The Missouri Western men’s basketball team fought from tip to final buzzer but fell in the team’s MIAA opener, 90-78 at Fort Hays State on Saturday.

The Griffons fall to 3-4 on the year and have yet to win a road game. Fort Hays moves to 5-3 and 1-1 in the MIAA.

Missouri Western jumped out to an early lead but Fort Hays was able to climb ahead and take an 81-57 lead into halftime. The Griffons shot 46 percent from the filed and 52.6 percent from three-point range.

Ryan Devers continued his upward swing, leading the team with 21 points and seven assists. Cortrez Colbert added 12 points and Kevin Thomas chipped in 11.

The Griffons return to the MWSU Fieldhouse to take on Bible Baptist College on Sunday, December 14.

— MWSU Sports Information —