will certainly disagree. The triad of Mid-American Conference Michigan schools (Central, Eastern and Western Michigan) have a heated rivalry that… Read More Rivalry Week Ends with CMU Victory Over WMU
The weather outside was frightful. Vehicles were piling into ditches, snow was piling into large drifts and the Western Michigan Broncos were piling goals on the scoreboard. WMU kept things rolling on Saturday night with the second straight victory over the visiting Colorado College Tigers at Lawson Ice Arena. The Broncos controlled the puck for… Read More Western Michigan Hockey Dominates Colorado College for Second Straight Night