- Matchup: Western Michigan Broncos vs Toledo Rockets
- Scheduled On: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
- Venue: Savage Arena, Toledo, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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On Tuesday, Savage Arena will host the showdown between the Toledo Rockets (6-6) and the Western Michigan Broncos (6-7).
In their previous outing, the Western Michigan Broncos faced off against Defiance College, securing a convincing 94-57 win. The Broncos recorded 17 personal fouls while Defiance College had 20. From beyond the arc, Western Michigan managed to sink 7 of 26 attempts. Defiance College shot 80.0% at the free-throw line, making 12 of 15 attempts. On the boards, Defiance topped out at 24 rebounds, comprising 7 offensive and 17 defensive. The game saw Defiance making 12 assists with 4 steals. Defensively, Western Michigan held their opponents to a shooting percentage of 35.8%, allowing 19 baskets out of 53 attempts. The Broncos attributed 20 assists, forced 20 turnovers, and logged 13 steals. Additionally, they pulled down 37 rebounds, including 15 offensive ones. At the charity stripe, they netted 17 of 21 attempts, resulting in an impressive 81.0% success rate. Overall, Western Michigan posted a field goal percentage of 54.4% (37 of 68) while making 3 of 13 from downtown.
A standout player from this game was Jalen Griffith, who played a significant role by scoring 16 points on an efficient 6 of 7 shooting. Over 26 minutes on the court, he also grabbed 1 rebound and dished out 6 assists, finishing with an impressive 85.7% shooting accuracy.
Western Michigan approaches this game with a seasonal record of 6-7. The team averages 14.1 turnovers and commits 19.2 fouls per game. They are securing 38.0 rebounds per contest and have delivered a total of 186 assists this season, ranking them 169th in Division 1 for assists. The Broncos are hitting 33.2% of their three-point attempts (88 of 265) and achieving a free throw success rate of 74.1%. Offensively, they score an average of 75.6 points per game, placing them 235th in the NCAA, while shooting 45.2% from the floor.
Defensively, the Broncos force an average of 10.6 turnovers per game while drawing 17.5 fouls. Notably, they rank 317th nationally for assists allowed, with a total of 204 given up this year. Their defense allows a field goal shooting percentage of 43.8% (343 of 783) while conceding an average of 34.3 rebounds per game. Opponents are hitting 34.7% of their three-point attempts against them, which places them 301st in the NCAA for points allowed (78.4) on average.
Toledo Rockets triumphed in their last game with a resounding 100-67 win over Lourdes. In that match, they secured 30 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive ones, totaling 42. The Rockets turned the ball over 11 times while achieving 8 steals. Lourdes committed 9 fouls, leading to 9 free-throw attempts for Toledo, who made 8 of them, resulting in 88.9% success. Toledo sank 8 of 26 three-point attempts (30.8%), finishing the game with a shooting accuracy of 58.3% (42 of 72). Lourdes managed 27 of 70 (38.6%) from the floor, and hit 26.9% from three-point range (7 of 26), while converting 6 of 7 free throws (85.7%). Toledo allowed Lourdes a total of 30 rebounds (12 offensive).
Leroy Blyden Jr. was instrumental for the Rockets, contributing 20 points in 27 minutes of play and adding 4 assists. He achieved a shooting percentage of 72.7%, making 8 out of 11 shots, alongside grabbing 2 rebounds.
The Rockets carry a 6-6 record this season. They commit 14.5 fouls each game and maintain a free-throw shooting percentage of 78.9%. The Rockets average 17.3 assists per contest, ranking 54th nationally, while they turn the ball over 11.0 times per game. Toledo has scored a total of 995 points this season, averaging 82.9 points per game, and pulling down 35.3 boards per contest. Offensively, they shoot 47.9% from the field, placing them 82nd in the country.
Defensively, the Rockets rank 290th in the NCAA for points allowed per game, with an average of 77.9. They force 13.9 turnovers a game and allow teams to shoot 48.2% from the floor, sitting at 342nd in the nation. The Rockets also give up 34.1% on three-point shots (101 of 296) and allow opponents to convert 66.7% of their free throw attempts. They surrender an average of 16.8 assists and 35.0 rebounds per game, ranking 340th and 209th in those respective categories.
Who will take the victory in this NCAA game against the spread?
Pick: Opt for Toledo
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