- Matchup: Campbell Fighting Camels vs Western Michigan Broncos
- Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Venue: University Arena (MI), Kalamazoo, MI
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Western Michigan Broncos (1-1) are set to compete against the Campbell Fighting Camels (0-1) at University Arena (MI) on Sunday.
In their previous game, the Campbell Fighting Camels faced North Carolina State, suffering a defeat with a final score of 83-64. Both teams recorded 14 fouls, but Campbell struggled from beyond the arc, making only 11 of 25 attempts. North Carolina State managed a free throw percentage of 66.7%, converting 12 of 18. On the boards, they collected 35 rebounds (7 offensive, 28 defensive) and registered no blocks, while assisting on 20 baskets and securing 6 steals. Defensively, Campbell allowed North Carolina State to shoot 53.6% from the field, with 30 successful shots out of 56 attempts. They claimed 30 rebounds, including 12 offensive, while forcing 13 turnovers and achieving 7 steals. At the free-throw line, Campbell made 5 of 8 attempts, resulting in a success rate of 62.5%. They ended the game with a 37.1% field goal success rate, hitting 26 of 70, and drained 7 of 30 three-point attempts.
Lance Waddles stood out in this matchup, scoring 19 points on 8 of 18 shooting, contributing also with 9 rebounds and 1 assist in his 35 minutes on the court.
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This season, Campbell holds a record of 0-1, averaging 64.0 points per game, ranking 302nd nationally. They have a field goal percentage of 37.1% and a three-point shooting percentage of 23.3% (7 of 30). Their free-throw success rate sits at 62.5%. The Fighting Camels average 34.0 rebounds and 13 assists per game, ranking 318th for total assists nationwide. They commit an average of 10.0 turnovers and 14.0 personal fouls per matchup.
Defensively, Campbell forces 13.0 turnovers and averages 14.0 fouls, currently ranking 177th in assists allowed, surrendering 21 assists this season. Their defense permits an average shooting percentage of 53.6% (30 of 56) and allows 38.0 rebounds per game while yielding 44.0% on three-point shot attempts. Campbell is 298th in the country for points allowed per game, giving up 83.0.
In their last outing, the Western Michigan Broncos secured a commanding 99-52 victory against Kalamazoo. They accumulated a total of 60 rebounds, comprising 39 defensive and 21 offensive. The Broncos lost possession 14 times while having 5 steals. Kalamazoo accounted for 16 fouls, giving Western Michigan 18 free-throw opportunities, successfully converting 12 for a 66.7% rate. From beyond the arc, Western Michigan hit 17 of their 43 attempts (39.5%) and finished the game shooting 48.6% overall, with 35 successful shots out of 72 attempts. They limited Kalamazoo to 25.8% shooting (16 of 62) and allowed them to make 7 of 26 attempts from three-point range, while leaving them with a free throw percentage of 59.1% (13 of 22). On the boards, Western Michigan allowed Kalamazoo to grab 26 rebounds, including 8 offensive.
Mason Bendinger was instrumental in the Broncos’ win, scoring 22 points in 25 minutes while also contributing 1 assist and pulling down 8 rebounds with a shooting efficiency of 75.0% (9 of 12).
This season, Western Michigan has a record of 1-1 and averages 18.0 fouls per game, with a free throw percentage of 55.6%. They average 14.0 assists per game, ranking 222nd in the nation, while committing 15.5 turnovers. The Broncos have scored a total of 148 points, averaging 47.5 rebounds per game, and have a field goal percentage of 43.9%, placing them 220th in the country.
On defense, Western Michigan allows a shooting percentage of 26.8% on three-point attempts (11 of 41) while their opponents convert 57.1% of their free throws. They give up an average of 10.0 assists and 33.5 rebounds per game, ranking 92nd and 165th respectively on the defensive end. The Broncos currently rank 53rd in points per game allowed at 56.5 and are forcing 9.0 turnovers while holding opponents to a 34.7% field goal percentage (71st in D-1).
Who do you think will prevail in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Western Michigan
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