The temperature at tip time reached the mid 70s outside as the Griffons got set to take on Southeastern Oklahoma State, however that did not translate inside the building for the Griffons on the offense end as they shot just 27 percent for the game in losing their first game of the season to Southeastern Oklahoma State 68-49 in the first round of the River City Classic in San Antonio, Texas.

The Griffs shot just 18 of 65 from the field including 3 of 18 from three point range.   In games where the score finished as such, it would appear that the Griffs had an off performance.  While that was ultimately the case offensively, the team did some positive things in the game.  On the defense end, the Griffs played with great energy most of the game and hung with a bigger Savage Storm team on the glass getting outrebounded 48-38.

Lavonte Douglas and Justin Reid both posted double doubles on the night as Douglas had 17 points and 11 rebounds while Reid added 13 points and 10 rebounds.  The night was not so kind to T.J. Johnson and James Harris.  Johnson the reigning MIAA Player of the Week and Harris both coming off great offensive outputs (both scored 22 points on Saturday night against Rockhurst) both did not score in the game.

The Griffons fall to 4-1 on the year and return to action tomorrow night against the host school in the River City Classic St. Mary’s.  Southeastern Oklahoma improves to 2-4 overall.

— MWSU Sports Information —