The Missouri Western womens basketball team evened up its record with a 65-57 victory over Colorado School of Mines. The Griffons improved to 1-1 on the season, and will face Colorado Christian University Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. in Golden, Colo.

The Griffons took a one-point lead into halftime and never trailed in the second half. Western shot 31 percent from the field, 24 percent from behind the arc and 24 percent from the free-throw line. The Griffons had 43 total rebounds, to the Orediggers, 35 and forced 23 turnovers. The Griffons scored 20 second chance points and had 20 points off the bench.

Jessica Koch led all scorers with 24 points on 7-17 shooting from the field. Alicia Bell just missed a double-double with 14 points and nine rebounds. Emily Romdenne scored a career-high, seven points and five rebounds. Brittany Cassady had eight points and five rebounds. Kallie Schoonover recorded a career-high, six rebounds and scored five points.  Brittany Griswold chipped in with five points and five rebounds.

— MWSU Sports Information —