The Missouri Western women’s basketball team picked up their first MIAA win of the season, defeating Northeastern State 68-35 Thursday night in the Fieldhouse. It was the Griffons first game since dropping their conference opener, 81-57 at Fort Hays State on Dec. 6.

The Griffons out-rebounded the RiverHawks 44-28 and held NSU to 10-for-40 shooting from the field for just 25 percent. MWSU forced 20 NSU turnovers, claiming 13 steals.

Sarafina Handy led the Griffons with 13 points, followed by 11 from Alex Saxen and 10 from both Ariana Novak and Mili Koyamainavure.

Missouri Western hosts another MIAA contest this weekend when Central Oklahoma visits on Saturday.  The tip off is at 1:30 PM and it’ll be broadcast on 680 KFEQ and here on StJosephPost.com.

— MWSU Sports Information —