After being on the losing end of heartbreaker after heartbreaker, the Western men could finally breathe easy Wednesday night.

The Griffons defeated Emporia State 72-66  in White Auditorium to snap their 8-game losing streak this season, picking up their first road win at Emporia in five years.

Western shot 51.1% from the field and had a balanced offensive effort, dishing out 17 assists, with five Griffons scoring at least 8 points,

James Harris led Western with 20 points, while Lavonte Douglas and Sean Tarver added 12.  T.J. Johnson chipped in 9, while Alex Taluka-Mfumupe had 8.

The Griffons took the lead four minutes into the first half, and never gave it back, leading by double digits most of the game.  Emporia cut the lead to single digits late.

— MWSU Sports Information —