ST. JOSEPH – The Missouri Western men’s basketball team was outscored 49-31 in the second half on the way to an 84-73 loss to Saint Mary Saturday inside the MWSU Fieldhouse. The loss drops Missouri Western to 1-2 on the season.

The Griffons took a 42-35 lead to halftime but cold shooting and turnovers hurt the team in the second half. Missouri Western shot 34 percent from the field in the second frame, 15 percent from behind the arc. Meanwhile, Saint Mary shot 47 percent from the field after halftime. Missouri Western ended the game with 16 total turnovers and 15 assists. On the glass, the teams were even at 41 rebounds each. Saint Mary totaled 10 steals and Missouri Western finished with four.

Cole Clearman led Missouri Western with 16 points. Mataika Koyamianavure finished with 15 points and eight rebounds. Wes Mitter had 13 points and Trey Sampson added 11. The Griffons stay at home with a game against Graceland scheduled for Monday, the 23rd at 7 p.m. in the fieldhouse.

— MWSU Athletics —