The 2014-15 version of the Missouri Western women’s basketball team showed something Friday night, rarely shown a season ago – scoring. Missouri Western downed Robert Morris-Springfield, 110-49, in their season opener at the Quincy University Subway Tip-off Classic.

The Griffons led 24-23 with 10 minutes remaining in the first half, then went on to outscore the Eagles 37-13 through the rest of the half.

Missouri Western came out of the halftime locker room hot as well, opening the second frame on a 13-0 run. They went on to outscore the Eagles 49-13 in the second half and fall five points short of tying the school scoring record.

It’s the Griffons first time scoring 104 against Avila last year. It’s the team’s first 50-point win since that same game against Avila.

Missouri Western shot 53.5 percent from the field and 30 percent from behind the arch. They were 66.7 percent from the free throw line and dominated the boards, 57-25. The Griffons pressure defense also gave Robert Morris trouble. Missouri Western claimed 11 steals and 23 Eagle turnovers.

Five Griffons scored in double figures, led by LaQuinta Jefferson’s 17 points. Freshman Oliva Hanson added 14 points and seven rebounds. Tiara Hall and Mili Koyamainavure each scored 13 and Alex Saxen had 10.

Missouri Western continue sthe QU Subway Tip-Off Classic Saturday at 4 p.m. when they take on host, Quincy University.

— MWSU Sports Information —