NCAAB · Final

Western Michigan Dominates Defiance in 94-57 Victory

Monday, December 22, 2025, 1:00 PM ET · University Arena (MI)

Western Michigan Broncos 94, Defiance Yellow Jackets 57, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Defiance Yellow Jackets vs Western Michigan Broncos?

Western Michigan Broncos beat Defiance Yellow Jackets 94-57 at University Arena (MI) on December 22, 2025.

In a commanding performance, the Western Michigan Broncos secured a decisive 94-57 victory over the Defiance Yellow Jackets at University Arena on December 22, 2025. This matchup was significant as it showcased the Broncos' ability to bounce back from a two-game losing streak and highlighted the struggles of the Yellow Jackets, who have now lost five consecutive games.

The Broncos entered the game with a home record of 6-7, having recently faced challenges, including losses to the Buffalo Bulls and the Iowa Hawkeyes. In their last ten games, they had a record of 4-6, averaging 73.2 points scored while allowing 80.6 points per game. Their recent form showed a slight dip, with a 2-3 record in the last five games, where they averaged 69.6 points scored and 82.0 points allowed. However, their performance at home has been notably better, with a home record of 3-1 in their last four games leading up to this contest.

In contrast, the Defiance Yellow Jackets have struggled significantly this season, particularly in their recent outings. They entered the game with an alarming away record of 0-5 and a last five games record of 0-5, averaging just 51.6 points scored while allowing a staggering 108.6 points per game. Their last five games included heavy defeats, with scores such as 47-113 against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies and 52-103 against the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons. This stark contrast in form set the stage for the Broncos to capitalize on their home advantage.

The game unfolded with the Broncos establishing control early on, leading to a comfortable margin that they maintained throughout. Key plays included a series of scoring runs that pushed their lead to as much as 88-52 in the second half. The scoring plays featured notable contributions from players like Junior Sileu, who made multiple layups, and Isaiah Meade-Moss, who also had a strong showing with a driving layup and a dunk.

In terms of previous meetings, the context surrounding this fixture added intrigue, as the Broncos aimed to assert their dominance over a struggling Defiance team. The injury picture was not detailed in the block, but the performance of both teams indicated that the Broncos were able to field a competitive lineup while the Yellow Jackets continued to face challenges on the court.

The market had priced the Broncos as heavy favorites, reflecting their home court advantage and the Yellow Jackets' recent form. The home win probability was noted at 1.0, indicating a strong expectation for the Broncos to secure the victory.

Conditions for the game were typical for a December evening in Michigan, with fans filling the stands to support the Broncos. The atmosphere at University Arena was electric, contributing to the home team's performance.

As the game concluded, viewers noted the effectiveness of the Broncos’ offense and their ability to capitalize on defensive lapses from the Yellow Jackets. The final score of 94-57 not only reflects the dominance of the Broncos but also highlights the ongoing struggles for the Defiance Yellow Jackets, who will need to regroup and address their significant issues moving forward.

Leaders

PointsJalen Griffith16Western Michigan Broncos
AssistsJalen Griffith6Western Michigan Broncos
ReboundsJayden Brewer8Western Michigan Broncos
PointsJalen Brown15Defiance Yellow Jackets
AssistsDonovan Stone4Defiance Yellow Jackets
ReboundsCarder Orr6Defiance Yellow Jackets

Recent form

Western Michigan Broncos

Last 10: 4-6Streak L273.2 scored · 80.6 allowed per game3-1 at home

L71-88vs Buffalo BullsDec 20
L51-91at Iowa HawkeyesDec 14
W83-73at SIU Edwardsville CougarsDec 6
W88-74vs Southern Indiana Screaming EaglesDec 4
L55-84at Valparaiso BeaconsNov 29
W83-60vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 23
L58-91at Ohio State BuckeyesNov 21
L78-83at South Dakota CoyotesNov 16
W83-71vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsNov 13
L82-91at Campbell Fighting CamelsNov 9

Defiance Yellow Jackets

Last 5: 0-5Streak L551.6 scored · 108.6 allowed per game0-5 away

L47-113at Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 15
L58-141at Miami (OH) RedHawksDec 31
L52-103at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsDec 20
L49-111at Toledo RocketsDec 7
L52-75at Oakland Golden GrizzliesNov 5

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Miami (OH)	32-2	-	18-0
Akron	29-6	1	17-1
Kent State	24-10	4	14-4
Toledo	19-15	7	11-7
Bowling Green	18-14	9	9-9
Ohio	15-17	9	9-9
Buffalo	17-15	11	7-11
Massachusetts	17-16	11	7-11
Ball State	12-19	11	7-11
Central Michigan	10-21	12	6-12
Western Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Eastern Michigan	10-21	14	4-14
Northern Illinois	9-21	10	4-14

Box score

Stat	Defiance Yellow Jackets	Western Michigan Broncos
Field goals	19-53	37-68
Field goal %	36	54
Three-pointers	7-26	3-13
Three-point %	27	23
Free throws	12-15	17-21
Free throw %	80	81
Rebounds	24	43
Offensive rebounds	7	16
Defensive rebounds	17	27
Assists	12	20
Steals	4	13
Blocks	5	3
Turnovers	22	14
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	11	30
Fast-break points	8	34
Points in the paint	22	62
Fouls	20	17
Largest lead	3	39
Lead changes	3	3
Time in front	4	92

How the scoring went

2nd Half33-50Jalen Griffith makes driving layup
2nd Half33-52Jalen Griffith makes driving layup
2nd Half33-54Jayden Brewer makes 7-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half33-56Jayden Brewer makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half35-56Jalen Brown makes driving layup
2nd Half38-56Wren Sheets makes 25-foot three point jumper (Wren Sheets assists)
2nd Half38-57Declan Peterson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half38-59EJ Ryans makes driving layup
2nd Half40-59Baylen Blockberger makes layup (Wren Sheets assists)
2nd Half40-60Max Burton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half40-61Max Burton makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half40-63Hudson Ward makes driving layup
2nd Half42-63Baylen Blockberger makes driving layup
2nd Half42-65Max Burton makes layup (Jayden Brewer assists)
2nd Half42-68Trey Lewis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Griffith assists)
2nd Half45-68Donovan Stone makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
2nd Half45-70Jayden Brewer makes 3-foot dunk (Trey Lewis assists)
2nd Half46-70Jalen Brown makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half47-70Jalen Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half47-72EJ Ryans makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half47-74Michael Sulaka makes 7-foot hook shot (Nicholas Errica assists)
2nd Half47-76Michael Sulaka makes driving layup
2nd Half47-78Nicholas Errica makes layup (EJ Ryans assists)
2nd Half50-78Parker Chatman makes 24-foot three point jumper (Donovan Stone assists)
2nd Half50-79Jayden Brewer makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-80Jayden Brewer makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-81Michael Sulaka makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-82Michael Sulaka makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-83Brady Swartz makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-85Brady Swartz makes layup (Jalen Griffith assists)
2nd Half50-86Brady Swartz makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half50-88Brady Swartz makes 3-foot dunk (Carson Vis assists)
2nd Half52-88Isaiah Meade-Moss makes driving layup
2nd Half53-88Isaiah Meade-Moss makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-90Junior Sileu makes layup (Brady Swartz assists)
2nd Half53-92Junior Sileu makes layup (Trey Lewis assists)
2nd Half54-92Landon Scarrettee makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-92Landon Scarrettee makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-92Isaiah Meade-Moss makes 5-foot dunk
2nd Half57-94Junior Sileu makes 5-foot floating jump shot (Carson Vis assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Western Michigan Broncos, below favours Defiance Yellow Jackets.