The Missouri Western women’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a poor first half against the University of Central Missouri on Wednesday night at the MWSU Fieldhouse at the Looney Complex as they fell 75-55. Jessica Koch led the all scorers with 16 points and moved to 24 points away from breaking the MWSU record for career points.

After a rough start, the Griffons managed to close the gap to 44-30 early in the second half after Koch hit her first field goal of the game. The Jennies then went on a 15-6 run putting the game out of reach for the Griffons.

The Jennies had four players score in double figures and shot 42.6% for the game. The Griffons shot 32.2% for the game making half of their attempts in the second frame.

The Griffons fall to 6-19, (4-15) while the Jennies move to 19-6, (13-6). Missouri Western finishes their regular season on Saturday, February 25 against Southwest Baptist at 1:30 pm in the MWSU Fieldhouse. Before the game MWSU will recognize the five Griffon seniors who include: Brittany Casady, Alex Noble, Jessica Koch, Abby Stone, and Ashleigh Curry.

— MWSU Sports Information —