WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL

Mid-American ConferenceD1-FBSwinter

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Kalamazoo's Western Michigan women's basketball program operates within a 17,605-student institution established in 1903, competing in the Mid-American Conference during winter competition. Coach Kate Achter directs a 14-player roster at University Arena, where the Broncos managed only a 4-7 home record this season. The team's 7-16 overall mark reflects significant offensive challenges—Western Michigan averaged just 56.0 points per game while allowing opponents 67.1, a nearly 11-point scoring deficit that plagued their conference play at 2-7.

Home-court difficulties underscore deeper struggles beyond neutral-site competitions, where the Broncos compiled a 3-9 away record and surrendered 67.1 points per contest. Achter's squad faces the uphill climb common to mid-major programs seeking consistent offensive production, particularly in the MAC where parity demands consistent scoring. The gap between Western Michigan's output and opponent scoring represents the fundamental statistical hurdle the program must address heading into future seasons.

KEY FACTS

SchoolWestern Michigan University
SportWomen's Basketball
ConferenceMid-American Conference
DivisionD1-FBS
LocationKalamazoo, Michigan
VenueUniversity Arena (MI)
Head CoachKate Achter

ROSTER (2025-26)

#NamePos
15Lauren AudinoC
10D'Myjah BoldsF
14Mary Clare BrusekF
12Alli CarlsonG
11Emma DibarboureF
3Olivia FlynnG
2Alli HarnessG
33Nile Muguira OrbeG
4De'Ahna RichardsonF
20Kailey StarksG
17Irene TrujilloG
16Adelina UrtaneF
30Morasha WigginsG
23Ariana WilkesF

SEASON RECORD

9-20

Overall

5-9

Home

4-11

Away

3-10

Conference

56.2 PPG / 65.6 Opp PPG

SCHEDULE (2025-26)

DateOpponentResult
Nov 3App State MountaineersL 45-65
Nov 9Duquesne DukesL 64-72
Nov 14Milwaukee PanthersW 65-64
Nov 16Michigan State SpartansL 44-98
Nov 25Roosevelt LakersL 70-82
Dec 3Indiana HoosiersL 53-71
Dec 7Loyola Chicago RamblersW 58-45
Dec 14Valparaiso BeaconsW 58-48
Dec 18Dayton FlyersL 58-65
Dec 22Ohio State BuckeyesL 47-95
Dec 31Massachusetts MinutewomenL 40-73
Jan 3Buffalo BullsW 83-65
Jan 8Akron ZipsW 55-48
Jan 10Toledo RocketsL 46-59
Jan 15Bowling Green FalconsL 54-61
Jan 17Ball State CardinalsL 57-78
Jan 22Northern Illinois HuskiesL 56-64
Jan 24Central Michigan ChippewasL 44-64
Jan 31Eastern Michigan EaglesW 59-54
Feb 5Ohio BobcatsL 37-76
Feb 7South Alabama JaguarsW 73-67
Feb 11Miami (OH) RedHawksL 55-60
Feb 14Central Michigan ChippewasL 67-70
Feb 19Bowling Green FalconsL 63-67
Feb 21Northern Illinois HuskiesW 65-60
Feb 25Buffalo BullsW 58-43
Feb 28Massachusetts MinutewomenL 48-64
Mar 5Toledo RocketsL 49-56
Mar 7Kent State Golden FlashesL 60-67

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What conference does Western Michigan Women's Basketball compete in?
Western Michigan Broncos Women's Basketball competes in the Mid-American Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
Where does Western Michigan play women's basketball home games?
Western Michigan Women's Basketball plays home games at University Arena (MI) in Kalamazoo, MI.
Who is the head coach of Western Michigan Women's Basketball?
The head coach of Western Michigan Broncos Women's Basketball is Kate Achter.
When was Western Michigan Women's Basketball program established?
The establishment date for Western Michigan Women's Basketball is not currently available.