Temple vs. Western Michigan Preview

Well, if this was football, this would be a conference matchup, but with Temple being in the A-10 for basketball and the MAC for football, this is just another out of conference game for both teams. Both teams come into this game with 2 losses a piece, but Temple has the advantage in wins with 4, while Western Michigan sits at .500 with a 2-2 record. The Owls are coming off a disappointing loss last Saturday against St. John's, a game in which they should have won, but too many mistakes ended up backfiring on them. On the other hand, Western Michigan is coming into this game with an impressive win over Holy Cross. So what team will come out victorious in this one? That's what I'm for, to help break down the game to give you all a better understanding of what may occur when these two teams step on the court.

What To Expect From Western Michigan

The Broncos tend to spread the ball around to set up their scoring chances. Guard David Kool leads the team with 18.8 points per game, but he will look for his teammate Martelle McLemore to take the pressure off of him. McLemore puts up around 14 points per game, while bringing in 7 rebounds per game. The Broncos are filled with young, talented players, and have already shown glimpses of a bright future to come.

The Broncos are not a three point shooting team, instead they rely on passing the ball around in hope of getting the open look. This could cause problems for the aggressive Temple defense. Western Michigan also has a very talented defender, Donald Lawson, who leads the team in steals (7) and blocks (7). Expect to see a lot of Lawson defensively when Temple has the rock.

The Final Projection

Temple should be able to get good looks offensively, and as long as they can play their style of defense, they definitely can take this game with ease.

Temple 78 - Western Michigan 60