ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team snapped a two-game skid, knocking off MIAA co-leading Lindenwood, 67-58 Saturday in the fieldhouse.

MWSU built a 29-22 lead going to halftime on 42 percent shooting from the field. The Griffons would extend the lead to as many as 16 in the second half but had to hold off a comeback effort by Lindenwood. The Lions hit several key-three pointers in the second frame but MWSU answered each time to pull off the win and complete the first Men’s/Women’s sweep for MWSU since Dec. 18 against Northeastern State.

The Griffons were paced by Cortrez Colbert’s 23 points. Colbert added six rebounds. Cole Clearman finished with 13 points and five boards and Dareon Jones scored 11. Missouri Western held Lindenwood to 35 percent from the field. The Lions entered shooting 50 percent. MWSU was strong on the glass, outrebounding Lindenwood 40-31.

Missouri Western moved to 10-11 on the year and 6-8 in MIAA play. The take a week off before traveling to Missouri Southern on Feb. 14.

— MWSU Sports Information —