KALAMAZOO, Mich. (Interstat) — A surging Miami (Ohio) team, boasting one of the nation’s top records, aims to continue its dominant run when it visits struggling Western Michigan in a Mid-American Conference women’s basketball matchup Tuesday night at University Arena. The Redhawks (19-4) enter on an 11-game winning streak, their latest an 78-67 victory over Georgia Southern on Saturday. They have won their last five conference games by an average margin of 24.2 points, establishing themselves as the team to beat in the MAC. Western Michigan (7-14) snapped a five-game skid with a 73-67 win over South Alabama on Saturday but remains near the bottom of the league standings. The Broncos have struggled defensively, allowing 76 points per game in their last six losses. The spotlight will be on two high-scoring guards. Miami’s Amber Tretter is playing at an All-Conference level, coming off a career-high 32-point, 13-rebound performance. Over her last seven games, the junior is averaging 17.1 points and 7.3 rebounds. She anchors a balanced Redhawks attack that features four players averaging double figures. The Broncos will counter with Kailey Starks, who exploded for 33 points in the team’s recent win. Her scoring is vital for Western Michigan, though her production has been volatile; she was held to just two points in a loss to Central Michigan on Jan. 24. Miami won the first meeting this season, 63-55, in Oxford on Jan. 3. In that game, the Redhawks’ defense held Western Michigan to 31% shooting. Tuesday’s contest presents a stark contrast in trajectories. Miami, with NCAA Tournament aspirations, looks to avoid a letdown on the road. Western Michigan seeks a season-defining upset to build momentum for the final stretch of conference play. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.