Jessica Koch’s 24  points were not enough to save Western from the jungle Wednesday night, as the Griffons fell at Pittsburg State  82-57 in the MIAA opener for both teams.

Western shot just 30.8% (20-65 fg) for the game.

The Griffs took their only lead of the game in the opening seconds when a Brittany Griswold 3-pointer made the score 3-0.  Pitt then answered with a 15-0 run..

The Griffons went to half down 40-29, but stayed cold in the second half, as Pitt extended its lead to as many as 30.

Koch finished with 24 points (8-20 fg), 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals.  Brittany Griswold was the only other Griffon player in double figures with 11 (4-18 fg).  Drew Roberts led three Lady Gorillas in double figures with 14 points.

The loss drops Western to 2-3 overall and 0-1 in the MIAA.  Pitt improves to 7-0 and 1-0 in the conference.

The Griffons return home Friday, December 3rd, to host Emporia State at 1:30 pm in the Fieldhouse.

— MWSU Sports Information —