Western Michigan Broncos vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles: How to watch NCAA Basketball online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan basketball game

By Scout Staff

Feb 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET • 3 min read

Halftime Report

Only one more half stands between Western Michigan and the win they were favored to collect coming into this afternoon. They have jumped out to a quick 23-18 lead against Eastern Michigan.

Western Michigan has yet to string together two consecutive wins, but this may be their chance. For now, things are looking good for them.

Who's Playing

Eastern Michigan Eagles @ Western Michigan Broncos

Current Records: Eastern Michigan 10-10, Western Michigan 6-14

How To Watch

When: Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET
Where: University Arena -- Kalamazoo, Michigan
TV: ESPN Plus
Follow: CBS Sports App
Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Ticket Cost: $22.40

What to Know

After two games on the road, Western Michigan is heading back home. They and the Eastern Michigan Eagles will face off in a Mid American battle at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday at University Arena. Coming in fresh off a victory as the underdog, the Broncos will stroll into this one as the favorite.

Western Michigan will head into Tuesday's matchup on the come-up: they were handed a 21-point loss in their previous outing, but they didn't let that bad energy affect their game against Ball State on Tuesday. Western Michigan narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Ball State 74-71.

Western Michigan got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Markhi Strickland out in front who went 7 for 12 en route to 17 points. Strickland continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Donovan Williams, who went 6 for 10 en route to 16 points plus seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, Eastern Michigan unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 89-80 to Miami (Ohio). The Eagles haven't had much luck with the RedHawks recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.

The losing side was boosted by Christian Henry, who scored 25 points in addition to six assists and two steals. Arne Osojnik was another key player, going 5 for 8 en route to 15 points.

Western Michigan's win bumped their record up to 6-14. As for Eastern Michigan, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-10.

Saturday's game is shaping up to be a scrappy contest: Western Michigan has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 38.4 rebounds per game. It's a different story for Eastern Michigan, though, as they've been averaging only 32.1. Given Western Michigan's sizable advantage in that area, Eastern Michigan will need to find a way to close that gap.

Western Michigan couldn't quite finish off Eastern Michigan in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 and fell 70-67. Will Western Michigan have more luck at home instead of on the road?