Western Michigan takes a 2-1 record and a strong early-season defense into a three-game road swing, starting Thursday at Purdue Fort Wayne. The Broncos are coming off an 87-71 win over Campbell, powered by Jaylen Washington’s career-high 27 points.

By the Numbers
  • Western Michigan is allowing 61.3 points per game, the lowest average in the MAC and 50th-best nationally.
  • The Broncos average 12.7 made 3-pointers per game, ranking 22nd nationally, and shoot 41.8% from beyond the arc.
  • Washington leads WMU with 13.0 points and 4.3 assists per game.
  • Western Michigan leads the series with Purdue Fort Wayne, 3-1, and won last season’s meeting, 83-71.
State of Play
  • Thursday’s game is the first of three straight road contests, with stops at Southern Indiana on Nov. 15 and Mount St. Mary’s on Nov. 20.
  • WMU’s next home game is Nov. 25 against Grace Christian.
  • The matchup is the first between the teams in Fort Wayne.
Bottom Line

WMU’s early identity is taking shape around efficient 3-point shooting and a defense that has kept opponents in check. Carrying those strengths onto the road will be the test as the Broncos begin a three-game trip.