KALAMAZOO, Mich. - The Western Michigan gymnastics team springs into Mid-American Conference competition Friday by traveling to Northern Illinois for a 7:30 p.m. contest. Last year, the Broncos went 1-1 versus the Huskies, winning at home and falling on the road.
WMU heads into the weekend looking for its first win at Northern Illinois since a 194.575-193.350 victory on January 22, 2012. The Broncos are also looking for their second consecutive season starting MAC competition 1-0 after last year's NIU triumph.
Last weekend, WMU placed fourth at the Arizona Quad Meet, totaling 191.800. The Broncos are averaging 193.