The Missouri Western football team got back on the winning track with a 30-0 win over Northeastern State Saturday inside Spratt Stadium. The Griffons move to 2-1 on the season.

Missouri Western’s last shut out came against William Jewell in 2012. Marc Harrison’s 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in the second quarter tied a school record.

The Griffons were able to move the ball offensively, collecting 322 total yards of offense. Raphael Spencer finished the night with 105 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Also making a solid contribution on the ground was Tra Brown, who added 47 yards on nine carries. Skyler Windmiller got the start for the Griffons but split time with TJ LaFaver, who returned to the rotation after missing last week’s game at Central Oklahoma with a concussion.  Windmiller finished 7-17 with 64 yards passing LaFaver was 5-7 for 60 yards passing and picked up 19 yards on three rushes.

Defensively, Missouri Western forced four turnovers, all coming on interceptions. Cornerback Michael Jordan had two picks off of RiverHawks quarterback Kevin Pantastico. Stephen Juergens and Meshack Kennedy each made seven tackles on the night to lead the team.

The Griffons next head to St. Charles, Missouri to take on Lindenwood this Thursday and you can hear the game on 680 KFEQ AM and the Griffon Sports Network.

— MWSU Sports Information —